2025S0317-1 04/09/25
By: Hancock S.R. No. 417
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize May 6, 2025, as Golf Day in Texas; and
WHEREAS, A sport embraced by millions of Texans across all
ages and backgrounds, golfing provides recreational
opportunities that promote physical fitness, mental well-being,
and social interaction; and
WHEREAS, Texas stands as a national leader in the sport of
golf; proudly serving as the headquarters of PGA of America, the
state boasts more than 800 golf courses that span the state's
diverse and iconic landscapes; and
WHEREAS, The golf industry contributes significantly to
the Texas economy; in 2023, the golfing sector generated a total
impact of $14.2 billion and supported more than 107,000 jobs
while enriching local tourism and hospitality industries; and
WHEREAS, The state has a proud golf legacy, with 25 Texans
in the World Golf Hall of Fame and 102 Major Championships won by
Texans; Texas golf history is preserved through the Texas Golf
Hall of Fame museum and anchor sites in Frisco and San Antonio;
each year, many professional golf tournaments are held in Texas
as well as 15,000 golf-related charitable initiatives; and
WHEREAS, The sport is advanced in Texas by a strong network
of allied organizations, including the Northern and Southern
Texas Sections of PGA of America, the Texas Golf Association, the
Texas Golf Hall of Fame, the Texas Lone Star Chapter of the Club
Management Association of America, the Lone Star Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America, and the Texas Alliance
of Recreational Organizations; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing Golf Day in Texas provides an
opportunity to celebrate the sport's profound influence on the
state's economy and culture while encouraging more Texans to
engage in golf and to appreciate the sport's contributions to our
shared quality of life and its positive impact on Texas
communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize May 6, 2025, as Golf Day in Texas
and extend to all participants best wishes for a successful and
rewarding occasion; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.