HJR207 Summary

• Recognizes April 11, 2017, as Golf Day in Alabama to honor the sport's economic and cultural contributions to the state.

• Golf industry in Alabama generates over $808 million in direct economic impact through participation, tourism, charitable contributions, wages, construction, and related goods and services.

• Alabama has over 250 golf courses, including 11 courses comprising the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which support capital investment, tax revenues, employment, and retail sales.

• Commends members of golf industry organizations including the Alabama Golf Course Superintendents Association, Alabama Golf Association, Dixie Section PGA, and Alabama Club Managers Association for their impact.

• House adopted the resolution on April 6, 2017, and the Senate adopted it on April 11, 2017.