Sustainability Advocacy & Civic Relations

PartnershipS & INITIATIVES

The Lone Star Golf Course Superintendents Association has released a new video in collaboration with Radius Sports Group showing the mission of Texas golf course superintendents to provide valuable ecosystem services, quality playing conditions, jobs, and economic impact for the state. The video highlights the benefits of approximately 85,000 acres of greenspace, $7.4 billion of total economic impact, and 100,000 jobs driven by the Texas golf industry. Texas golf’s green infrastructure includes 57,000 acres of rough, wetlands, and native terrain which supports wildlife and pollinator habitats, cools urban heat islands, mitigates flooding, and filters stormwater runoff. The three-minute video (https://www.texasgolfbmp.org/texas-golf-bmp-video) features water conservation best management practices, including use of drought-tolerant turfgrass species and recycled water for irrigation at 40 percent of Texas golf courses. Read More

Nevada Golf Drives Positive Environmental & Economic Impacts for the State - new video shows golf course environmental stewardship, water conservation measures, wildlife habitat, and economic impact of $2B contributed from the Nevada golf industry. The Southern Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association (SNGCSA) and Nevada Golf Alliance (NGA) in collaboration with Radius Sports Group have released a new video showing the mission of golf course superintendents toward environmental stewardship, conservation, and improved quality of life for Nevada residents. The video highlights ecosystem services gained from 13,000 acres of green infrastructure for wildlife habitat and nearly $2 billion of total economic impact in Nevada - Access the Press Release and View the Video

The direct economic impact from golf in Colorado was $1.3 billion in 2019 while golf courses contributed approximately 33,061 acres of green infrastructure for wildlife habitat and improved quality of life. Gina Rizzi, president of Radius Sports Group, talks with Stan Fenn & Doug Perry discussing research findings from the Colorado Golf Economic and Environmental Impact Report on the Morning Cup of Golf on 600KCOL. Listen Here

Radius Sports Group president, Gina Rizzi, talks with Brian Katrek and John Maginnes regarding golf, the environment, sustainability, and best management practices on PGA Tour Radio on Sirius/XM, Katrek and Maginnes On Tap. Listen Here

Gina Rizzi, president, Radius Sports Group, and Joe Vittum, golf course superintendent at the Club at Kukui’ula, talk with The Golf Club Radio Show host Danielle Tucker on publishing the Hawai’i Golf Best Management Practices Handbook to support the Hawai’i Golf Course Superintendents Association’s efforts toward environmental sustainability. Listen Here

The ModGolf Podcast interviews Gina Rizzi, President of Radius Sports Group. Gina speaks with host, Colin Weston, about the intersection of business, entrepreneurship, sports, sustainability, and golf. Listen Here

Radius Partner Awarded the 2018 Environmental Leaders in Golf National Award for a Resort Course by the Golf Course Superintendents Association and Golf Digest - Read More

PGA of America Partners with Radius Sports Group to Elevate Supplier Inclusion Program - Read More

Read more on the PGA of America and Radius Sports Group Partnership at PGA of America WE ARE GOLF Sport Sustainability Journal

World Golf Foundation Convenes Historic Supplier Diversity Conference - Read More

Successful PGA of America Event Provides Sourcing Opportunities to Local and Diverse-Owned Businesses in Support of Bethpage Black Championship - Read More

Golf Course Superintendents Association of Southern California hosts Gina Rizzi, Principal of Radius Sports Group, and President of ARCUS Marketing Group, to speak on teamwork, innovation, engagement, and how to market yourself. - Read More