[be131]

Why is it the job of the state to spend taxpayers' dollars to build golf courses??

[Inge_CAV]

"Why is it the job of the state to spend taxpayers' dollars to build golf courses??"

I agree, there is already nine or more golf courses in the same area.

[Will]

The planning of these golf courses was to make contributions of vastly higher amounts to be returned to the state in the form of tourism, to these golf courses and other attractions. A limited number of jobs are also provided. It seems to be one of the few governmental efforts to actually work and it is considered a huge success that is being copied in other states now.

The idea for and the funding of these courses was made by the State Employees Retirement Fund, another of the actually successful state government agencies. The Retirement System has been featured in the financial press on numerous occasions for its exceptionally successful operation.

[AUgrad]

Why is it the job of the state to spend taxpayers' dollars to build golf courses??

It wasn't built with tax dollars, it was built using retirement system funds. It was an investment and it has turned out to be a good one.