Golf’s economic impact on U.S. at $68.8 billion

Golf 20/20, a collaboration of the game’s leading organizations – including ASGCA – reports that golf’s overall economic impact in the U.S. was $68.8 billion in 2011. The figure comes from a study conducted by SRI International that focused on...

CMAA leader James Singerling sets retirement date

Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) CEO James B. Singerling, CCM, has announced he will retire in 2015, completing 25 years of service. The announcement’s timing will allow Singerling to assist in the transition to a new CEO by his retirement date. “The...

Golf course aids urban revival in Atlanta

A “Dallas Morning News” writer set out to measure the impact a golf course can have on urban revitalization, and came away impressed with the positive impact one Atlanta course has had over the past 20 years. Incomes in the community surrounding East Lake...

Dallas moving forward on new golf course construction deal

The Dallas city council is taking steps to have a new golf facility designed and built in the nation’s 9th largest city. The “Dallas Morning News” reported Dec. 12 there is hope the course will attract a PGA Tour event.  From the “Dallas...