Same-store rounds played in the U.S. decreased slightly (-0.3%) in July 2005 vs. July 2004, based on data from operators at 1,819 golf facilities. That leaves the year-to-date number 0.9% behind the 2004 pace. Best performing regions in July were the South Central (up 4.1%) and Northeast (up 3.4%). The worst performing region was the Upper Midwest (down 3.6%).
The best performing region year-to-date through July was the Gulf Coast (up 3.9%) but that is sure to change given the destructive path of Hurricane Katrina. The worst performing region year-to-date was the Southwest (down 5.8%), which had monsoon-like rains earlier in the year
| Rounds Played, 2005 vs. 2004 | ||
| Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations | ||
| July | Year-To-Date | |
| Total U.S. facilities | -0.30% | -0.90% |
| Private Clubs | 0.20% | -2.00% |
| Total Public Courses | -0.50% | -0.70% |
| Public Courses: | ||
| Premium | 2.20% | -0.70% |
| Standard | 0.20% | -0.20% |
| Value | -1.00% | -0.80% |
| Region | ||
| Northeast | 3.40% | 0.70% |
| Mid-Atlantic | 0.90% | -1.30% |
| Southeast | -1.60% | -1.70% |
| Central/South Florida | -2.00% | -2.10% |
| Gulf Coast | -1.20% | 3.90% |
| South Central | 4.10% | 1.00% |
| Lower Midwest | -0.80% | 0.40% |
| Upper Midwest | -3.60% | -1.10% |
| Mountain | -0.10% | 0.10% |
| Southwest | -2.20% | -5.80% |
| Northwest | 0.70% | -1.40% |
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
