State lawmakers last week cut young golfers a break, saying that high school golf teams shouldn't have to pay taxes when they practice at local golf courses.

The state tax code technically requires collection of a tax, even when golf courses donate the use of their greens to the student teams.

"A donation to high school students should not be taxed," said bill sponsor Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn. "Even if the teams paid the tax, the paperwork involved would be overwhelming."

And the tax break's not just for golfers. The bill also gives a similar exemption to pool, skating, bowling and ski lifts that donate their services to nonprofit groups like schools.

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