TITLE: Recognizing May 6, 2025 as Golf Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing May 6, 2025 as Golf Day.

FULL TEXT:
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. Hancock President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 6, 2025.