GENERAL LIMITING CONDITIONS
This report is based on information collected from direct National Golf Foundation Consulting , Inc . (“ NGF ”) research completed for the State of Maine in 2024 for the data year of 2023 .
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Every reasonable effort has been exerted in order that the data contained in the written report reflects the most accurate and timely information possible . However , NGF assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies in reporting by sources used to collect data from golf facilities , associations , and other sources used in preparing the report .
During late winter and early spring 2024 , NGF conducted a survey among golf facility operators in Maine to gather inputs to help quantify golf ’ s economic impact in the State of Maine . Key survey questions centered around operational data , including rounds played , revenues , expenses , and capital expenditures , as well as staffing , programming , and charitable events .
IMPLAN Economic Modeling
The IMPLAN economic modeling system was used to derive estimates of several direct and secondary economic impacts ( including value added , employment , and labor income ). The methodology and calculations were prepared and reviewed for soundness and accuracy by Dr . Terry L . Clower , the Northern Virginia Chair and Professor of Public Policy at George Mason University .
This report was prepared by National Golf Foundation Consulting , Inc . in agreement with Maine Golf . The study was conducted by David Lorentz , Richard Singer , Clark Brown , Ed Getherall and Jodi Reilly at NGF , with support from Dr . Terry L . Clower - the Northern Virginia Chair and Professor of Public Policy at George Mason University ( also Director of GMU ’ s Center for Regional Analysis ).
With the support of Maine Golf and facility operators , data collection took place in the spring of 2024 . Of the 128 golf facilities in Maine , a total of 40 completed the survey with 35 providing additional data support for a response rate of 57.4 %. Survey responses were reviewed and weighted by type ( public / private , number of holes , etc .) to properly match and be representative of the mix of golf facilities in Maine .
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