The ‘why’ behind National Golf Day | Golf News and Tour Information [Video]

Steve Mona, CEO at the World Golf Foundation, helps coordinate the efforts via We Are Golf, a joint coalition within the industry that lobbies on golf’s behalf. In the run up to the event, he talked with Golf Digestix.

How did National Golf Day start?

Several years ago, after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Congress passed a disaster-relief bill to give businesses the ability to deduct from their income tax bill the cost associated with rebuilding. But golf was specifically excluded. That was the seminal moment that caused the industry to band together and make us realize we need to do a much better job of educating Congress about our industry.

What’s the purpose of the day?

The perception of golf for too long has been that golf is an elitist sport, enjoyed by a privileged few. As a consequence, the thought was that golf can take care of itself. It’s our job to educate members of …