Jupiter, Fla. – Same-store rounds played are up 0.9% for the year, even though another decline was recorded in September (down 2.3%). The Mid-Atlantic region, with a notable decrease in play days in September, had the largest decrease, down 11.4%. The Gulf Coast had the highest increase, no doubt due to the twin hurricanes of last year (Katrina on August 29 and Rita on September 24).
Rounds Played, 2006 vs. 2005
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations
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%
1 Northeast
-5.9%
-1.4%
2 Mid-Atlantic
-11.4%
0.7%
3 Southeast
4.2%
5.1%
4 Central/South Florida
0.1%
2.6%
5 Gulf Coast
11.8%
4.6%
6 South Central
6.8%
1.8%
7 Lower Midwest
-4.3%
0.0%
8 Upper Midwest
-7.7%
1.3%
9 Mountain
-3.1%
0.8%
10 Southwest
1.6%
-1.1%
11 Northwest
3.4%
0.0%
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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