Texas Senate Bill SR466

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Caption

Recognizing Frisco as the headquarters of the Professional Golfers' Association of America.

Impact

The new PGA headquarters is set to include two championship golf courses and a number of related amenities, such as a clubhouse and substantial practice areas totaling 45 holes. Scheduled to be operational in 2022, the golf courses are expected to host prestigious PGA championship tournaments, notably the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in 2023. This influx of visitors and associated activities is likely to bolster Frisco's reputation as a prime location for sporting events and tourism.

Summary

Senate Resolution 466 recognizes Frisco as the new headquarters of the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA), highlighting the collaborative efforts between various stakeholders in achieving this milestone. This significant development, the result of a public-private partnership, anticipates a major economic influx of over $2.5 billion into the region over the next twenty years. The headquarters will encompass a vast 100,000-square-foot facility that is part of a larger 600-acre initiative aimed at enhancing local development.

Contention

The resolution also underscores Frisco's ongoing rapid growth, having been rated by Money magazine as the 'Best Place to Live' in the nation in 2018. However, the move to establish the PGA headquarters in Frisco may spur further discussion regarding local infrastructure and public services in order to accommodate increased tourism and business activity, raising questions about how the city will manage its burgeoning popularity and the potential strains it might place on local resources.