Jupiter, Fla. – Rounds played dropped 0.8% in August 2006 vs. the same period in 2005, based on same-store sales. The year-to-date percentage change, which has gradually given back gains posted earlier in the year, now stands at +1.4%. The hardest hit region in August was the South Central (-3.4%). The best-performing regions year-to-date are the Southeast (+5.2%) and the Gulf Coast (+3.9%).
Rounds Played, 2006 vs. 2005
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations
August
Year-to-date
Total U.S. facilities
-0.8%
1.4%
Private Clubs
0.1%
1.6%
Total Public Courses
-1.0%
1.3%
Public Courses:
Premium
-4.1%
0.0%
Standard
0.8%
1.7%
Value
-1.3%
1.4%
1 Northeast
0.0%
-0.6%
2 Mid-Atlantic
1.0%
2.7%
3 Southeast
1.8%
5.2%
4 Central/South Florida
-0.6%
2.8%
5 Gulf Coast
-0.2%
3.9%
6 South Central
-3.4%
1.2%
7 Lower Midwest
-1.2%
0.7%
8 Upper Midwest
-2.0%
2.7%
9 Mountain
-0.8%
1.3%
10 Southwest
-0.4%
-1.4%
11 Northwest
-0.1%
-0.5%
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
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Contact:
Jim Kass
jkass@ngf.org
561-744-6006
