H.R. No. 897

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Golf is a sport enjoyed by millions of Texans of all
	ages and backgrounds, providing recreational opportunities that
	promote physical activity, mental health, and social interaction;
	and
	WHEREAS, Golf proved to be a safe, accessible, and essential
	activity for many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering an
	emotionally beneficial outlet that reduced stress and contributed
	greatly to overall well-being; and
	WHEREAS, Texas is home to the headquarters of the PGA of
	America, one of the largest professional sports organizations in
	the world, and it also boasts more than 800 golf courses, ranking
	among the top states in the U.S. for the number of golfing
	facilities; these courses are spread across the diverse landscapes
	of the Lone Star State, including everything from the desert
	mountains of West Texas to the limestone vistas of the Hill Country,
	the lush forests of the Piney Woods, and the seaside locales of the
	Coastal Bend; and
	WHEREAS, The golf industry in Texas plays a significant role
	in the state's economy; in 2023, the direct golf economy was valued
	at $7.7 billion, and it supported a total economic impact of $14.2
	billion, including indirect and induced economic impacts driven by
	the golf sector; the sport creates more than 107,000 jobs and
	contributes significantly to the state's robust tourism and
	hospitality industries; in addition, the Texas golf industry gives
	back to communities throughout the state by fostering more than
	15,000 charitable initiatives each year; and
	WHEREAS, Golf courses provide significant environmental
	benefits, serving as a means of cooling urban areas, mitigating
	flooding, and filtering stormwater, as well as offering habitat for
	wildlife; golf course operators are on the forefront of
	environmental stewardship, with over 90 percent employing best
	management practices for water and energy conservation; moreover,
	golf courses aid in the development of attractive communities and
	reduce costs for public infrastructure; and
	WHEREAS, Golf has a rich history in Texas, with many
	legendary players, tournaments, and institutions contributing to
	the sport's legacy; each year, Texas is among the states hosting the
	most professional golf tournaments, and in 2025, the competitions
	include four PGA TOUR tournaments and two major LPGA championships,
	as well as events on the Korn Ferry and PGA TOUR Champions; Texas
	golfers have been integral to the sport, winning a total of 102
	major championships, and 25 players from the state have earned
	induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, Texas is leading the way in preserving the sport's
	rich history through the Texas Golf Hall of Fame's digital museum
	and its anchor sites located on the Northern Texas PGA Frisco campus
	and at the Brackenridge Park Golf Course in San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, Golf in Texas is promoted and advanced by seven
	primary allied associations, the Northern Texas PGA, the Southern
	Texas PGA, the Lone Star Golf Course Superintendents Association,
	the Texas Golf Association, the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, the Texas
	Lone Star Chapter of the Club Management Association of America,
	and the Texas Alliance of Recreational Organizations; and
	WHEREAS, Golf is beloved by a multitude of enthusiasts in
	Texas and around the globe, and the sport has contributed
	immeasurably to the quality of life and economic well-being in
	communities across the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize May 6, 2025, as Golf Day and commend
	all those who have helped further the sport's stature in the state.
	Harless
	Burrows Guerra Morales Shaw
	Alders Guillen Morgan
	Allen Harless Muñoz
	Anchía Harris Noble
	Ashby Harris Davila Olcott
	Barry Harrison Oliverson
	Bell of Kaufman Hayes Ordaz
	Bell of Montgomery Hefner Orr
	Bernal Hernandez Patterson
	Bhojani Hickland Paul
	Bonnen Hinojosa Perez of El Paso
	Bowers Holt Perez of Harris
	Bryant Hopper Phelan
	Buckley Howard Pierson
	Bucy Hull Plesa
	Bumgarner Hunter Raymond
	Button Isaac Reynolds
	Cain Johnson Richardson
	Campos Jones of Dallas Rodríguez Ramos
	Canales Jones of Harris Romero
	Capriglione Kerwin Rose
	Cole King Rosenthal
	Collier Kitzman Schatzline
	Cook LaHood Schofield
	Cortez Lalani Schoolcraft
	Craddick Lambert Shaheen
	Cunningham Landgraf Shofner
	Curry Leach Simmons
	Darby Leo Wilson Slawson
	A. Davis of Dallas Little Smithee
	Y. Davis of Dallas Longoria Spiller
	Dean Lopez of Bexar Swanson
	DeAyala Lopez of Cameron Talarico
	Dorazio Louderback Tepper
	Dutton Lowe Thompson
	Dyson Lozano Tinderholt
	Fairly Lujan Toth
	Flores Luther Troxclair
	Frank Manuel Turner
	Gámez Martinez VanDeaver
	Garcia of Bexar Martinez Fischer Vasut
	Garcia of Dallas McLaughlin Villalobos
	Garcia Hernandez McQueeney Virdell
	Gates Metcalf Vo
	Gerdes Meyer Walle
	Geren Meza Ward Johnson
	Gervin-Hawkins Money Wharton
	González of Dallas Moody Wilson
	González of El Paso Morales of Harris Wu
	Goodwin Morales of Maverick Zwiener
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 897 was adopted by the House on May 6,
	2025, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House