Georgia CommonsSR 962: Golf Day; recognize March 19, 2026
Last action March 18, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates March 19, 2026 as Golf Day, honoring the sport's economic impact on the state and encouraging residents to take part as players or spectators.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate recognizes March 19, 2026, as Golf Day. It cites golf's large economic footprint in Georgia, including billions of dollars in direct and indirect economic output, labor income, tax revenue, and thousands of jobs tied to golf courses, retailers, and manufacturers. The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding. It formally states the Senate's recognition of the day and encourages Georgians to enjoy the sport, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally designates March 19, 2026, as Golf Day in the state of Georgia.
- States findings about golf's economic impact, including $5.3 billion in economic output and over 24,000 jobs tied to the industry.
- Encourages Georgia citizens to participate in or watch golf.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
This mainly affects the golf industry in Georgia, including golf courses, retailers, and manufacturers mentioned in the text, as well as the Secretary of the Senate's office, which is directed to distribute copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution is a symbolic honor rather than a change in law or funding. It does not create new obligations, spending, or regulations, but it publicly highlights golf's economic role in Georgia and prompts distribution of the resolution to the press and public.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites economic statistics about golf in Georgia, including $2.7 billion in labor income and $259 million in state and local taxes.
- The resolution formally resolves that the Senate recognizes March 19, 2026, as Golf Day.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies 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”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
Topics
- golf
- economic impact
- Georgia Senate resolution
- tourism and recreation