Filinvest-led Mimosa Plus Golf is first GEO-certified golf course in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Mimosa Plus Golf Course has become the first course in the Philippines to achieve GEO-certified status.

The GEO certification is a comprehensive modern certification, presented by the GEO Foundation for Sustainable golf. Currently, there are only 17 GEO Certified Golf Courses in Asia, with about 40 courses registered on their platform. It is considered the sport’s most credible and widely endorsed international certification for golf facility operations, new golf developments and tournament staging.  

Located within the 201-hectare Filinvest Mimosa Plus Leisure City, the award-winning golf destination, with two 18-hole, par 72 courses, was recognized by the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf for its efforts in promoting environmental stewardship, climate action, and community value. 

“It’s important to remember that golf and the environment should coexist harmoniously,” Mimosa Plus Golf Course director Rory Young said. “To become GEO Certified is like a gold medal for all the green champions at Mimosa Plus who worked tirelessly to make sure the golf course is ahead when it comes to sustainable practices.” 

The certification demonstrates Mimosa Plus Golf management's commitment towards protecting the future of the golf course and the surrounding environment through long-term sustainability initiatives.

Key initiatives include selecting grasses such as Zoysia Zeon and Trinity, which require less water, propagating plant nurseries rather than sourcing externally and using tree-tagging to monitor the health of trees. In addition, the golf course also utilizes the Rainbird IC system which allows management to remotely and precisely control water consumption.

Additionally, this achievement reflects the dedication of Mimosa Plus Golf towards collaborating with local communities for programs such as reforestation.

“I was very impressed by how much the entire team is engaged and motivated towards their sustainability goals. Everybody is collaborating with new ideas for initiatives and a general desire to help the environment; all progress is communicated excellently through their custom designed web-based dashboard. It is easy to see that the