Golf PEI marks second annual Golf Industry Day on October 8th

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Golf PEI marks second annual Golf Industry Day on October 8th

Industry contributes an estimated $107 million to PEI’s GDP annually; one in seven tourists cite golf as reason to visit

Charlottetown, PE (October 7, 2026) – Golf PEI is marking its second annual Golf Industry Day on Thursday, October 8, 2026, recognizing golf’s economic and community contributions on Prince Edward Island. This year’s celebration follows a strong 2026 season, marking a new level of growth for Golf PEI’s reservation centre.

“Golf Industry Day is our chance to thank the courses, the staff who work long hours from spring to fall, and the golfers who keep coming back,” said Sam MacPhail, CEO of Golf PEI. “The numbers show golf is one of the Island’s most important tourism drivers. It also employs hundreds of Islanders, raises money for local causes, and the game offers people a chance to feel a bit lighter in world that sometimes feels stretched thin.”

Golf on PEI by the numbers:

• A $107 million annual contribution to provincial GDP
• $26 million in tax revenue generated annually for PEI
• One in seven visitors to PEI cites golf as the motivation for their trip
• 1,800 Island jobs supported by the golf industry
• $200,000+ in green fees donated by courses to local causes
• 75+ charity golf tournaments hosted across the Island

2026 highlights (as of September 30):

• Golf PEI’s internal package sales revenue grew 33% over 2025
• Average golf package value was up 20%
• Room nights booked through Golf PEI packages are up 24%
• Average length of stay was up 10%
• Online self-serve tee time bookings via golfpei.ca increased by 26% in value
• Despite significant rainfall, total rounds played across PEI were only down 5.4% compared to 2025 (the most rounds ever played in a year) 

Join us on course or online for Golf Industry Day on Thursday, October 8, 2026, where we recognize and celebrate the people who make Prince Edward Island Canada’s Golf Island and an economic success story.

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Brief – Golf Industry Day 2026

PEI Golf Economic Impact Report

Media Contact:

Sam MacPhail

CEO

About Golf PEI:

Golf PEI is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the game of golf and the exceptional golfing experiences available in Prince Edward Island. Representing 18 member courses, Golf PEI works tirelessly to attract golfers and enrich the province’s tourism landscape. For more information, visit www.golfpei.ca.