CADE SCHAFER

Research Analyst, Greener Golf

Cade Schafer is a dedicated Research Analyst at Greener Golf, where he combines his passion for sustainability with innovative solutions to enhance the environmental and social benefits that golf courses provide. Cade utilizes his knowledge and expertise in life cycle analyses, ecological principles, ecosystem assessments, and data analysis to help create comprehensive environmental profiles for golf courses. Through his work at Greener Golf, Cade helps transform golf courses into valuable, community-centered, green spaces, ultimately driving the industry towards a future that is beyond sustainable.

Prior to working at Greener Golf, Cade worked on the maintenance crew at the University of Michigan Golf Course as well as an Environmental Stewardship Coordinator at Radrick Farms Golf Course in Ann Arbor, Michigan. These experiences allowed him to work on courses designed by some of golf’s greatest architects, Alister MacKenzie and Pete Dye, which has helped him develop a profound passion for sustainable golf course design and management.

Cade holds a master’s degree in Ecosystem Science and Management (MS) from the University of Michigan where he focused on analyzing the economic, social, and ecological benefits of implementing multifunctional pollinator habitats on golf courses. Prior to this, Cade earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan where he specialized in Wildlife Ecology & Conservation.

For more information, contact Greener Golf at info@greener.golf.