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Alabama
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $1.5 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 252
- Direct Golf Economy
- $808 million
- Total Wage Income
- $459 million
- Total Jobs
- 21,221
Alaska
Arizona
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $3.9 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 317
- Total Wage Income
- $1.4 billion
- Total Jobs
- 53,957
Arkansas
California
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $13.1 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 921
- Direct Golf Economy
- $6.3 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $4.1 billion
- Total Jobs
- 128,000
Colorado
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $1.7 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 239
- Direct Golf Economy
- $560 million
- Total Wage Income
- $177 million
- Total Jobs
- 10,913
Connecticut
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $1.1 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 185
- Direct Golf Economy
- $638 million
- Total Wage Income
- $337 million
- Total Jobs
- 11,570
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $11.2 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 1,116
- Direct Golf Economy
- $8.2 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $3.6 billion
- Total Jobs
- 132,532
Georgia
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $5.1 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 401
- Direct Golf Economy
- $2.4 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $1.5 billion
- Total Jobs
- 56,922
Hawaii
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $2.5 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 83
- Direct Golf Economy
- $1.4 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $854 million
- Total Jobs
- 30,187
Idaho
Illinois
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $4.8 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 683
- Direct Golf Economy
- $2.1 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $1.5 billion
- Total Jobs
- 50,466
Indiana
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $1.7 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 430
- Direct Golf Economy
- $909.6 million
- Total Wage Income
- $530.7 million
- Total Jobs
- 21,000
Iowa
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $770 million
- Number of golf courses
- 415
- Direct Golf Economy
- $429 million
- Total Wage Income
- $231 million
- Total Jobs
- 10,396
Kansas
Kentucky
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $710.4 million
- Number of golf courses
- 280
- Direct Golf Economy
- $370 million
- Total Wage Income
- $218.7 million
- Total Jobs
- 11,000
Louisiana
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $810 million
- Number of golf courses
- 165
- Direct Golf Economy
- $446 million
- Total Wage Income
- $275 million
- Total Jobs
- 11,129
Maine
Maryland
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $1.3 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 189
- Direct Golf Economy
- $727.2 million
- Total Wage Income
- $408 million
- Total Jobs
- 14,700
Massachusetts
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $2.8 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 375
- Direct Golf Economy
- $1.4 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $857 million
- Total Jobs
- 29,630
Michigan
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $4.2 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 865
- Direct Golf Economy
- $2.2 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $1.4 billion
- Total Jobs
- 56,977
Minnesota
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $2.4 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 508
- Direct Golf Economy
- $1.2 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $777 million
- Total Jobs
- 34,653
Mississippi
Missouri
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $1.7 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 352
- Direct Golf Economy
- $888.6 million
- Total Wage Income
- $485.1 million
- Total Jobs
- 21,000
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $525.1 million
- Number of golf courses
- 113
- Direct Golf Economy
- $289.8 million
- Total Wage Income
- $151.2 million
- Total Jobs
- 6,200
New Jersey
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $2.9 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 298
- Direct Golf Economy
- $1.4 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $857.5 million
- Total Jobs
- 27,700
New Mexico
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $985 million
- Number of golf courses
- 76
- Direct Golf Economy
- $481 million
- Total Wage Income
- $432 million
- Total Jobs
- 20,800
New York
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $5.3 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 818
- Direct Golf Economy
- $2.9 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $1.6 billion
- Total Jobs
- 56,594
North Carolina
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $3.7 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 512
- Direct Golf Economy
- $2.4 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $1.2 billion
- Total Jobs
- 36,688
North Dakota
Ohio
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $4.8 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 738
- Direct Golf Economy
- $2.4 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $1.5 billion
- Total Jobs
- 68,120
Oklahoma
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $545.6 million
- Number of golf courses
- 213
- Direct Golf Economy
- $280.5 million
- Total Wage Income
- $166 million
- Total Jobs
- 10,600
Oregon
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $2.5 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 190
- Direct Golf Economy
- $1.2 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $704 million
- Total Jobs
- 27,168
Pennsylvania
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $2.3 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 699
- Direct Golf Economy
- $1.1 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $700 million
- Total Jobs
- 48,900
Rhode Island
South Carolina
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $2.3 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 375
- Direct Golf Economy
- $1.4 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $713 million
- Total Jobs
- 30,938
South Dakota
Tennessee
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $1.9 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 297
- Direct Golf Economy
- $960.5 million
- Total Wage Income
- $564.1 million
- Total Jobs
- 22,500
Texas
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $7.4 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 907
- Direct Golf Economy
- $3.4 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $2.4 billion
- Total Jobs
- 98,859
Utah
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $805.6 million
- Number of golf courses
- 120
- Direct Golf Economy
- $399.2 million
- Total Wage Income
- $250.1 million
- Total Jobs
- 9,625
Vermont
Virginia
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $3.1 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 334
- Direct Golf Economy
- $1.6 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $948 million
- Total Jobs
- 40,189
Washington
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $2.5 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 280
- Direct Golf Economy
- $1.2 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $796 million
- Total Jobs
- 29,318
West Virginia
Wisconsin
- Direct, indirect & induced economic output
- $2.4 billion
- Number of golf courses
- 499
- Direct Golf Economy
- $1.2 billion
- Total Wage Income
- $772 million
- Total Jobs
- 38,431
Wyoming
State by State
Knowing the economic impact of golf in your state is important so Congress further understands the tax revenues and jobs it creates. Golf seeks fair and equal treatment as a legitimate industry and statistics like these help tell our story.
State Golf Days serve as an ideal platform to announce the results of recent economic impact studies as well as educate lawmakers in your state about the game’s contributions to society. Across the U.S., golf federations and associations are encouraged to work with WE ARE GOLF to host an annual event at your state’s capitol. Contact Peggy Norton to find out more.
Florida Golf Day Held Annually in Tallahassee
Each year, the Golf Florida Alliance – a collaboration of leading organizations representing all segments of the state’s golf industry – celebrates "Florida Golf Day" at the State Capitol in Tallahassee.
Based on a 2013 study, the state’s direct golf economic impact is approximately $8.2 billion a year (up from $7.5 billion in 2007), supporting more than 132,000 jobs and $3.6 billion in annual wage income. Florida is home to more than 1,000 public and private golf course facilities, more than any other state in America. These messages are communicated directly with the Florida House of Representatives and Senate.
Annually, Florida Golf Day features attendees from leading industry organizations such as Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), Florida Chapter of CMAA, Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association, Florida Historic Golf Trail, Florida State Golf Association, Golf Channel, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, LPGA, National Golf Course Owners Association, National Golf Foundation, North and South Florida Sections of the PGA of America, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, The First Tee, USGA, World Golf Foundation and World Golf Hall of Fame.
Massachusetts Celebrates First State Golf Day
For the first time in Bay State history, a collaboration of leading organizations representing all segments of the state’s golf industry celebrated “Massachusetts Golf Day” at the State Capitol in 2015.
Industry leaders met with members of the House of Representatives and Senate to discuss the industry’s economic impact, growth of youth development programs and charitable contributions.
A recent GOLF 20/20 economic report reported golf’s direct economic impact in Massachusetts was $2.7 billion in 2012. The state’s golf industry supports 25,500 jobs and $796.8 million in wage income. Massachusetts is home to more than 370 golf courses with more than 70% open for public play.
Massachusetts Golf Day featured attendees from leading industry organizations: Deutsche Bank Championship, Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of New England, Massachusetts Golf Association, New England Club Managers Association, New England Golf Association, New England Golf Course Owners Association, New England PGA and the Women’s Golf Association of Massachusetts.
Utah's Governor Gary R. Herbert Proclaims Utah Golf Month
Saying that golf no longer should be “one of the best-kept secrets” in the state, Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed a declaration of Utah Golf Month on May 5, 2014.
Utah’s golf industry and its unified voice to grow and protect the game is driven by the Utah Golf Association, the Utah Section PGA, the Intermountain Golf Course Superintendents Association and other golf business groups.
The heart of its message involves the findings of a Stanford Research Institute study that determined Utah's golf footprint is on par with skiing, citing 250,000 participants and generating an economic impact of $805 million in 2012.
The industry supports more than 9,600 jobs that generate $250 million in income, while golf events produced $11 million in charitable contributions in 2012. Numbers like those impress Herbert, who has cited economic development as the top goal of his administration.
(Left to Right): T.A. Barker, Bill Walker, Colby Cowan, Scott Whittaker, Ron Jibson and David Terry join Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert (seated) as he signs a declaration proclaiming May as Utah Golf Month.
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