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Listen to some testimonials from golfers and industry representatives on the importance of golf in Massachusetts during the pandemic.
The Alliance of Massachusetts Golf Organizations (AMGO) is dedicated to promoting, protecting and serving the interests of the game of golf, its facilities, administrators, employees and golfers in Massachusetts.
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In light of the developing coronavirus situation, the National Golf Foundation (NGF) has turned their attention as an organization to studying the human and business impacts of this pandemic on golf. Click the link below to see findings from their ongoing and exclusive nationwide course survey, along with other information, data and resources. Click on the "NEWS" tab above for local guidelines.
WE ARE GOLFWE ARE GOLF is a coalition of golf’s leading organizations including the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, National Golf Course Owners Association, LPGA, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, U.S. Golf Manufacturers Council and World Golf Foundation. WE ARE GOLF was formed in 2009 in part because it had become clear the industry was misunderstood by too many elected officials. By focusing on those whose livelihoods are tied to the game, WE ARE GOLF has leveled the playing field for the thousands of small businesses that make up the industry.
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Published in 2014, the report, which was developed for the Alliance of Massachusetts Golf Organizations (AMGO), showed that in 2012 the Massachusetts golf industry supported nearly 25,500 jobs with $796.8 million of wage income and generated roughly $74.3 million in charitable giving. Commissioned by GOLF 20/20 for the Alliance of Massachusetts Golf Organizations and prepared by SRI International.
Massachusetts Golf DayA collaboration of leading organizations representing all segments of the state’s golf industry celebrated “Massachusetts Golf Day” at the State House in 2015. Industry leaders met with members of the House of Representatives and Senate to discuss the industry’s economic impact, growth of youth development programs and charitable contributions.
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The Bay State golf economy stands as an industry leader in GENERATING jobs, DRIVING visitors to our state, KEEPING manufacturing local, GIVING BACK to charitable causes, TAKING CARE of our environment and PROVIDING a fun & active pastime for people of all ages and skill levels.
