Golf worth €717m to economy and supports 15,600 jobs, new report reveals

Game generating €277.6m annually in taxes, says Golf Ireland

Paul Haran (Golf Ireland chair), Robert Oxley (The R&A), Mark Kennelly (Golf Ireland CEO), Simon Shibli (Sheffield Hallam University) and Tracy Bunyan (Golf Ireland COO) at the launch of the new report on Thursday. The game of golf in Ireland has bounced back from its covid setback and now contributes €717m to the economy annually and supports 15,600 jobs.

The game of golf in Ireland has bounced back from its covid setback and now contributes €717m to the economy annually and supports 15,600 jobs, new research published on Thursday shows.

The report by Golf Ireland, indicates that in 2023, golf activities contributed €717m in direct economic value (gross value added), marking significant growth fuelled by increased participation, strong club membership, and a recovery in golf tourism following the pandemic.