Rounds played in the U.S. were down 9.9 percent on same-store basis in March 2008 vs. March 2007. Even with one extra weekend day this March vs. last, most regions doing relatively high volume in the month were down: Central/South Florida (-3.1 percent), Gulf Coast (-1.8 percent) and South Central (-8.5 percent). However, the Southwest was up 0.5 percent. With three fewer play days this March vs. last, the South Central was particularly hard hit with poor weather.
March accounts for only about 5 percent of annual rounds volume, and the first quarter for 12 percent, so the impact of recent performance on the full year will be minimal.
Rounds Played, 2008 vs. 2007
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations
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