SR962: SR962 Golf Day; recognize March 19, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes March 19, 2026 as Golf Day in Georgia, citing the sport's economic footprint in the state, including billions in economic output, thousands of jobs, and tax revenue tied to golf courses, retailers, and manufacturers. The resolution encourages Georgians to enjoy golf either by playing or watching, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create any new rule, program, or funding; it simply expresses the Senate's recognition of the day.

• Formally designates March 19, 2026 as Golf Day in the State of Georgia through a Senate resolution.
• States the Senate's view that golf has a significant positive economic impact on Georgia, citing billions in output and thousands of jobs.
• Encourages all Georgia citizens to participate in golf as a player, spectator, or both.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution primarily concerns Georgia's golf industry, including golf courses, retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers, as well as the thousands of people employed in that industry. It also addresses the general public as potential golf players or spectators.

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements, but it publicly highlights golf's role in Georgia's economy and gives the industry formal legislative recognition.

• The resolved clause recognizes March 19, 2026 as Golf Day in honor of golf's economic impact on Georgia.
• The resolution encourages citizens to enjoy golf as a player, spectator, or both.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• The whereas clauses cite economic figures such as $5.3 billion in total economic output and more than 24,000 jobs supported by golf-related businesses.

1. 2026-03-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-16Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• golf
• commemorative resolution
• Georgia economy
• tourism