Golf's Economic Impact
Over the years, Golf 20/20 has published national reports detailing the positive impact of golf on the US economy. The most recent of these report found that golf is a $76 billion industry and contributes approximately $3.5 billion annually to charities across the country - more than any other sporting activity.
In addition to the national report, GOLF 20/20, along with research partner SRI International, developed a template with which individual states could quantify golf’s impact on their economy.
These findings substantiate golf as a viable economic engine and good steward, giving the industry’s voice credibility and resonance amongst the non-golfing public, businesses, government and others. Time and again, the data in these studies have helped aid industry efforts to support or fight legislation that affects golf at both the federal and state levels.
To view the available national and state reports, click on the links below.
National Reports
2005 Golf Economy Report
Economic Impact Fact Sheet
Environmental Impact Fact Sheet
Human Impact Fact Sheet
State Reports
Arizona 2006 Report
California 2008 Report
Florida 2009 Report
Georgia 2003 Report
Hawaii 2008 Report
Illinois 2009 Report
Iowa 2007 Report
Louisiana 2007 Report
Massachusetts 2008 Report
Michigan 2007 Report
Minnesota 2007 Report
New Jersey 2007 Report
New York 2009 Report
North Carolina 2009 Report
Ohio 2007 Report
Oklahoma 2007 Report
Pennsylvania 2002 Report
South Carolina April 2009
Texas 2008 Report
Virginia 2006 Report
Wisconsin 2010 Report
GOLF 20/20 is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation. WGF is a non-profit organization that unites the golf industry in support of programs that promote, enhance the growth of, and provide access to the game of golf worldwide. To learn more, visit their website, www.golf2020.com.
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