Jonathan Sdao: Golf in the United States

Jonathan Sdao

Even though many people don’t think of golf as a top tier sport, having played it during his time at Niwot High School and the Culver Academies, Jonathan Sdao became aware that the game has a very large impact on the economies of certain states.

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In the state of California, golf generates $4.8 billion in wages for the residents of the state.

Jonathan Sdao

In Florida, the golf industry draws in a whopping $7.5 billion in income towards the state’s gross state production (GSP).

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California sits even higher with $15.1 billion.

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More than twenty-four million American people play the sport in one way or another, from hitting balls at a driving range to playing the full eighteen-hole game to playing miniature golf at their local amusement park.

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Golf equipment sales are also a serious business.

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The three biggest golf equipment manufacturers:

generate more than 1.8 billion dollars in sales annually.

• TaylorMade

• Adidas Golf

• Callaway GOlf

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Many people also like to watch the sport as well. The Masters Tournament is one of four main championships in professional golf. It draws over fourteen million viewers.

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The US Open has over thirty-three million viewers.

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The tournaments of the Professional Golfers Association offer winnings of over six million dollars per tournament.

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Many Americans also indulge in the game of mini golf.

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The game is similar to full-size golf. It can be played either indoors or outdoors.

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Having lived in Utah, Colorado, Maine and New York, Jonathan Sdao noticed that mini golf is very popular in amusement parks all around the country.

Jonathan Sdao

Many Americans also indulge in the game of mini golf.

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