Laurel Creek Recognized for Environmental Excellence

We are proud to announce that Laurel Creek Country Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International Program.  Assistant Superintendent, Don Holgersen, has led this effort since Laurel Creek was first certified in 2002.

In order to remain certified, we must document our continuing commitment to improving in several areas, including environmental planning, water quality management, and chemical use reduction.

For those who believe that golf courses are harmful to nature, we would point to some telling before and after pictures.  Prior to its construction, the majority of the current golf course property was being mined for gravel and clay.

In contrast to this bleak and desolate landscape, as you can see below, today there is an abundance of flora and fauna on the property.

Much of the work we do in wildlife and habitat management takes place behind the scenes.  It is therefore very rewarding to have these efforts acknowledged.