The Wisconsin golf industry isn’t just putting along the green — instead, it’s raking in the green, with a Wisconsin Golf Economic Impact Report revealing that the industry brings $6.44 billion into Wisconsin’s economy.
The statewide study was conducted by Radius Sports Group on behalf of the Wisconsin Golf Alliance. In addition to the money, the golf industry supports 56,595 jobs and contributes $2 billion in wages. The game produced $3.37 billion in direct economic impact and returned $288 million in state and local taxes.
Golfers played 11.24 million rounds across Wisconsin’s 528 courses. The study is based on 2023 data.
“Golf in Wisconsin is one of the state’s most powerful economic engines,” Rob Jansen, executive director of the Wisconsin State Golf Association, said in a statement. “The industry’s $6.44 billion total impact highlights how golf strengthens local economies, attracts visitors and enhances our communities in countless ways.”
