Hack the Green: GOLF 4 CIRCULARITY Challenge

What is the primary objective of the Circular Economy?

• To increase raw material extraction and promote mass consumption

• To discourage economic productivity in favour of environmental preservation

• To reduce the role of sports in environmental education initiatives

• To minimise waste and optimise the use of resources through sustainable production and consumption

What is a significant challenge to implementing the Circular Economy in sport?

• Lack of interest among spectators

• Resistance to systemic change and high initial investment

• Limited land availability

• Seasonal variations in attendance

How can circular thinking influence the design of golf products?

• By encouraging the use of single-use plastics

• By prioritising durability, repairability, and recyclability

• By simplifying manufacturing through cheaper materials

• By eliminating any form of after-sales service

Lifecycle thinking is important in a circular system because:

• it helps identify opportunities to reduce waste and maximize resource use.

• it focuses only on the end-of-life stage of products.

• it ignores the environmental impact of production.

• it encourages single-use products.

What are the primary contributors to the environmental footprint of a golf course?

• Water usage, energy consumption, chemical applications, and habitat disruption

• Marketing activities and merchandise sales

• Membership fees and media exposure

• Tournament attendance and sponsorship deals

How can smart irrigation systems contribute to water conservation?

• By responding to soil moisture and weather data to regulate water use

• By removing irrigation entirely from the maintenance process

• By increasing water pressure to reduce irrigation time

• By irrigating all areas equally regardless of need

What is the ecological value of incorporating biodiversity into golf course design?

• It increases the speed of gameplay

• It enhances ecosystem resilience and supports native species

• It reduces construction costs

• It standardises vegetation across courses

What is the Environmental Footprint (EF) in the context of golf?

• The number of players visiting the course annually

• The club's annual revenue and expenditure

• A measure of resource use and environmental impact caused by golf operations

• A visual marketing strategy to showcase eco-friendly practices

How can golf courses reduce their energy consumption?

• By increasing the number of practice hours

• By using electric machinery and renewable energy sources

• By extending operating hours

• By relocating facilities closer to city centres

How does physics contribute to golf swing analysis?

• By identifying golf course hazards

• By explaining the dynamics of force, torque, and momentum in a golf swing

• By determining weather conditions during tournaments

• By adjusting pricing strategies for lessons