Video: Golf Channel takes an in-depth look at the relationship between golf and Congress for the fifth anniversary of National Golf Day, which took place April 18 in Washington, DC. This moving report charts the course of the golf industry since the early 2000s, its rougher patched and the bright future ahead. But more remains to be done.

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On April 18, 2012 WE ARE GOLF met with Members of Congress during the fifth annual National Golf Day to share stories and data about golf’s diverse businesses, employees, tax revenue creation, tourism and charitable benefits, and environmental leadership. Golf Channel called the day "a success" and several members of Congress went public with their support for the golf industry. Here are the top hits from National Golf Day:

• Congress gets golf's pitch (USA Today)
• National Golf Day a Success on Capitol Hill (Golf Channel)
• Rep. Baca Tees Up for National Golf Day on the Hill (Washington Post)
• Rep. Ellmers: In Congress, a Mulligan for golf (The Hill)
• Annika Sorenstam: National Golf Day is very important in the effort of promoting the game to lawmakers (Golf Channel)
• Rickie Fowler talks about how golf benefits our local communities (Golf Channel)
• Coalition touts golf’s impact before Congress (GolfWeek)
• Bidding to Change Golf's Perception as a Sport for Rich (New York Times)
• Trending: Celebrating National Golf Day (Golf Digest)
• Capitol Hill Transforms into Virtual Putting Green (WTOP)
• National Golf Day Official Press Release

Members of Congress were tweeting their support on National Golf Day. Here's what they said:

• Rep. James Clyburn (SC-6): Today is National Golf Day. #iamgolf bc game teaches core values, is good exercise and enables me to spend time with my grandson. See it on Twitter
• Rep. Joe Baca (CA-43): 2 million jobs makes golf more than just a game for America #iamgolf See it on Twitter
• Rep. Phil Gingrey (GA-11): W/ $5B economic impact & 57K jobs, golf is more than a game in #GA. Celebrate Nat’l Golf Day! #iamgolf @The_Masters @bubbawatson See it on Twitter
• Rep. Renee Ellmers (NC-2): In North Carolina, golf’s more than just a game - $5.3 Billion economic impact & 68K+ jobs. More at http://twitter.wearegolf.org #iamgolf #NC2 See it on Twitter
• Rep. Mike McIntyre (NC-7): #Golf has a positive impact on North Carolina: 68k #jobs, $5.3 bil into economy, & supports healthy lifestyle #iamgolf http://pic.twitter.com/Xe3sQCDz See it on Twitter
• Rep. Howard Coble (NC-6): Golf’s more than a game. Pinehurst in #NC6 contributes to golf’s $5.3bil economic impact & 68K+ jobs in NC. http://twitter.wearegolf.org #iamgolf See it on Twitter
• Rep. Joe Baca (CA-43): More than a game: Golf has $15.1 billion econ impact & creates 160K+ jobs in California alone. Learn more: http://t.co/Zv3ZYm4H #iamgolf See it on Twitter



There were tweets from thousands of average Americans from across the country. See them at twitter.wearegolf.org

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