Jupiter, Fla. – 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. 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.
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.
About the NGF
The National Golf Foundation, founded in 1936, is the industry leader in providing accurate information and insights on the business of golf. Based in Jupiter, Fla., the NGF serves many constituencies in the golf industry including equipment manufacturers; builders and developers; facilities and ranges; course architects; retailers; turf maintenance suppliers; golf associations and the media. For more information, visit www.ngf.org.
National Golf Foundation, 1150 South U.S. Highway One, Suite 401, Jupiter, FL 33477
Contact:
Jim Kass
jkass@ngf.org
561-744-6006
