Record #:

10490

Author(s):

Harris, Tom

Abstract:

“Come! Stay! Spend!” These three words are at the heart of the impact of sporting events on the state's economy. A list of the events that had the greatest total economic impact is included. Heading the list is the 2005 US Men's Open Golf Tournament at Pinehurst with an estimated impact of $124 million.

Source:

NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 66 Issue 11, Nov 2008, p16-18, il

Subject(s):

Sports--Economic impact