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Golf Is One of the Drivers of Tourist Economy

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Bill O'Brien, SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL

Monday, June 3, 2013

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According to a study by National University System Institute for Policy Research, the estimated golf economy generates more than $2.6 billion annually for the region and accounts for approximately 26,900 jobs. Research also shows that visitors who play golf in San Diego spend an estimated $1.9 million on goods and services, including lodging, dining and nongolf entertainment; this is in addition to their direct spending on our many San Diego golf courses, which is an estimated $64.1 million annually.