House Resolution 1713 is a ceremonial resolution that designates March 19, 2026, as "Golf Day" in Georgia. The resolution highlights golf’s popularity in the state and specifically points to major events such as the Masters Tournament and the TOUR Championship as symbols of Georgia’s prominence in the sport.
The resolution also emphasizes golf’s economic importance, citing billions of dollars in economic output, labor income, tax revenue, charitable proceeds, and job support tied to the industry. It encourages Georgians to recognize and enjoy the sport as players or spectators and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Impact
HR 1713 does not change substantive state law or create regulatory requirements. Its effect is symbolic and commemorative, officially recognizing a date for Golf Day and using legislative recognition to promote awareness of golf’s cultural and economic role in Georgia. The resolution may be of interest to the golf industry, tourism sector, event organizers, and communities that benefit from golf-related spending and employment.
Sentiment
The available materials show uniformly positive sentiment toward the resolution. The bill frames golf as a widely enjoyed sport with major economic benefits for Georgia, and there is no recorded opposition, committee debate, or vote history indicating controversy. The tone is celebratory and promotional, reflecting support for honoring golf’s place in the state.
Contention
No notable points of contention appear in the provided record. Because the resolution is honorary rather than regulatory, it does not raise issues about taxation, land use, labor, or sports policy in the text or available discussion. Any disagreement would likely be limited to the general question of whether the legislature should devote time to ceremonial recognitions, but no such objection is documented here.