Justin Timberlake re-opens the World's greenest green in Memphis
It’s not always about glitz and glamour with Justin Timberlake, this time it is about going green. Justin Timberlake has recently made a hit which does not revolve around recording studios at all. This time Timberlake has launched his golf course; the talented singer- performer has re-launched his Eco friendly golf course in his hometown Memphis.
The golf course after its re-opening, on September 6, has become as famous as its maker. The club has been able to win the award for being the first green golf course in the whole of America. The award was given by the prestigious Gold Environment Organization to Mirimichi Performance Centre situated in the Worlds famous Singer’s hometown.
The Mirimichi Treat Luxury was closed down by the pop star in the month of January last year. This was carried out so that the golf club could undergo renovations and slight changes which could help in improving the club. Along with the renovations, Mirimichi Performance Centre was also added which has the primarily goal of helping the golfers perk up their play. This centre could be a great source of help for all the wannabe golfers out there wanting to be handy with the right equipment.
According to Justin, the golf course being built in Memphis has two reasons; first is that it is his hometown, and the second however was Timberlake being completely selfish. He says that when he comes home, he plays golf and Mirimichi is here so that he can have a good time playing the game he likes. He said that this is a good place for everyone to feel free and have fun.
Mirimichi means a place of happy retreat which resides to over 7000 acres. The name of the Golf Club may have changed from Big Creek to Mirimichi but the goal remained the same. Mirimichi was bought by the Timberlake family with the sole purpose of creating an all green sanctuary. The green haven is an 18-hole golf course with a 72 Par.
The Mirimichi was given the award for being the most eco-friendly golf club in U.S.A. The golf club has undergone renovations that have expanded its irrigation and drainage system. The system has maximized the use of rainwater and the wetlands have been expanded along with the wildflowers and the native grasses. Mirimichi is labelled as a club with a world class experience without the need of memberships, monthly dues or minimums.
A total of $16million has been spent on the renovations which obviously included some really massive changes. However, the renovation was not an easy task. The restoration was knocked off by the thousand year flood in the month of May which drowned rather a significant part of the club.
According to Timberlake, a lot of phone calls were made since they had to make sure if it happens again or not. He said that the effect of the flood was highly devastating and led them to disappointment and slackness. The whole team was very depressed for what had happened to all three, Mirimichi, Millington and Memphis.
The pop start has plans to make the club more eco friendly in near future. According to sources, Justin Timberlake will soon be adding golf carts that are solar-powered. Furthermore, he will ensure that the operation for the food and beverage use materials which are bio degradable and recyclable. This Golf Club is the only club ever made that is able to calculate its own carbon footprints.
We hear a lot of celebrities talk about being eco friendly but rarely see many making a move to actually make that happen. Making a difference takes effort and hard work in every aspect and Mr.Timberlake has done it; making a club that advocates going green. Timberlake has managed to stand out from the crowd since he has always had strong opinions regarding environmental issues. He is now marked as an individual who walks his walk giving the ‘s**y back’ singer a well deserved relaxed time which he can spend on the world’s greenest greens.
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