Golf Impact in New York

by Adam Fonseca on Mar 15, 2010 1:47 PM EDT

Why is a Chicagoan writing an article about the Big Apple? Simple: the impact that golf makes on New York's state economy and my jaw hitting the floor.

According to Golf Course Industry Magazine, the golf industry has a "total economic impact of $5.3 billion" on the state of New York.

Simply put, golf is a major player in the success of the state's economic prowess even during a major national recession largely in part to the number of jobs and tourism the 818 golf courses draw each year.

As the birthplace of the United States Golf Association (1894) and the PGA
of America (1916), New York has 818 courses, 38 golf resorts, and it's hosted four U.S. Open Championships in the past decade and hosts as many as nine annual championships, including showcase events of the USGA, PGA of America, PGA Tour,
Champions Tour and LPGA Tour - all which enhances the game as a benchmark in the Empire State's economy.

The idea of even looking at how (poorly) golf effects the economy of Illinois almost makes me shudder... so I'm going to leave that alone until our next governor gets arrested.

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That’s the STATE of New York – “The Big Apple” is New York City. The metro area has some extraordinarily high dollar private clubs that help that $5 billion number. I didn’t see a breakdown for the city in the article.

Don’t worry, though. The behavior of the New Yorkers at the US Open was embarrassing enough that the USGA should NEVER go back to Bethpage Black. Chicago galleries have never been accused of embarrassing themselves that way. :-)

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Mar 15, 2010 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

The USGA was so embarassed by the New Yorkers in 2002

They waited until 2009 to come back.

by TwoNuse on Mar 15, 2010 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

The behavior I’m talking about was in 2009 – and the players let the USGA know about it. There was serious consideration given to dropping Bethpage from the rotation, though no final decision to my knowledge,

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Mar 15, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

CG, there's just

no way to explain “lack of class”…perhaps we should enlist Jumpin to start a charm school for New York event attendees…worth a thought…hmmmm!!!!!…STUB

by thinker on Mar 15, 2010 3:41 PM EDT reply actions