Bill > K00793

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10, 2025, as Golf Day in New York State, aligning with National Golf Day, and highlights the significance of the golf industry. The resolution emphasizes the sport's growing popularity, noting that approximately 47 million Americans play golf, generating over 543 million rounds in 2023 and creating two million jobs with an annual economic impact exceeding $100 billion. It recognizes golf's historical and current importance in New York, including the historic Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course (the first public golf course in the United States), the upcoming 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park, and future major tournaments like the 2026 and 2028 US Opens at Shinnecock Hills and Winged Foot Golf Clubs. The resolution underscores golf's physical, social, and environmental benefits, and celebrates the sport's accessibility across various demographics. By requesting the Governor's proclamation, the resolution aims to formally recognize and promote golf's significance in New York State.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K793