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GIVING BACK and charitable goodwill have been a cornerstone of golf for years. 

Philanthropic contributions, including those from professional tournaments, are a huge part of the industry, with most funds going to causes outside of the sport.

THE STATS
Golf fans' charity interest: 27%; PGA Tour donations: $4B.
R&A Foundation raised £6.3M. LPGA Foundation touched 500K lives. 28% golf fans like charity donations, 41% want social responsibility.
Chart: 28% of golf fans donate to charity monthly
Golf's charitable impact in the U.S. increased from $3.2B in 2009 to $4.4B in 2017.
FEATURING: We the Best Golf Classic by DJ Khaled
Mobile screens: '$200K+ RAISED FOR CHARITY', quote 'I want to bring diversity to golf' by athletes
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HEAR IT FROM THE EXPERTS

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Stephen J. Squeri, American Express CEO, on charitable giving
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WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION quote: Charity embedded in golf's fabric.
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Matt James, Well Child CEO, on golf's social purpose from Why Golf Podcast
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