A sustainability expert has made a worrying claim that living near a golf course could seriously harm your health. Barrie Quinn, who specialises in growing chemical-free produce, took to TikTok with a stark warning for those residing close to a course. “Did you know that living near a golf course can increase your risk of Parkinson’s Disease?” he cautioned in his video. Barrie referenced a 2024 study by the American Medical Association, which revealed a staggering 126% increased risk of developing the neurological condition for those living within a mile of a golf course. “Why?” Barry queried his audience. “Because the chemicals used to keep those grasses neat and green are neurotoxins. They don’t just stay on fairways – they drift into the air, into the water and into people’s homes. The grass is green and it looks good, but the cost is hidden – and it’s high.” The cited neurology study, authored by Brittany Krzyzanowski, Aidan F. Mullan, E. Ray Dorsey et al, further notes: “This case-control study found the greatest risk of Parkinson’s Disease within 1 to 3 miles of a golf course, and that this risk generally decreased with distance. Effect sizes were largest in water service areas with a golf course in vulnerable groundwater regions. “These findings suggest that pesticides applied to golf courses may play a role in the incidence Parkinson’s Disease for nearby residents.”