Nationwide Allied Golf Associations (NAGA)
Ottawa, Ont. – The Nationwide Allied Golf Associations (NAGA) will host its Hill Day in Ottawa on Might twenty sixth, to coincide with Nationwide Golf Day. NAGA delegates can be assembly with Members of Parliament and Senators to focus on the Canadian golf {industry}’s unprecedented financial and social momentum.
As a coalition of Canada’s 5 main golf associations – Golf Canada; Nationwide Golf Course House owners Affiliation (NGCOA) Canada; the Membership Administration Affiliation of Canada (CMAC); Skilled Golfers Affiliation of Canada (PGA of Canada); and the Canadian Golf Superintendents Affiliation (CGSA) – NAGA advocates for the sector with a single, unified voice.
Golf serves as a key pillar of the Canadian financial system, producing greater than $23 billion in whole financial influence and $4.7 billion in tax revenues. The {industry} helps 239,000 jobs, together with employment for 45,000 college students yearly, and helps to lift over $382 million for charitable causes.
“The sector has undergone a historic transformation since 2020. Immediately, golf is way more than a seasonal pastime; it has advanced right into a year-round cultural drive, an financial engine, and an accessible, mainstream platform for neighborhood connection loved by over 6 million gamers,” stated Kathryn Wooden, Chair of NAGA. “Alongside these financial and social advantages, the {industry} is deeply dedicated to defending and enhancing our function as stewards for the setting.”
Via sustainable turf administration practices throughout 2,100 golf programs in Canada—90% of that are publicly accessible—the {industry} acts as stewards for nearly 250,000 acres of greenspace, taking part in a number one function in wildlife conservation and carbon sequestration.
“As an accessible, out of doors exercise for Canadians of all ages and skills, golf serves as a major automobile for preventative well being and social connection, notably inside rural and distant communities the place native programs usually act as the first hubs for social infrastructure,” stated Wooden.
NAGA welcomes the chance to work with parliamentarians, senators and the general public service to capitalize on the game’s momentum by increasing accessibility for all Canadians, fostering industry-wide innovation, and bolstering the sector’s contribution to wholesome communities, accountable useful resource administration, and environmental stewards from the grassroots to the worldwide stage.
