Jupiter, Fla. - Same-store rounds played increased 0.9 percent for the year, even though another decline (2.3 percent) was recorded in September, according to the National Golf Foundation. The Mid-Atlantic region, with a notable decrease of play days in September, had the largest decrease - 11.4 percent. The Gulf Coast had the highest increase, no doubt because of the twin hurricanes of last year (Katrina Aug. 29 and Rita on Sept. 24).
Rounds played, 2006 vs. 2005
September Year-to-date
Total U.S. facilities -2.3% 0.9%
Private Clubs -4.4% 0.8%
Total Public Courses -1.8% 0.9%
Public Courses:
Premium -2.1% -0.2%
Standard -1.5% 1.2%
Value -1.9% 1.0%
Northeast -5.9% -1.4%
Mid-Atlantic -11.4% 0.7%
Southeast 4.2% 5.1%
Central/South Florida 0.1% 2.6%
Gulf Coast 11.8% 4.6%
South Central 6.8% 1.8%
Lower Midwest -4.3% 0.0%
Upper Midwest -7.7% 1.3%
Mountain -3.1% 0.8%
Southwest 1.6% -1.1%
Northwest 3.4% 0.0%
