FL H9055

Recognizes February 14, 2012, as "Golf Day" in the State of Florida

Florida's golf industry contributed $7.5 billion in direct economic impact and $13.8 billion in indirect economic impact in 2007, employing 167,000 Floridians with an annual payroll of $4.7 billion

Florida hosts over 1,200 public and private golf course facilities generating $3.4 billion annually, more than any other state in the nation

Florida will host 15 professional golf championships in 2012, including six PGA Tour events, three Champions Tour events, two Nationwide Tour events, and one LPGA Tour event

Florida's golf industry contributes over $312 million annually to charitable organizations and courses demonstrate environmental stewardship through best practices in waste management and water protection