While the dairy industry is the biggest in the state of Wisconsin, golf has also been a major source of income.
Radius Sports Group recently released its Wisconsin Golf Economic Impact Report, which noted that golf brought in $6.44 billion in total economic output.
Tourism played a major factor in that number, with 1.8 million golf trips to Wisconsin accounting for $902.7 million. 56,595 people are employed in some way or another through the golf industry, accounting for over $2 billion in wages.
It’s not just about people who golf on a regular basis, as over 9,000 charity events have been hosted around the state, raising over $116 million for nonprofits, including locally.
Joe Stadler, Executive Director of the Wisconsin PGA Section said in the report, “These numbers reflect the strength of everyday public play and the powerful draw of nationally recognized destinations and major golf events – positioning Wisconsin as one of the country’s most compelling golf markets. Additionally, major championships continue to amplify Wisconsin’s national presence and build upon a legacy of major golf events.”
The Wisconsin Golf Economic Impact Study was conducted by Radius Sports Group in collaboration with the Wisconsin Golf Alliance comprised of the Wisconsin State Golf Association (WSGA), Wisconsin Section of the PGA of America (WPGA), Golf Course Owners Association of Wisconsin (CGOW), the Wisconsin Badger Chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA), and the Wisconsin Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
