According to the National Golf Foundation, same-store rounds played are up 0.9% for the year, despite a 2.3% decrease for the month of Septemer. The Mid-Atlantic region, with a notable decrease in play days in September, had the largest decrease, down 11.4%. The Gulf Coast had the highest increase, no doubt due to the twin hurricanes of last year (Katrina on August 29 and Rita on September 24).

Rounds Played, 2006 vs. 2005
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations
September Year-to-date
Total U.S. facilities -2.30% 0.90%
Private Clubs -4.40% 0.80%
Total Public Courses -1.80% 0.90%
Public Courses:    
  Premium -2.10% -0.20%
  Standard -1.50% 1.20%
  Value -1.90% 1.00%
   
1 Northeast -5.90% -1.40%
2 Mid-Atlantic -11.40% 0.70%
3 Southeast 4.20% 5.10%
4 Central/South Florida 0.10% 2.60%
5 Gulf Coast 11.80% 4.60%
6 South Central 6.80% 1.80%
7 Lower Midwest -4.30% 0.00%
8 Upper Midwest -7.70% 1.30%
9 Mountain -3.10% 0.80%
10 Southwest 1.60% -1.10%
11 Northwest 3.40% 0.00%