A study released this week by Golf 20/20 highlighted the economic benefits the golf industry brings to the state of Missouri. Here's what the Associated Press had to say:

"A new study concludes that golf is an $889 million industry in Missouri.

The study released Tuesday says most of that money comes from Missouri's 352 golf courses, 40 driving ranges and 30 miniature golf courses. But the figure also includes revenues from such things as real estate deals, tourism and golf supply sales."

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