The figures below show the percent change in rounds played in Aug. 2006 vs. Aug. 2005, and for the year to date.
AUG | YTD | |
Private clubs | 0.1% | 1.6% |
Public courses | ||
— Premium (above $70) | -4.1% | 0.0% |
— Standard ($40 to $70) | 0.8% | 1.7% |
— Value (below $40) | -1.3% | 1.4% |
Total public courses | -1.0% | 1.3% |
Total U.S. facilities | -0.8% | 1.4% |
BY REGION
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 (including HI) | -0.4% | -1.4% | |
11 Northwest (including AK) | -0.1% | -0.5% |
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations
Rounds played dropped 0.8 percent in August 2006 vs. August 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 percent.
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