Collaborations
John Kemp, Assistant Director – Sustainable Golf Development at The R&A
“Jacob was central to the delivery of the Golf Course 2030 project – WAWE – delivered in collaboration with the Danish Golf Union. It quickly became clear that his passion and expertise in blending sustainability with learning models was first class.
We have since been excited to work with him on developing a truly unique educational programme for the golf industry – Game Changer.
Built on the back of unprecedented delegate feedback from the delivery of Game Changer at Harrogate 2025, we continue to develop an exciting offering to support the industry to further sustainable best practice in golf clubs and courses.”
Lars Frederiksen, REESINK Turfcare DK
“I first met Jacob Thomsen when he was employed as Sustainability Consultant at the Danish Golf Union almost three years ago—a position with a particular focus on advancing the green transition across Danish golf courses. Through his deep professional insight, passionate commitment to sustainability, and keen curiosity about environmentally friendly machinery solutions that support his vision, our acquaintance has led to many valuable exchanges of ideas and fruitful collaboration.
Sustainability and fostering a greener mindset within the golf industry are not merely goals for Jacob Thomsen—they are his mission. And his enthusiasm is contagious. It certainly does not hurt that he is also a genuinely pleasant person to work with. He therefore receives my strongest recommendation.”
Bo West Møller, Manager – Herning Golf Club
“At Herning Golf Club, we have had a great collaboration with Jacob Thomsen, who, in connection with his employment at the Danish Golf Union, visited us several times.
Both in individual meetings with me and with our staff, he always brought a strong educational approach that helped explain the importance of thinking sustainably.
Not that the club wasn’t already doing so, but it’s always nice to get new ideas and inspiration for our ongoing efforts — and Jacob has been great at motivating us to continue our work and commence new initiatives, such as calculating our CO₂ consumption.”
Torben Kastrup Petersen, Head of Golf course management – Danish Golf Union
“It is with great pleasure that I recommend Jacob, who was employed by the Danish Golf Union (DGU) from 1 March 2023 to 31 October 2024. During this time, I had the privilege of being his manager.
A driving force in sustainability
Jacob has played a key role in advancing the green transition in golf. With a strong focus on cl i mate impact and a wide range of sustainability challenges, he has made a significant contribution both internally at DGU and as an engaged consultant for Danish golf clubs. He consistently demonstrated a willingness to push the boundaries of his field and tackle complex issues with innovative solutions.
Jacob’s ability to quickly take on new challenges and provide valuable insights has been a great asset to our organization. His eagerness to share knowledge and inspire those around him has been a quality throughout his time at DGU.
Exceptional teaching skills with a creative touch
Jacob has shown remarkable dedication and expertise in teaching sustainability to golf clubs. His ability to adapt his teaching style to diverse audiences has been impressive. He has excelled in utilizing play-based learning, with self-developed games that simplified complex sustainability topics and made them accessible and engaging for participants. Future employers will greatly benefit from Jacob’s teaching style and his ability to make a meaningful and lasting impression.
An open and proactive personality
Jacob is an honest and resourceful individual who is never afraid to speak his mind.
This transparency has made him a pleasure to work with, as I always knew where he stood and what he needed to perform.
I believe that Jacob enjoyed working in the golf industry and gained invaluable experience in consultancy through his role at DGU. His enthusiasm and energy are truely in spiring, and I have no doubt that future employers will find these qualities to be just as inspiring as I have.
I am, of course, available to provide further details about Jacob’s skilIs and contributions. Please feel free to contact me by phone at +45 4040 9102 or via email at tkp@dgu.org.”
Benjamin Nyman Larsson, Northern Greens, Quality Manager – Corporate Sustainability Activist
“I have had the pleasure of having Jacob Thomsen as a lecturer, examiner, and sparring partner, and throughout the years, I have often returned to his literature, games, and approach to sustainability. In my work with sustainable transformation in an international corporation, Jacob’s approach to sustainability has been essential for me to carry forward in my own practice to achieve results.
Many companies are allocating more resources to sustainability these years, but sustainability departments are often placed in a corner. Jacob’s teaching on sustainable business models has provided me with tools to engage skeptics and to develop concrete business opportunities with sustainability at the core.
Jacob’s teaching materials are often in use in my daily work as Quality Manager with responsibility for sustainability, and the knowledge he has imparted to me will, over the coming years, help me in a major plant-based project supported by the Plant Fund. This project involves multiple stakeholders working together to create a common path forward — something Jacob’s teaching has prepared me well for.”
David Bily – Landscape Architect BSLA | Golf Course Architect EIGCA
“I was particularly interested by the presentation given by Jacob Thomsen during the EIGCA annual conference in Copenhagen in 2024. I found Jacob to be a captivating speaker and his technique of using games as a learning method was very intriguing.
Sustainability within the golf industry and especially within a golf club is not always easy to talk about. Using different games to initiate conversation and encourage stakeholders to ask questions is a great idea and a powerful learning tool.
As the Chair of the EIGCA Sustainability Committee I could imagine collaborating with Jacob to help make our Sustainability Programme more interactive. His learning methods and moderation techniques could definitely help to motivate students and transform theoretical ideas into real-life practical solutions.”