From Golf Canada: Did you know that -
- more than five million golfers play close to 60 million rounds annually at nearly 2,300 golf facilities from coast to coast—the most participated sport in this country?
- golf is a significant economic driver generating more than $14.3 billion in economic impact and employing more than 300,000 jobs, nearly 40% of which are summer students?
- direct revenues generated by golf courses and their facilities ($5.0 billion) rivals the revenues generated by all other participation sports and recreation facilities combined ($4.8 billion)?
- golf courses host more than 37,000 charity events that raise more than $533 million annually to support important causes?
- the health benefits of moderate-intensity physical activity, burning 850 to 1,500 calories as well as muscle endurance, blood circulation, flexibility, and mental health along with respiratory, metabolic, and cardiovascular improvements can’t be discounted?
- golf, as a safe and inclusive family sport, is good for our children, instilling etiquette and values such as integrity, honest, fair play, and the spirit of camaraderie?