With the eyes of the world turning to Michigan this week for the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club, results of an independent study were released today highlighting the importance of golf to the economy of Michigan. As a leader in the country for golf, the independent study established that the state?s golf industry generated $4.2 billion of direct, indirect and induced economic impact, along with providing multiple areas of positive economic impact on the state. The state ranks first in the nation in number of public golf facilities and third in the nation in the number of 18-hole equivalent courses.
Study Reveals Michigan?s Golf Industry Has Major Impact
http://www.loviogeorgeinc.com/PGA/Ekit/080508GR_Bfast_PressRelease.doc
The Michigan Golf Economy (Summary)
http://www.loviogeorgeinc.com/PGA/Ekit/MI_Golf_Economy_Summary.pdf
The Michigan Golf Economy (Full Report)
http://www.loviogeorgeinc.com/PGA/Ekit/MI_Golf_Economy_Full.pdf
Golf Facts for the State of Michigan
http://www.loviogeorgeinc.com/PGA/Ekit/08_MI_FactSheet.pdf
90th PGA Championship Fact Sheet
http://www.loviogeorgeinc.com/PGA/Ekit/08_PGAChampFactSheet.doc
To Access Photos from the 90th PGA Championship
http://images.pgalinks.com/vmc/pressReleases/08_PGAChampPhotos.pdf
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