Golf Rounds Played Decline 8.0 Percent In September

According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played were down 8.0 percent in September but are still ahead 8.4 perfect year-to-date.

The nation’s golf courses in recent months have been facing tougher comparisons against pandemic-related surges in year-ago periods.

By region, the biggest decline in September was seen in New England, with rounds played down 18.6 percent followed by East North Central, off 12.3 percent; Mid-Atlantic, 11.7 percent; West North Central, 9.4 percent; Mountain, 7.9 percent; South Central, 5.9 percent; and South Atlantic, 0.9 percent.  The only positive region was the Pacific, up 2.8 percent.

Photo courtesy Taconic Golf Club