National Golf Day: The Positive Impact of Golf on People, the Economy and the Environment
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US Government and General Public
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The golf industry provides jobs to over 2 million people in the US, with a total wage income of $61 billion and raises approximately $3.5 BILLION for charitable causes every year.
Please sign this online petition and show your Congressional Leaders that Golf is important to you and you have been impacted positively by the game we love. Also feel free to leave comments of support.
If you are interested in more information about how golf positively impacts our lives please read below:
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The PGA of America will be visiting the US Government to discuss the immense positive impact golf has on people, the economy and the environment.
There are approximately 28.7 million golfers in the US alone. The golf industry also provides jobs to over 2 million people in the US, with a total wage income of $61 billion. Golf events and trips have also stimulated the real estate and hospitality industries.
Aside from employing a segment of the US population, the golf industry raises approximately $3.5 BILLION for charitable causes every year. This is more than any of the other spectator sports combined.
Golfers have created programs like First Tee, which impacts the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and education programs that promote character development through the game of golf. First Tee has reached more than 1.2 million young people at more than 500 learning facilities. It has also provided $4.4 million in scholarships to 2,400 students.
For many years the golf industry has also been extremely attentive to environmental issues. Led by Golf Courses Superintendents Association of America and its Environmental Institute they have been constantly seeking ways to better manage the use of water, reduce the amount of acreage and create new habitats for wildlife.
Nearly half of all golf courses increased their acreage of nature/natural/unmowed areas by an average of ten acres between 1996 and 2005.
The golf industry provides jobs to over 2 million people in the US, with a total wage income of $61 billion and raises approximately $3.5 BILLION for charitable causes every year.
Please sign this online petition and show your Congressional Leaders that Golf is important to you and you have been impacted positively by the game we love. Also feel free to leave comments of support.
If you are interested in more information about how golf positively impacts our lives please read below:
______________________________________________
The PGA of America will be visiting the US Government to discuss the immense positive impact golf has on people, the economy and the environment.
There are approximately 28.7 million golfers in the US alone. The golf industry also provides jobs to over 2 million people in the US, with a total wage income of $61 billion. Golf events and trips have also stimulated the real estate and hospitality industries.
Aside from employing a segment of the US population, the golf industry raises approximately $3.5 BILLION for charitable causes every year. This is more than any of the other spectator sports combined.
Golfers have created programs like First Tee, which impacts the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and education programs that promote character development through the game of golf. First Tee has reached more than 1.2 million young people at more than 500 learning facilities. It has also provided $4.4 million in scholarships to 2,400 students.
For many years the golf industry has also been extremely attentive to environmental issues. Led by Golf Courses Superintendents Association of America and its Environmental Institute they have been constantly seeking ways to better manage the use of water, reduce the amount of acreage and create new habitats for wildlife.
Nearly half of all golf courses increased their acreage of nature/natural/unmowed areas by an average of ten acres between 1996 and 2005.
We signed the "National Golf Day: The Positive Impact of Golf on People, the Economy and the Environment" petition!
# 640:
1:39 pm PDT, Oct 6,
Name not displayed, Alabama
# 639:
12:59 pm PDT, Sep 22,
Kenny Velasquez, Colorado
# 638:
10:55 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Elizabeth Schneeman, Hawaii
Golf is a big part of my life and I enjoy playing every chance I get. You learn something new every time you play and it's a great feeling to know you're getting better each and every time. I love the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of the sport. Tiger Woods, Natalie Gulbis, Paula Creamer, as well as other great golfers, definitely motivate me and are a huge reason why I enjoy the game of golf.
Golf is a big part of my life and I enjoy playing every chance I get. You learn something new every time you play and it's a great feeling to know you're getting better each and every time. I love the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of the sport. Tiger Woods, Natalie Gulbis, Paula Creamer, as well as other great golfers, definitely motivate me and are a huge reason why I enjoy the game of golf.
# 637:
9:11 am PDT, Aug 27,
Delena Main, Indiana
# 636:
8:54 am PDT, Aug 27,
Christina Main, Indiana
# 635:
10:44 am PDT, Aug 13,
Bernie Sharpe, Canada
I love the game of golf and it was taught to me by my great-great uncle. I'd try and crush the ball and he'd take 7 iron twice, 150 a pop, on in 2, 2 putt par, while I took a 7. All his lessons stuck with me for years. I think National Golf Day is a wonderful idea.
I love the game of golf and it was taught to me by my great-great uncle. I'd try and crush the ball and he'd take 7 iron twice, 150 a pop, on in 2, 2 putt par, while I took a 7. All his lessons stuck with me for years. I think National Golf Day is a wonderful idea.
# 634:
11:00 am PDT, Aug 6,
Emerson Rivera, Nevada
Tiger Woods, Natalie Gulbis, Golden Bear Jack, etc have all contributed in my well being to enjoy the game of golf. Golf is a great game that anyone who wants to learn how to play, should be honored to.
Tiger Woods, Natalie Gulbis, Golden Bear Jack, etc have all contributed in my well being to enjoy the game of golf. Golf is a great game that anyone who wants to learn how to play, should be honored to.
# 633:
2:32 pm PDT, Jul 24,
Adam Wisowaty, Wisconsin
I started playing golf at the age of 5! Its a demanding game, however on the flipside it is so much fun and you get to enjoy beautiful courses all over the world. Its sport, exercise, architecture, and a huge part of our economy all in one! Its great for the respect of the game and networking with other people who enjoy parts of what you enjoy...
I started playing golf at the age of 5! Its a demanding game, however on the flipside it is so much fun and you get to enjoy beautiful courses all over the world. Its sport, exercise, architecture, and a huge part of our economy all in one! Its great for the respect of the game and networking with other people who enjoy parts of what you enjoy...
# 632:
1:10 pm PDT, Jul 21,
Thomas Basile, California
Golf has made a impact on my wife and mine relationship. It use to be we would go on vacations and i would go off to play golf and she would stay by the pool or shop. My wife took up the game seveal years ago . Now when we go on vacation we plan our time around our golf. We both enjoy the golf and look forward to spending time together on the course.
Golf has made a impact on my wife and mine relationship. It use to be we would go on vacations and i would go off to play golf and she would stay by the pool or shop. My wife took up the game seveal years ago . Now when we go on vacation we plan our time around our golf. We both enjoy the golf and look forward to spending time together on the course.
# 631:
8:12 pm PDT, Jul 20,
Dana Nichols, Florida
Golf is more than a sport for some people. It's a lifestyle. It is a lifestyle that promotes well being and is a sport that the whole family can enjoy. I personally think it would be a bad decision not to support golf. If you can turn someone onto golf that has never played before you can positively change their life forever. I feel if there was a National Golf Day you might even see a small increase of revenue in our weak economy simply because of how many people are already involved. And think about it, what do you really have to lose?
Golf is more than a sport for some people. It's a lifestyle. It is a lifestyle that promotes well being and is a sport that the whole family can enjoy. I personally think it would be a bad decision not to support golf. If you can turn someone onto golf that has never played before you can positively change their life forever. I feel if there was a National Golf Day you might even see a small increase of revenue in our weak economy simply because of how many people are already involved. And think about it, what do you really have to lose?
# 630:
6:36 am PDT, Jul 17,
Adam Jacobs, Alabama
Physical fitness, mental exercise, charitable contributions, relationships, wildlife habitat, economic stimulant, integrity, and character builder just to name a few of the positives of the golf industry. A few of the cons....well I can't think of any.
Physical fitness, mental exercise, charitable contributions, relationships, wildlife habitat, economic stimulant, integrity, and character builder just to name a few of the positives of the golf industry. A few of the cons....well I can't think of any.
# 629:
9:56 am PDT, Jul 11,
Joe Cheely, Virginia
# 628:
10:04 am PDT, Jul 3,
Mike McGranahan, Oklahoma
We need our golf courses! Do not close any publice courses.
We need our golf courses! Do not close any publice courses.
# 627:
6:25 am PDT, Jul 2,
Patricia Russell, Virginia
Golf is not only a positive contributor from a social prospective but should be seen as a way of changing some of our unhealthy lifestyles. America is a nation of overweight, unhealthy individuals. Courses should go back to encouraging people to walk while playing. What a wonderful way to get recommended exercise!
Golf is not only a positive contributor from a social prospective but should be seen as a way of changing some of our unhealthy lifestyles. America is a nation of overweight, unhealthy individuals. Courses should go back to encouraging people to walk while playing. What a wonderful way to get recommended exercise!
# 626:
6:52 pm PDT, Jun 30,
Shawn Theriot, Nevada
I love golf! Plain and simple.
I love golf! Plain and simple.
# 625:
6:32 pm PDT, Jun 18,
Michael Dudley, Massachusetts
Golf can be enjoyed well into your later years but needs to impact more boys and girls especially in the inner city. Girls golf is woefully underfunded compared to boys....lets close that gap.
Golf can be enjoyed well into your later years but needs to impact more boys and girls especially in the inner city. Girls golf is woefully underfunded compared to boys....lets close that gap.
# 624:
10:17 am PDT, Jun 18,
Paul Sanchez, Virginia
There's no question that golf CAN and will continue to impact the community in a positive way.
There's no question that golf CAN and will continue to impact the community in a positive way.
# 623:
10:10 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Roger Weathersby, Wisconsin
Golf is a game that brings people together, it promotes honesty and class. On the first tee it is a practiced traditon to introduce yourself to the others in the group. During the round all kinds of things are dicussed. And at the end of the day a hand shake and best wishes are given. More sports and people should be lucky enough to have such unsolicited decorum. Don't hold back one of the largest charitable machines in the world because of fear. In closing this is one of the few games that teaches us to act like civilized humans, my only regret is that I took it up so late in life.
Golf is a game that brings people together, it promotes honesty and class. On the first tee it is a practiced traditon to introduce yourself to the others in the group. During the round all kinds of things are dicussed. And at the end of the day a hand shake and best wishes are given. More sports and people should be lucky enough to have such unsolicited decorum. Don't hold back one of the largest charitable machines in the world because of fear. In closing this is one of the few games that teaches us to act like civilized humans, my only regret is that I took it up so late in life.
# 622:
8:12 am PDT, Jun 14,
Edward Young, Washington
Last week, one round was played by a 12 year old girl, with her 48 year old mother, 51 year old father and her 67 year old grandmother. By the way, it was for charity.... Enough said.
Last week, one round was played by a 12 year old girl, with her 48 year old mother, 51 year old father and her 67 year old grandmother. By the way, it was for charity.... Enough said.
# 621:
9:41 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Matt Austin, Pennsylvania
# 620:
6:47 am PDT, Jun 11,
Mary Ryan, Virginia
Golf provides an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, have a good laugh with friends, and learn and use discipline and control. Please support the golf industry that provides this valuable resource to all present and future golfers.
Golf provides an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, have a good laugh with friends, and learn and use discipline and control. Please support the golf industry that provides this valuable resource to all present and future golfers.
# 619:
9:43 am PDT, Jun 10,
Stephen Davis, Arkansas
Congressional Leaders should know that Golf is important to almost eveyone through family and friends and has been impacted positively by the game we love.
Congressional Leaders should know that Golf is important to almost eveyone through family and friends and has been impacted positively by the game we love.
# 618:
5:27 am PDT, Jun 7,
Mike Pryor, Florida
My grandfather taught me how to play, through competition I've learned and experience more in term of sportsmanship and perserverance. I now work in the golf industry - so it has given me a livilihood and a career.
My grandfather taught me how to play, through competition I've learned and experience more in term of sportsmanship and perserverance. I now work in the golf industry - so it has given me a livilihood and a career.
# 617:
2:28 pm PDT, Jun 6,
Amy Odhner, Virginia
# 616:
1:48 pm PDT, Jun 5,
Matt Heyerdahl, Nevada
# 615:
1:15 pm PDT, Jun 5,
Calvin Saunders, Texas
Golf is a game ANYONE of ANY age can play. It's a GREAT stress reliever for some alone time or a WONDERFUL place to have fun with family & friends or a FABULOUS place to meet new life long friends. So, GET OUT THERE & chase that little while ball!!!
Golf is a game ANYONE of ANY age can play. It's a GREAT stress reliever for some alone time or a WONDERFUL place to have fun with family & friends or a FABULOUS place to meet new life long friends. So, GET OUT THERE & chase that little while ball!!!
# 614:
5:18 am PDT, May 29,
Billie Skurdal, Missouri
Golf is a great sport, that you can play by yourself or with others. It teaches respect & integrity, which is lacking in our world today. You can play when you are 3 to 90 what other sport can you do that?
Golf is a great sport, that you can play by yourself or with others. It teaches respect & integrity, which is lacking in our world today. You can play when you are 3 to 90 what other sport can you do that?
# 613:
2:09 pm PDT, May 27,
Name not displayed, North Carolina
# 612:
5:42 am PDT, May 23,
Rick Burgess, North Carolina
A bad day at golf is better than a good day at just about anything else. Support the LPGA and the tournament sponsors!
A bad day at golf is better than a good day at just about anything else. Support the LPGA and the tournament sponsors!
# 611:
11:41 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, Illinois
Golf is a wonderful game that teaches you a lot about people, values and life.
Golf is a wonderful game that teaches you a lot about people, values and life.
# 610:
11:58 am PDT, May 21,
Name not displayed, Germany
# 609:
11:27 am PDT, May 21,
Roberto Ruiz, New Jersey
Golf has changed my life, by molding my character, allowing me to walk around nature, with friends, and now with my son. I love the game as a sport that combines mind and body balance and brings peace to my life.
Golf has changed my life, by molding my character, allowing me to walk around nature, with friends, and now with my son. I love the game as a sport that combines mind and body balance and brings peace to my life.
# 608:
3:06 pm PDT, May 20,
Name not displayed, Australia
# 607:
12:15 pm PDT, May 20,
Kyle Johnson, Ohio
Golf has impacted my life simply because of all the fun times I had while playing growing up. It made friendships stronger and, above all, taught me patience and good sportsmanship.
Golf has impacted my life simply because of all the fun times I had while playing growing up. It made friendships stronger and, above all, taught me patience and good sportsmanship.
# 606:
11:06 am PDT, May 20,
Fred Evanko, Connecticut
# 605:
9:54 am PDT, May 20,
Annija Blaus, Latvia
# 604:
5:03 am PDT, May 20,
Matthew Frey, Ohio
# 603:
10:21 am PDT, May 19,
Jean Vurraro, New York
Golf has been very therapeutic for me after my battle with breast cancer.
Golf has been very therapeutic for me after my battle with breast cancer.
# 602:
6:35 am PDT, May 19,
TM French, Texas
Golf has given me a chance to play a sport for the first time in my life. I've also found it to be an excellent networking opportunity. It's a beautiful thing!
Golf has given me a chance to play a sport for the first time in my life. I've also found it to be an excellent networking opportunity. It's a beautiful thing!
# 601:
9:28 pm PDT, May 18,
Anthony Lizares, New Jersey
