Abu Dhabi, UAE, 21 November 2025 - Yas Links Abu Dhabi has been recognized by the European Tour Group at the Sustainability Awards in the Venue category for its outstanding work as host of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

The award highlights the club’s long term commitment to environmental care, community engagement, and responsible resource management delivered while staging one of the region’s most prominent sporting events with full GEO Certified status.

The club’s sustainability work focuses on the priorities that matter most for a coastal golf venue in the UAE, beginning with responsible water use. Managed by Viya, Yas Links irrigates all maintained turf with treated sewage effluent, and has reduced overall consumption by 20% through audits, technology upgrades, and team training. The surrounding environment is equally protected, with more than 30 hectares of mangroves and restored dunes safeguarded through buffer zones and ongoing habitat management that supports native plants and wildlife.

Energy efficiency is another core area of progress, with solar powered hot water, LED lighting across key facilities, and a full fleet of electric carts replacing petrol models. The club has also eliminated single use plastic bottles and strengthened its recycling and waste management systems to further reduce its environmental footprint.

Corey Finn, Director of Agronomy at Viya, said: “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Yas Links. Our focus has been on reducing water consumption, adopting environmentally responsible turf practices and preserving the mangrove ecosystem. This recognition reinforces the importance of the work our agronomy team delivers.”

Karl Whitehead, Cluster Club Manager at Viya, said: “We are incredibly proud that Yas Links has been recognized by the European Tour Group for our commitment to sustainability. This award reflects the dedication of our entire team delivering best in class operations and experiences responsibly and with lasting impact.”

Yas Links continues to also play an important role in the community by promoting women’s golf and junior development through structured academy pathways, school partnerships, and the Par Three Junior Tour, while the annual Links Charity Golf Day raises significant funds for Operation Smile UAE.

This commitment to growing the game has been strengthened further by the recent launch of the Tommy Fleetwood Academy at Yas Links Abu Dhabi, which introduces a world recognized coaching philosophy to the capital of the UAE. Together, these initiatives reinforce Yas Links as a venue that delivers meaningful social impact and long term player development for golfers of all ages and abilities.

For more information about Yas Links visit www.viyagolf.com/yaslinks/