I can’t believe I’m writing an article about Justin Timberlake. On Saturday, the 27-year-old actor and singer opened the first LEED Platinum certified golf course in the United States.
The multi-talented Timberlake’s latest business venture, Mirimichi Lakes golf club in North Shelby County, Tennessee, opened Saturday after Timberlake christened the course with a 291-yard drive crushed down the middle of the fairway, after which, the singer and actor grinned and said, “nobody’s happier about this course.”
By Joe Mohr •
October 15, 2008
Wasting water on the golf course
Up for a round of golf with three of your friends? A burger afterwards? Coffee? That’ll be 25,148 gallons of water! According to Blue Planet Run, based on the average water use of US golf courses, approximately 3,350 gallons of water is used to water the grass for every round of golf. Approximately 2,900 gallons is used to make a quarter pound burger. And approximately 37 gallons make one cup of joe.
This bad news only get worse when you factor in the effect the enormous amounts of chemical pesticides and fertilizers have on the water that runs off the course and into our water system. Or, when you take into account the horrible treatment of the cow that your burger came from and how that treatment affects the quality of the meat.
Now, I never intend to be the bearer of bad news causing you to feel guilty for doing the things you enjoy to do, but I do intend to make a difference and inspire you to take action…
