Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 1713: Golf Day; March 19, 2026; recognize
Last action March 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates March 19, 2026, as Golf Day, honoring the golf industry's economic impact on the state.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes March 19, 2026, as Golf Day. It highlights golf's popularity in Georgia, including the state's hosting of the Masters Tournament and the TOUR Championship, and cites economic figures such as $5.3 billion in total economic output, $2.7 billion in labor income, and more than 24,000 jobs tied to golf courses and related businesses. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the House's recognition of the day and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Designates March 19, 2026, as Golf Day in the state of Georgia through a House resolution.
- States the House's recognition of golf's economic impact, citing figures like $5.3 billion in economic output and 24,000 jobs.
- Encourages Georgia citizens to participate in golf as players or spectators.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
This resolution is largely symbolic and does not impose legal obligations. It touches Georgia's golf industry, including golf courses, retailers like PGA TOUR Superstores, manufacturers such as Bridgestone and golf cart makers, and the thousands of Georgians employed in golf-related jobs.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not create funding, rules, or requirements. Its main significance is ceremonial, drawing public attention to golf's role in Georgia's economy and tourism, particularly around events like the Masters Tournament.
Key provisions
- Recites economic data about golf in Georgia, including $5.3 billion in direct, indirect, and induced output and $259 million in state and local taxes.
- Formally resolves that the House of Representatives recognizes March 19, 2026, as Golf Day.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize March 19, 2026, as Golf Day in honor of the sport's immensely positive economic impact on this state and encourage all citizens to enjoy it for themselves as a player, spectator, or both.”
Discussed in meetings (1)
The House and Senate meetings that took this bill up, from their machine transcripts. Each account was written by Georgia Commons with AI and is not part of the record; the video is what was said.
House floor session, March 19, 2026 (legislative day 34)
From 1:40:30 · Watch on the General Assembly's Vimeo channel
Summary by Georgia Commons: A member cited HR 1713 in proclaiming Golf Day and recognizing golf professionals visiting the House. The member described golf as an economic and tourism contributor, citing more than $5.5 million in economic impact and roughly 25,000 employees. The member highlighted Georgia's courses, year-round play, the Masters, and events at East Lake. No vote was recorded.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Alan Powell (R, HD-33)
- Chris Erwin (R, HD-32)
- Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)
- Noel Williams, Jr. (R, HD-148)
- Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
- Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
Topics
- golf
- state resolutions
- Georgia tourism
- economic impact