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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