AGA-BC Publishes Best Practices Manual for BC Golf Operations Amidst COVID-19
Originally Released April 20, 2020, updated November 19, 2020 On November 19th, 2020, the BC’s Provincial Health Officer provided an update to health orders, travel advisories, and guidance. With over 300 golf courses in all areas of the province, it … Continue reading
COVID-19 Resources for the British Columbia Golf Industry
Last Updated: November 20, 2020 The landscape in which the golf industry operates is continually changing and keeping up to date with the latest support, benefits, health orders, etc. can be daunting. In addition to changes to support programs, the … Continue reading
Press Release: Golf’s GDP Contribution up 14.5% Nationally to $18.2 Billion and 82.3% in BC to $3.7 Billion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 5, 2020 Report data highlights the importance of the golf industry to both the Canadian and Provincial economies; golf contributes 248,878 jobs nationally and 51,183 jobs in British Columbia British Columbia is the second largest contributor to … Continue reading
Golf in Canada Contributed $18.2B to GDP in 2019 – $3.7B from British Columbia
The National Allied Golf Association (NAGA) recently released the 2019 Economic Impact Study of Golf in Canada. Canadian Golf Industry Highlights Include: $18.2 Billion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), up 14.5% from $15.9 Billion (2109$) reported in the 2014 … Continue reading
Press Release: WE ARE GOLF RELEASES ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GOLF IN CANADA (2019)
Golf continues to be incredibly healthy, safe and growing with a positive outlook for 2020 and beyond; Canadian golf industry generated $18.2B in economic activity (GDP); contribution to Canada’s GDP through direct, indirect, and induced impact grew by 14% between … Continue reading
BC Golf Rounds up 16.8% – Increase Outpaces The National Average
It’s no secret, golf courses have been busy this summer! Speak to anyone in the industry and they will tell you that tee-sheets are full and there are more people enjoying the game than they have ever seen. Recently, this … Continue reading