1. 2016 Ryder Cup
By the Numbers

2. Ryder Cup by the Numbers
Economic Impact can be defined as the net change in an economy resulting from sport or entertainment event related activity

3. Ryder Cup by the Numbers
This change is caused by either the activities involved in the development of new facilities and/or the revenue generated from visitor and public spending, employment opportunities and taxes

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There are 453 golf courses in the state of Minnesota, employing an estimated 35,000 people.
source: twincities.com

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One of those courses, the Hazeltine National Golf Club located in Chaska (a Minneapolis suburb), will host this year’s Ryder Cup 1
source: twincities.com

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According to the World Golf Foundation, the sport generates $1.2 billion in economic activity each year in Minnesota.
$1.2 B
source: twincities.com

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The event is expected to draw 250,000 attendees from 41 countries to the area which will generate a huge boost for the local economies
250k
source: twincities.com

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According to Meet Minneapolis, the event, its attendees and locals are estimated to generate $9 million in revenue for the lodging industry by booking nearly 43,000 hotel room nights
43,000
source: twincities.com

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This year’s Ryder Cup will generate an estimated $4.7 million in revenue for Minneapolis restaurants and other food and beverage businesses
$4.7 M
source: twincities.com

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According to Meet Minneapolis, the event, the event will create $5 million in retail spending while generating another $5 million in recreation revenue
$5 M
source: twincities.com

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This year’s Ryder Cup will provide a big revenue boost through taxes, including an estimated $2.4 million in tax revenue for the city of Minneapolis $3.9 million for the state of Minnesota
$3.9 M
source: twincities.com

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The 2012 Ryder Cup, which was held outside of Chicago, had an estimated economic impact of $70 million to $80 million
$70-80M
source: twincities.com

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The Ryder Cup will also provide a boost to Minnesota from an exposure perspective. Televised coverage of the Ryder Cup is projected to reach more than 630 million homes in nearly 200 countries, according to the Professional Golfer’s Association of America.
630 M
source: twincities.com

14. DISCUSSION
Questions

15. DISCUSSION Questions What is economic impact?
What factors influence economic impact?
Do you think economic impact is an exact science? Why or why not?
Why might the television broadcast (and the audience) benefit the state of Minnesota?