Same-store rounds played in the U.S. increased marginally (0.2%) in June 2005 vs. June 2004, based on data from operators at 1,663 golf facilities. That brings the year-to-date total to a deficit of 1.1% vs. last year. (Same-store rounds means, for example, that only facilities reporting rounds for both June 2005 and June 2004 are included in results.) The hardest hit region in June was Central/South Florida (down 12%) which experienced record rainfall. (Naples, Fla., broke the June rainfall total of 17.9 inches set in 1947.) Meanwhile, the South Central region was up 11%.
Rounds Played, 2005 vs. 2004
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations
| May | Year-To-Date | |
| Total U.S. facilities |
0.2% | -1.1% |
| Private Clubs |
0.7% | -2.6% |
| Total Public Courses |
0.1% | -0.7% |
| Public Courses: |
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| Premium | 3.5% | -1.4% |
| Standard | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Value | -0.7% | -0.7% |
| Region | ||
| Northeast | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mid-Atlantic | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| Southeast | 0.2% | -1.7% |
| Central/South Florida | -12.0% | -2.1% |
| Gulf Coast | 10.4% | 4.7% |
| South Central |
11.4% | 0.4% |
| Lower Midwest |
-1.6% | 0.9% |
| Upper Midwest |
-0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mountain | -1.2% | 0.2% |
| Southwest | 0.5% | -6.4% |
| Northwest | -4.2% | -2.1% |
Public facilities fall into one of three categories based on peak season weekend green fees with cart:
Premium (High) – Above $70
Standard (Middle) – $40-$70
Value (Low) – Below $40
