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submitted 6 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Some of Scotland’s oldest golf courses are in danger of disappearing into the sea due to climate change, according to those trying desperately to save them.

Recent storms and rising sea levels are forcing some to crowdfund in order to build ever higher coastal defences.

Links courses on the east coast have been particularly affected, with Montrose Golf Club losing seven metres (23ft) to the sea in the past year alone.

A total of 34 coastal courses said they were suffering due to rising sea levels, with more said to be at risk.

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[-] highduc@lemmy.ml 54 points 6 months ago

Oh no, not the golf courses!

[-] Tangent5280@lemmy.world 12 points 6 months ago

Out of all the golf courses, these are pretty much the only ones worth preserving - located in places where they don't need too much additional irrigation, with heritage value, adding to tourism potential. I wish the golf courses in vegas would fall into the sea instead.

[-] Telodzrum@lemmy.world -1 points 5 months ago

Almost all golf courses in North America are closed water systems and planted with exclusively native flora. They’re literally better for the environment than any other development which could replace them. Get better talking points.

[-] Vandals_handle@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago

Bermuda grass, the most common grass used on North American golf courses, is not native to North America.

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