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YTD rounds played by region.
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Rounds of golf played in the U.S. were up 2.5% in April 2008 vs. April 2007 on a same-store basis. April performance was actually slightly better than the numbers would indicate because there was one less weekend play day this April vs. last.
Rounds had been down 3.5% through March but, given that the month of April represents a relatively higher volume of rounds (nearly 10% of annual volume), the year-to-date figure through April rose to -0.9%.
Rounds Played, 2008 vs. 2007
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations
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April |
Year-to-date |
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Total U.S. facilities |
2.5% |
-0.9% |
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Private Clubs |
3.0% |
0.4% |
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Total Public Courses |
2.3% |
-1.3% |
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Premium |
0.0% |
0.8% |
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Standard |
2.9% |
-0.7% |
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Value |
2.5% |
-2.6% |
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Region |
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Northeast |
39.0% |
28.6% |
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Mid-Atlantic |
4.9% |
3.1% |
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Southeast |
-1.6% |
2.8% |
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Central/South Florida |
-0.4% |
-0.2% |
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Gulf Coast |
3.9% |
3.3% |
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South Central |
0.8% |
4.0% |
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Lower Midwest |
3.7% |
-11.0% |
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Upper Midwest |
-10.0% |
-18.2% |
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Mountain |
-7.3% |
-9.1% |
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Southwest |
0.3% |
-2.9% |
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Northwest |
-13.0% |
-8.3% |
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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 (Southwest) includes Hawaii; Region 11 (Northwest) includes Alaska.
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