FL S1296

Designates July 27 and 28, 2013, as "Florida Family Golf Days" in recognition of golf's importance to families and the state's economy

Florida's golf industry generated $7.5 billion in direct economic impact and $13.8 billion in indirect economic benefit in 2007, with 167,000 employees and $4.7 billion annual payroll

Florida hosts more than 1,200 public and private golf courses generating $3.4 billion in revenues, and will host 14 professional golf championships in 2013 including PGA TOUR and LPGA events

Golf industry contributes more than $312 million annually to charitable organizations including Miami Children's Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and First Tee programs

Directs presentation of the resolution to affiliated organizations of the World Golf Foundation