Apes Hill Barbados, the luxurious 475-acre resort overlooking the Island’s west coast, has achieved Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for Golf certification for its 18-hole championship golf course from Audubon International, a global leader in environmental sustainability certifications. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf educates course managers on environmentally sound management techniques across six focus areas: Site Assessment & Environmental Planning, Wildlife Habitat Management, Water Conservation, Water Quality, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Outreach and Education. By becoming certified, Apes Hill Barbados will receive third-party verification of their sustainability efforts.
The 18-hole championship golf course at Apes Hill Barbados was renovated and redesigned under the watchful eye of legendary course architect Ron Kirby. After opening for play in November 2022, the layout has been complemented by a state-of-the-art Performance Centre — hailed as the best teaching facility in the Caribbean — with a short par-3 course set to open next year. While this certification focuses on golf, Kirby’s layout is just one of many environmental practices at the amenity-rich resort that is setting an inspiring, elevated standard in the Caribbean.
“Achieving Audubon International certification illuminates our sustainability commitment which is the foundation of everything we do here,” said Sunil Chatrani, executive chairman, Apes Hill Barbados. “We didn’t just build another green sustainable golf course; we’re building an eco-system rooted in responsible behaviour that puts our people, our wildlife and our planet first.
“Apes Hill Barbados is burgeoning as a modern-luxury, environmentally responsible resort community that is unmatched in the Caribbean,” added Chatrani.
