LEGISLATIVE DAY

June 8, 2023 • Capitol Lawn

Michigan Turfgrass Foundation President (Curt Boak) and Executive Director (Carey Mitchelson) joined other industry partners and the Michigan Golf Alliance to meet with Representatives and Senators to discuss the economic, environmental and community impacts of golf in Michigan.

Members of the Michigan Golf Alliance (MTF, Michigan Golf Course Association, PGA - Michigan Section, GCSAAMichigan Chapter, Greater Michigan Chapter - Club Management Association of America and the Golf Association of Michigan) delivered packets to legislators and then met for lunch to discuss the current legislation, Michigan golf and its impact in the state.

During lunch, participants had a chance to ask questions, listen to feedback and even take their turn at the PGA swing analysis booth. Senator Mallory McMorrow then presented the Proclamation that June is #MichiganGolfMonth.

Michigan Golf Alliance

Promote, Protect and Preserve the Game and Business of Golf

• $4.2 Billion

• 60,000 People

Economic Impact in Michigan from the Golf Industry

Employed by Michigan Golf Courses

• $1.4 Billion Wages paid annually by Michigan golf courses

• 127,500 Acres

Professionally managed greenspace with 28,000 acres of forest/wetlands that provide wildlife habitats