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Golf study report: game generated $18.2 billion in 2019 in economic benefits
14 per cent jump realized since last report in 2014
November 3, 2020 By Turf & Rec
Turf & Rec photo Golf is big business in Canada, according to results from a 2019 study done for the National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA) of which the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association is a member.
The study noted the industry generated $18.2 billion in economic benefits last year – a 14 per cent increase from 2014 when the previous study was conducted. The numbers didn’t account for 2020 data, but it’s expected the number of rounds played this year marked another increase.
The report said the equivalent of about 249,000 people were employed in the golf industry in 2019, accounting for about $10.6 billion in household income.
About $19.3 billion was spent by Canadian golfers on green fees, memberships, lessons and other related expenses. About $4.5 billion in tax revenue was contributed by the Canadian golf industry.
The report was compiled by Group ATN Consulting Inc. Other members of the NAGA advocacy group include Golf Canada, the PGA of Canada, the National Golf Course Owners Association and the Canadian Society of Club Managers.
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