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All reports are that our voice is being heard in Raleigh!  Key legislators are hearing from the golf industry that a tax on golf is NOT in the best interests of North Carolina's struggling economy, and in fact will result in further job loss and economic decline.  More groups and individuals are coming on board with a clear understanding of the issue and speaking out against the Recreation and Entertainment Tax on golf green fees.  Those of us that are a part of the almost 70,000 people employed directly or indirectly by golf, as well as the HUNDREDS of thousands of people that play the game need to make sure we continue to communicate our position until we are certain that the tax will not be applied to golf.  This may be as late as September or October, when the final budget is approved and passed.  The current Continuing Resolution expires on July 15, but we expect another CR will be passed enabling the government to continue functioning.
Carolinas PGA Honorary President Rick Murphy will be interviewed by News 14 this morning, and News 14 has said they will air the segment across the state.  We anticipate a huge outpouring of support from the general public as they hear our message of positive economic contribution to the state's current crisis, even with the challenges we have faced in recent years.  We believe that the average resident in the state is well aware that a tax on green fees will hit the average worker - NOT the "wealthy elite" as has been suggested.  A tax will only result in further job layoffs, reduced spending on goods and services that in turn affect OTHER industries, and decreased opportunity for people to enjoy recreation and entertainment activities that are the ONE bright spot in a world full of negative news every day.