Rounds played fell two percent on a same-store basis in July 2006 vs. July 2005. Rounds had been up three percent year-to-date through June. However, because July accounts for a large volume of rounds nationwide, the year-to-date figure fell to +1.8% through July.
The worst performing regions in July were the Southwest, Lower Midwest and Mid Atlantic. But not all the news was bad: four regions posted gains, including the Southeast and Central/South Florida.
Rounds Played, 2006 vs. 2005
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations
July Year-to-date
Total U.S. facilities -2.0% 1.8%
Private Clubs -1.8% 1.9%
Total Public Courses
Public Courses: -2.1% 1.8%
Premium -2.2% 0.8%
Standard -2.3% 1.8%
Value -2.0% 2.0%
1 Northeast -2.0% -0.8%
2 Mid-Atlantic -4.3% 3.1%
3 Southeast 6.3% 5.8%
4 Central/South Florida 3.8% 3.1%
5 Gulf Coast 2.4% 4.4%
6 South Central -1.1% 2.0%
7 Lower Midwest -4.6% 1.2%
8 Upper Midwest -1.4% 4.2%
9 Mountain -2.5% 1.9%
10 Southwest -6.4% -1.5%
11 Northwest 0.6% -0.6%
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
*Region 10 includes Hawaii; Region 11 includes Alaska.
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