The PGA of America joined the game's leading associations and industry partners to meet with members of Congress for the sixth annual National Golf Day to share information and new data about golf's diverse businesses, employees, tax revenue creation, tourism and charitable benefits, and environmental leadership.
At nearly $69 billion, golf's economic impact exceeds spectator sports, the performing arts, and the amusement and recreation industries. It's key to the economic vitality of many states and localities, providing 1.98 million jobs and $55.6 billion in annual wage income. Golf's annual philanthropic contributions are more than the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB combined.
National Golf Day featured a day-long exhibit on Capitol Hill with live lessons for Members of Congress and staff from 2012 PGA Teacher of the Year Michael Breed, LPGA Professional Dana Rader and Middle Atlantic PGA Professionals. Special exhibits and activities featured an about Golf simulator with a "Closest to the Pin" contest; swing analysis from GolfTEC; Birdie Ball; a Republican vs. Democrat "Putting Challenge;" and an environmental educational display.
