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Lessons from National Golf Day 2014

Lessons from National Golf Day 2014
After landing in Boston two weeks ago to start my summer internship, I kept my bags packed for Washington D.C. and National Golf Day 2014 on May 21st. While on Capitol Hill, I had the opportunity to attend Congressional meetings, witness American government firsthand and watch lobbyist Brad Steele in action. Oh, and I...
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What Golf Needs to Survive: College Golf

What Golf Needs to Survive: College Golf
As a game that is a luxury item to most, golf rides the economic roller coaster just like any other industry. Golf's economy is comparable to many other prominent industries; according to Golf 20/20, the total economic impact of golf in America was $176.8 billion in 2011, approximately 74 percent the size of  television broadcasting, cable,...
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