BioBlitz is a free species-counting competition designed to showcase the environmental value of the natural habitats found on golf courses. Participants such as golfers and their families, youth groups, community members, and local environmental experts gather to enjoy nature while counting plant and animal species located on each property.
Special thanks to our BioBlitz 2026 sponsors!
2026 Winners
Thank you for joining us for our 10th annual BioBlitz in 2026! We've wrapped up another incredible year of discovery and collaboration, documenting a wealth of species and deepening our understanding of local ecosystems.
Join us next year to discover local flora and fauna, learn from experts, and contribute to important conservation efforts. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to turn your love for golf into a force for good in nature!
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1st Place with 437 species: University of Maryland Golf Course, MD, USA
2nd Place with 395 species: Naples Lake Country Club, FL, USA
3rd Place with 305 species: Belfair POA, SC, USA
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1st Place with 89 people: Glencoe Golf Club, IL, USA
2nd Place: Village Links of Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
3rd Place: Sandhill Crane Golf Club, FL, USA
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1st Place: Sugar Creek Golf Course, IL, USA
2nd Place: La Iguana Golf Course, Playa Herradura, Costa Rica
3rd Place: Sagamore Springs Golf Club, MA, USA
Best Photo Award 1st Place: Sugar Creek Golf Course's Stack of Painted Turtles
Best Photo Award 2nd Place: La Iguana Golf Course's Nine-banded Armadillo
Best Photo Award 3rd Place: Sagamore Springs Golf Course's Honey bee on a Milkweed Flower
Biodiversity Award 1st Place: University of Maryland Golf Course's Oak Tree hoppers Photo by: Adrienne van den Beemt
Biodiversity Award 2nd Place: Naples Lakes Golf Course's Immature Little Blue Heron on a Florida Slash Pine. Photo taken by: Mike Powers
Biodiversity Award 3rd Place: Belfair POA's Snowy Egret
Participation Award 1st Place: Glencoe Golf Club's Participant Holding a BioBlitz Sign
Participation Award 2nd Place: Village Links of Glen Ellyn's Eagle on the Course
Participation Award 3rd Place: Sandhill Crane Golf Club's Volunteer with Kids Learning about Honey Bee's