SR962: SR962 Golf Day; recognize March 19, 2026

26 LC 112 3919 Senate Resolution 962 By: Senators Brass of the 6th, Watson of the 1st, Burns of the 23rd, Goodman of the 8th, Dickerson of the 21st and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 19, 2026, as Golf Day; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, golf is an extremely popular sport in the State of Georgia, and each year both2 national and international media turn to the Peach State for two of the most iconic golf events3 in the world: the Masters Tournament and the TOUR Championship; and4 WHEREAS, as an industry, golf annually provides a major economic impact on this state,5 including $5.3 billion in direct, indirect, and induced economic output; $2.7 billion in labor6 income; $259 million in state and local taxes; and a combined $273 million in proceeds from7 professional and charitable events; and8 WHEREAS, in 2022, Georgia's golf wholesale and retail businesses added $1.1 billion and9 $176 million respectively, highlighted by contributions from Br idgestone, PGA TOUR10 Superstores, and golf cart manufacturers; and11 WHEREAS, our state's golf courses and entertainment venues empl oy thousands of12 individuals and serve as local economic drivers, supporting mor e than 24,000 jobs and13 providing $1.8 billion to the economy; and14 S. R. 962 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3919 WHEREAS, as the game of golf drives significant economic activi ty in this state and is15 enjoyed by many, it is abundantly fitting and proper that it be appropriately honored.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body17 recognize March 19, 2026, as Golf Day in honor of the sport's immensely positive economic18 impact on this state and encourage all citizens to enjoy it for t h e m s e l v e s a s a p l a y e r ,19 spectator, or both.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed21 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the22 press.23 S. R. 962 - 2 -