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California golf leaders release findings on golf's economic impact within state
May 2, 2013
Commissioned by Golf 20/20 for the California Alliance for Golf and prepared by SRI International, the 52-page report documents the golf industry's financial impact upon the state - $13.1 billion of overall economic activity that supports more than 128,000 jobs and $4.1 billion of wage income. It also shows the industry's substantial charitable impact - roughly $346.6 million in 2011 alone. READ MORE
Military veteran Tim Lang: How golf saved my life
April 23, 2013
Military Veteran Tim Lang talks with the Detroit Free Press about how golf helped to save his life after being injured while serving in Iraq in 2006. READ MORE
Golf World: Why Obama Should Play More
February 19, 2013
Now that President Obama has begun his second term, let's hope he feels free to play more golf. In fact, let's encourage him. Not having to worry about re-election should be liberating. The public-opinion hit that golf is supposed to bring for the chief executive -- and obamagolfcounter.com has him at 112 rounds in his first four years -- won't matter as much. There is also an argument -- though not one he can make himself -- that playing golf will make him a better president. READ MORE
Federal Judge Dismisses Activists’ Suit to Close MacKenzie’s Sharp Park: Activists Appeal
January 11, 2013
On December 6, 2012, Judge Susan Illston dismissed a lawsuit brought by a handful of environmental activist groups in the Federal District Court for Northern California. The suit sought closure of Sharp Park Golf Course, a San Francisco-owned public course built by Alister MacKenzie in 1932 and located in the beachside suburb of Pacifica, CA. READ MORE
GOLF 20/20 Reports Golf’s Economic Impact of $68.8 Billion
January 7, 2013
The collaboration of leading organizations representing all segments of the United States golf industry reports golf’s economic impact of $68.8billion in 2011. READ MORE
Golfweek: Golf's Hot Streak
December 10, 2012
Sure, mild winter helped boost rounds played in 2012. But other factors - lower green fees and pent-up demand among them - give the game a good bounce. READ MORE
Bethpage Superintendent Reports on Damage from Hurricane Sandy
December 10, 2012
Here is an early report on the damage from Hurricane Sandy by GCSAA Superintendent Member Andrew Wilson at Bethpage Golf Course. Wilson appeared on the Golf Channel's Morning Drive, Friday, Nov. 2 READ MORE
Shared Principles on Sustainability
October 9, 2012
Organizations within the 'We Are Golf' coalition have developed a statement on sustainability and environmental principles. This indicates a commitment to continual improvement in the design, construction and management of golf facilities so they may provide long-term economic, social and environmental benefits to communities. READ MORE
Golf and the Election
September 25, 2012
We Are Golf is reminding lawmakers that golf generates tens of billions of dollars annually for the U.S. economy. Last week, We Are Golf sent a letter to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) after he made comments about President Obama's passion for golf. The group has also defended Republican House Speaker John Boehner from attacks on his love of the game. READ MORE
Golf Digest: "Watch the guys in the long pants, not the shorts."
June 29, 2012
Golf Digest's Bob Carney writes that the ceremony held at the AT&T National to honor members of the military with host Tiger Woods, Commissioner Tim Finchem, and Reps. Joe Baca, Cedric Richmond, Albio Sires and Phil Gingrey in attendance, was a fitting demonstration of golf's concern for giving back--its conscience. READ MORE