According to the National Golf Foundation, rounds played dropped 0.8% in from the same period in 2005, based on same-store sales. The year-to-date percentage change, which has gradually given back gains posted earlier in the year, now stands at +1.4%. The hardest hit region in August was the South Central (-3.4%). The best-performing regions year-to-date are the Southeast (+5.2%) and the Gulf Coast (+3.9%).
Rounds Played, 2006 vs. 2005
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations
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August |
Year-To-Date |
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Total U.S. facilities |
-0.8% |
1.4% |
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Private Clubs |
0.1% |
1.6% |
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Total Public Courses |
-1.0% |
1.3% |
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Public Courses: |
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|
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Premium |
-4.1% |
0.0% |
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Standard |
0.8% |
1.7% |
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Value |
-1.3% |
1.4% |
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Region |
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|
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Northeast |
0.0% |
-0.6% |
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Mid-Atlantic |
1.0% |
2.7% |
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Southeast |
1.8% |
5.2% |
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Central/South Florida |
-0.6% |
2.8% |
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Gulf Coast |
-0.2% |
3.9% |
|
South Central |
-3.4% |
1.2% |
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Lower Midwest |
-1.2% |
0.7% |
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Upper Midwest |
-2.0% |
2.7% |
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Mountain |
-0.8% |
1.3% |
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Southwest |
-0.4% |
-1.4% |
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Northwest |
-0.1% |
-0.5% |
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