The Spring 2023 edition of the Arizona Golf Association AZ Golf Insider Digital Magazine is packed with news Arizona's golfers want to know. A recent study estimated Arizona’s golf industry produced $6 billion in economic activity while using only 2% of daily statewide water to serve 16.6 million golf rounds in 2021 - learn more about the study and the Arizona Alliance for Golf. The iconic Arizona Biltmore Golf Club opened its new Golf Shop, completing phase one of a multiphase clubhouse enhancement project. Rules of Golf expert Robin Farran was recently recognized by the USGA with the Joe Dey Award for volunteerism - its highest “outside the ropes” honor. And the USGA explains its proposed Model Local Rule for golf balls in elite competitions, as well as GS3, a state-of-the-art golf technology tool that will give agronomists realtime data for better conditions. We would love to know your thoughts! Please let us know of any feedback you may have by emailing azgolfinsider@azgolf.org.