Roy Cooper has lauded North Carolina’s golf industry for its role as a major driver in the state’s economy. In declaring June 20 North Carolina Golf Day, Gov. Cooper said golf generated an annual direct and indirect economic impact of $4.2-billion, supported more than 53,000 jobs and paid out $1.3 billion in wages.
In marking North Carolina Golf Day, the Governor welcomed a delegation of golf industry representatives to the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh. He signed a proclamation that, in addition to economic impact, also highlighted golf’s environmental and social contributions.
He also pointed out that, through nationally and internationally televised events such as the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, golf continues to generate immense free publicity and promotion for the state, attracting visitors and critical tourism dollars.
Cooper said golf provided valuable green space in urban settings by moderating temperatures, mitigating air, noise and water pollution, and providing wildlife habitat. He added that municipal, public and private courses provided physical and social benefits to users of all ages and demographics.
Later that day, the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association presented a check for $107,000 to further turfgrass research efforts at NC State. The money was raised through an annual online auction of donated tee-times known as Rounds4Research. The auction was created by the Carolinas GCSA 10 years ago and has since grown to a national event. Since the auction’s inception, the Carolinas GCSA has donated $365,000 to research at NC State and Clemson University in SC.
“We are proud to support these research programs because they are critical to continuing all the economic, environmental and social good that the game provides,” said Carolinas GCSA executive director Tim Kreger. “As traditional funding has dwindled, golf has been very active in stepping up to be part of the solution. We are grateful to all elements of the golf industry in helping making this happen, from owners to golfers themselves and everyone in between.”
Earlier on NC Golf Day, golf industry delegation members met with Senator Mike Woodard at the legislative building who spoke at length about state issues and how they pertained to the golf industry. The delegation also heard a presentation by Christopher Chung, chief executive officer of the NC Economic Development Partnership. The night before, Senator Rick Gunn met with delegation members over dinner. He was also present for the signing of the Golf Day proclamation.
In addition to the Carolinas GCSA, golf industry interests represented in the delegation included the Carolinas Golf Association, Carolinas PGA Section, Carolinas Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America, North Carolina Golf Course Owners Association, American Society of Golf Course Architects, individual clubs and equipment manufacturers.
No more results found. In marking North Carolina Golf Day, the Governor welcomed a delegation of golf industry representatives to the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh. He signed a proclamation that, in addition to economic impact, also highlighted golf’s environmental and social contributions.
He also pointed out that, through nationally and internationally televised events such as the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, golf continues to generate immense free publicity and promotion for the state, attracting visitors and critical tourism dollars.
Cooper said golf provided valuable green space in urban settings by moderating temperatures, mitigating air, noise and water pollution, and providing wildlife habitat. He added that municipal, public and private courses provided physical and social benefits to users of all ages and demographics.
Later that day, the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association presented a check for $107,000 to further turfgrass research efforts at NC State. The money was raised through an annual online auction of donated tee-times known as Rounds4Research. The auction was created by the Carolinas GCSA 10 years ago and has since grown to a national event. Since the auction’s inception, the Carolinas GCSA has donated $365,000 to research at NC State and Clemson University in SC.
“We are proud to support these research programs because they are critical to continuing all the economic, environmental and social good that the game provides,” said Carolinas GCSA executive director Tim Kreger. “As traditional funding has dwindled, golf has been very active in stepping up to be part of the solution. We are grateful to all elements of the golf industry in helping making this happen, from owners to golfers themselves and everyone in between.”
Earlier on NC Golf Day, golf industry delegation members met with Senator Mike Woodard at the legislative building who spoke at length about state issues and how they pertained to the golf industry. The delegation also heard a presentation by Christopher Chung, chief executive officer of the NC Economic Development Partnership. The night before, Senator Rick Gunn met with delegation members over dinner. He was also present for the signing of the Golf Day proclamation.
In addition to the Carolinas GCSA, golf industry interests represented in the delegation included the Carolinas Golf Association, Carolinas PGA Section, Carolinas Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America, North Carolina Golf Course Owners Association, American Society of Golf Course Architects, individual clubs and equipment manufacturers.