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Legislators and Golf Industry Reps Connect on Oregon Golf Day

The Golf Alliance of Oregon hosted Oregon Golf Day on May 16 at Illahe Hills Country Club in Salem. The function was an opportunity for the state’s legislators to meet with golf industry representatives to discuss the important and crucial benefits of the golf industry in the state of Oregon.

“It was a valuable time for the golf industry to share (with lawmakers) the impactful programs we collectively have in place,” OGA CEO Barb Trammell said. 

The evening began with a networking reception for lawmakers, golf industry experts and other business leaders. That was followed by a presentation provided by Trammell, on behalf of the Golf Alliance of Oregon, which highlighted ways the golf industry is positively impacting the state.

Partnering associations of the Golf Alliance of Oregon are the Oregon Golf Association; Oregon Golf Course Owners Association; Oregon Golf Course Superintendents; Pacific Northwest PGA – Oregon Chapter and Club Managers of Oregon.

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Oregon Golf Fair Saturday, May 14th

OGF2016Join the Golf Alliance of Oregon for the 2016 Oregon Golf Fair Saturday, May 14th at Colwood Golf Club for an afternoon of fun, celebration, food, games & prizes. Kids play free *(with paying adult), practice for Drive, Chip & Putt, check out the “Tools of the Trade” Superintendent’s expo and much more!

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Oregon Governor Proclaims May “Oregon Golf Month”

WHEREAS: According to the Golf Alliance of Oregon, Oregon’s golf industry generates a total economic impact of $2.0 billion annually, supporting over 21,000 jobs with $576.4 million of wage income; and

WHEREAS: Oregon’s golf industry contributes $31.8 million annually to Oregon Charities; and

WHEREAS: Oregon’s golf industry economic impact is comparable in size to other important industries in the state, including software publishing, greenhouses/nurseries, and paper manufacturing; and

WHEREAS: 259,000 Oregonians include golf as part of their healthy lifestyle annually; and

NOW, THEREFORE: I, Kate Brown, Governor of the State of Oregon, hereby proclaim the month of May 2015 to be

OREGON GOLF MONTH
VIEW THE OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION HERE

in Oregon and encourage all Oregonians to join in this obersvance

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the State of Oregon to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Salem in the State of Oregon on this day, April 28, 2016.

Kate Brown, Governor

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Oregon Golf Day Events Kick Off Oregon Golf Month

Woodburn, Ore. (May 6, 2015) ­­– Oregon Golf Month kicked off officially with the Oregon Golf Day in Salem on Wednesday, May 6th. Events included Golf Alliance members being introduced on the Senate floor by Sen. Alan Olsen of Canby and on the House floor by Rep. Gene Whisnant of Bend.  Both Houses were informed of May being proclaimed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown in an official proclamation as Oregon Golf Month and were provided summaries of the Oregon Golf Economy Impact study.

Golf Alliance Members Liz Doyle (Oregon Golf Course Owners Association), Barb Trammell (Oregon Golf Association), Chuck Wolsborn (Oregon Golf Course Superintendents Association) then testified before the House Committee on Transportation and Economic Development, chaired by Rep. Caddy McKeown from Coos Bay.

The informational hearing highlighted the major impact of the recently released Oregon Economic Impact Study, focusing on three key points of Jobs, Environment and Charitable Contributions. To see the complete Oregon Golf Scorecard click here

The day’s events concluded with an evening reception at Illahe Hills Country Club that featured 14 Oregon State Legislators in attendance. The brief presentation by Golf Alliance member Barb Trammell, focused on the impact golf has on the Oregon economy as showcased in the recently released Oregon Golf Economic Impact Study commissioned by the Oregon Golf Alliance & GOLF 20/20 prepared by SRI International.

“This was a great day for Oregon Golf.  The fact that we were able to get in front of key legislators, media and industry decision-makers was an important step towards educating all Oregonians on the benefits of this great game,” said Trammell

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Oregon Golf Day

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Hear from PGA Tour Professionals, golf course owners, PGA Professionals and superintendents. Learn the facts about Oregon Golf Industry’s impact on the Oregon Economy, Jobs, Environmental Stewardship, Charitable Contributions and Health & Wellness, while enjoying a hosted hors d’oeuvres and cocktail reception.

Presentation begins at 6:00. Reception is hosted by the Golf Alliance of Oregon, which is comprised of the major industry associations: The Oregon Golf Association, Oregon Golf Course Owners Association, Pacific Northwest PGA-Oregon Chapter, Oregon Golf Course Superintendents and the Club Managers of Oregon.

RSVP online at http://oregongolfday.eventbrite.com

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We Are Golf

Golf – a major industry with a positive impact on America’s economic, environmental and social agendas – remains misunderstood by too many of our nation’s policymakers. WE ARE GOLF is a coalition that was formed to tell the true story of golf. Not just the game, but the stories of the hardworking men and women who make it the greatest sport in the world and whose livelihoods depend on it.

 

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