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Contact: Kate Moore MICHIGAN GOLF DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Nearly 300 gathered under the big tent in front of the Capitol steps for “lunch on the turn”, an opportunity for legislators and their constituents to discuss the issues of golf business and connect with one another. With the majority of all Legislators being in their first term, the Golf Alliance wanted to introduce themselves and their key issues to the House and Senate. Taxes, tourism funding and the environment were top on the list. Each year for the past decade golf course owners, operators and superintendents have gathered in the spring to bring a cooperative message to the legislature. This year, the newly established Michigan Golf Alliance, comprised of the leaders of Michigan golf industry associations, came together to create a dynamic event to promote the game and the business of golf. Governor Snyder’s Chief of Staff Dennis Muchmore addressed the group at the opening session, reviewing the state’s budget priorities as they related to the business community. “This event was interactive and attracted more attention from our State Reps and Senators. The inclusion of all golf allied associations will do nothing but strengthen the golf industry in Michigan and create a greater awareness of what the golf industry has to offer this State. It was a great way to kick off summer,” said Franklin Golf Management consultant Frank Guastella. Michigan Section PGA professionals offered a swing analysis for the legislators and their staff throughout the afternoon. Lunch was catered by Eagle Eye Golf Course of Bath. |
Just like any other perfect golf day in Michigan, the sun was shining on the Michigan Golf Alliance as they took over the lawn of the State capitol on June 22nd. Michigan Golf Course Owners Association, Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association, Michigan Section PGA, the Golf Association of Michigan, Michigan Club Managers Associations and the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation convened at the Capitol and visited every Legislator this Wednesday. The Capitol lawn was the venue for this unprecedented event. 
