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Podcast: World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona on the Golf Realty Radio Show
May 23, 2012
World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona shares his experience from National Golf Day in this radio broadcast from the Golf Realty Network. The Crawford brothers, Daryl and Derek, who have spent 30 years serving the Phoenix golf community also offer some practical insight about the game. READ MORE
We Are Golf featured in Arizona Golf Central magazine
May 18, 2012
We Are Golf and National Golf Day are featured in the current issue of Arizona Golf Central Magazine, including a Q&A with the Crawford brothers, who brought their moving story of how gold has impacted their lives to Capitol Hill on National Golf Day. Read it here. READ MORE
Golf on the Upswing in Nebraska
April 27, 2012
Golf on the Upswing in Nebraska: Gov. Dave Heineman Joins Industry Leaders to Celebrate Nebraska Golf Day READ MORE
Washington Post: Rep. Baca tees up for National Golf Day on the Hill
April 18, 2012
How are golf courses like massage parlors? Both have bad reputations with a certain segment of our lawmakers, or so we learned at National Golf Day on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Under current law, golf is lumped in with massage parlors, liquor stores, tanning salons and casinos — all excluded from post-Katrina disaster relief and the stimulus bill. READ MORE
Rep Ellmers of North Carolina: In Congress, a Mulligan for golf
April 18, 2012
The time has come for a "do-over," or in golf terms, a mulligan. That’s why I am proud to cosponsor HR 2718 - The Disaster Tax Act of 2011. This legislation allows golf courses to be included as recipients of much-needed tax relief and support in the wake of natural disasters. READ MORE
We Are Golf supports HR 9 on behalf of golf industry small businesses
March 30, 2012
Today, We Are Golf sent a letter to Rep. Cantor in support of HR 9, which would allow small businesses to retain more capital, invest in their businesses and create more jobs. READ MORE
The Economic Engine That Is Florida Golf
March 19, 2012
167,000 Floridians work in the golf industry. The PGA Tour, PGA of America and World Golf Hall of Fame among others are headquartered here. Florida golf isn't just the army of northerners that descend on towns from Milton to Miami each winter, hitting every public, semi-private and resort course for precious rounds they can't get at their snow-covered homes. READ MORE
South Carolina Governor Cites Golf as Key to State’s Economic Vitality
February 21, 2012
National and international marketing of South Carolina as a major tourism destination is the main strategy to grow the tourism industry across the state, Gov. Nikki Haley said. READ MORE
“Florida Golf Day” Celebrates the Industry’s Impact on Florida Communities
February 14, 2012
Florida’s House of Representatives and Senate each presented proclamations today, citing Feb. 14 as “Florida Golf Day,” which recognizes the importance of the golf industry within the Sunshine State. READ MORE
San Francisco Supervisors Uphold Mayor's Veto of Close-Sharp-Park Ordinance
January 12, 2012
Anti-golf activists failed again Tuesday to close the historic, city-owned Sharp Park Golf Course. READ MORE