Luring the likes of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els to Wisconsin for a golf tournament may seem like a transitory, made-for-TV event, given the putt-and-run nature of professional golf. But the dollars left behind by the pros, their fans and sponsors can be an economic hole-in-one for states where tournaments are staged. It goes without saying Wisconsin doesn't want an economy built on golf. Manufacturing, agriculture, technology and other sectors will define the state for decades to come. But if a state known for its cold winters can also attract crowds and cameras while the weather is warm, so much the better, says Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council and author of today's Milwaukee Biz Blog.
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