NGF: November Rounds Played Up 13.1%…

January 9, 2006
SGB Update

The National Golf Federation reported that same-store rounds played in the U.S. were up 13.1% in November 2005 versus last year. The estimate is based on data from operators at 1,791 golf facilities. The large monthly gain was enough to bring the year-to-date total into the black at a 0.2% gain.

The Northwest region had the largest decline for the month, with sales down 18.5%. The slump was likely due to the plentiful early season snow the region experienced. The South Central region had the largest improvement for the month, up 42.5%. Private clubs saw monthly rounds up 11.1%, while Public courses were up 13.6%.

NGF: November Rounds Played Up 13.1%

January 4, 2006
SGB Update

According to the National Golf Foundation, same-store rounds played in the U.S. were up 13.1% for the month of November over the same month last year, bringing the year-to-date figure to a 0.2% gain. November data was reported by 1,791 golf facility operators across the country.

Regions posting unusually high gains were the South Central (up 42.5%) and Mountain (up 38.7%). The region with the largest decline was the Northwest (down 18.5%).

Rounds Played, 2005 vs. 2004
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations

 

  November    Year-To-Date
Total U.S.
facilities		 13.1% 0.2%
     
Private
Clubs		 11.1% -0.8%
Total Public
Courses		 13.6% 0.4%
Public
Courses:		    
  Premium 4.8% 0.0%
  Standard 10.4% 0.6%
  Value 16.4% 0.4%
     
Region    
Northeast 14.0% 0.6%
Mid-Atlantic 13.1% 0.2%
Southeast 6.0% -0.2%
Central/South Florida -3.9% -0.6%
Gulf Coast 10.7% 3.9%
South
Central		 42.5% 2.6%
Lower
Midwest		 18.7% 0.1%
Upper
Midwest		 28.8% 0.5%
Mountain 38.7% 3.4%
Southwest 7.7% -3.0%
Northwest -18.5% 0.0%

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

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