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Missouri has long been known as the "Show-Me State" and, in terms of golf, it's living into that billing. A recent study conducted for the Missouri Division of Tourism reports that golf generated $2.1 billion economic impact in 2023 — the most recent year with complete data — up from $1.7 billion when the last study was completed in 2010. Another finding was that residents and visitors played an estimated 9.7 million rounds, up 39% from 2019. Missouri currently has more than 315 golf facilities, with 71% open to the public.
POLL
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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PGA Tour / LPGA Tour: Grant Thornton Invitational
Site: Tiburon Golf Club, Naples, Florida.
Television [ET]: Friday, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 2-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-5 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 1-2 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2-4 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
European Tour / Sunshine Tour: Alfred Dunhill Championship
Site: Royal Johannesburg Club, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 5-10 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 4:30-9:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).
JANUARY
19-21: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Florida | Info
20-22: BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition, Harrogate, England | Info
20-23: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
FEBRUARY
17-21: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Anaheim, California | Info
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