Golf has $1 billion impact in Iowa
The Iowa Golf Council, a partnership of the Iowa Golf Association, Iowa Section PGA, and Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association, recently commissioned a new study on the economic impact of golf in the state of Iowa.
The 2025 Economic Impact Study found that Iowa’s golf industry generated $818 million in total revenue and supported over $1 billion in statewide economic impact (including direct, indirect, and induced output). The game supported 9,741 jobs with $400.4 million in compensation and contributed $116.8 million in state and local taxes. You can view the full Economic Impact Report here.
This study demonstrates the scale and importance of golf in Iowa. It highlights not only the direct operational expenditures and capital investments made by golf facilities, but also golf-related manufacturing and retail spending, golf tourism, and new golf-related construction. Golf continues to have a meaningful impact on Iowa communities, supporting local businesses, employment, and economic growth throughout the state.