HR1713: HR1713 Golf Day; March 19, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives does not change any law. It formally recognizes March 19, 2026, as Golf Day in Georgia, citing the sport's economic contributions to the state, including billions of dollars in economic output, tax revenue, and thousands of jobs tied to golf courses, tournaments, and related businesses. The resolution encourages Georgians to enjoy golf as a player or spectator and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press. As a resolution rather than a bill, it carries symbolic weight but does not create new rules, spending, or penalties.

• Formally designates March 19, 2026, as Golf Day in the State of Georgia.
• States the House of Representatives' recognition of golf's economic impact, citing billions in output and thousands of jobs.
• Encourages Georgia citizens to participate in golf as players or spectators.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This resolution mainly touches the golf industry in Georgia, including golf courses, retailers like PGA TOUR Superstores, manufacturers, and event organizers such as those behind the Masters Tournament and TOUR Championship, along with the general public encouraged to celebrate the day.

The resolution itself makes no changes to law, funding, or regulation, so its practical effect is symbolic. It publicly highlights golf's economic role in Georgia and marks March 19, 2026 as a day of recognition for the sport statewide.

• The whereas clauses cite golf's economic impact in Georgia, including $5.3 billion in total economic output and $259 million in state and local taxes.
• The resolution notes golf wholesale and retail businesses added $1.1 billion and $176 million respectively in 2022.
• The operative resolving clause designates March 19, 2026, as Golf Day and encourages citizens to enjoy the sport.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)Primary sponsor
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)
• Noel Williams (R, HD-148)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)

• golf
• state recognition days
• Georgia tourism
• sports economy