Golf generates nearly €630 million in societal benefits in Finland
A study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living reveals that golf provides significant societal and economic benefits in Finland. The research calculates a high social return on investment based on health improvements and economic activity.
Why it matters
Quantifying the societal value of sports helps policymakers understand the broader economic impact of recreational activities beyond direct spending.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living shows that Finnish golf players spend approximately €330 million on golf annually and that this generates an estimated benefit to society almost twice as high.
The study analyzed the societal significance of golf in Finland in 2021. It examined two dimensions: the flow of money spent by golf players into different sectors of the economy and the broader societal impacts of the physical activity and well-being promoted by golf, including effects on health care costs.
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