Jupiter, Fla. – Same-store rounds played in the U.S. increased marginally (0.2%) in June 2005 vs. June 2004, based on data from operators at 1,663 golf facilities nationwide. That brings the year-to-date total to a deficit of 1.1% vs. last year. (Same-store rounds means, for example, that only facilities reporting rounds for both June 2005 and June 2004 are included in results.) The hardest hit region in June was Central/South Florida (down 12%) which experienced record rainfall. (Naples, Fla., broke the June rainfall total of 17.9 inches set in 1947.) Meanwhile, the South Central region was up 11%.

Rounds Played, 2005 vs. 2004
Source: NGF/Allied Golf Associations

Year-to-date

Total U.S. facilities
0.2%
-1.1%

Private Clubs
0.7%
-2.6%

Total Public Courses
0.1%
-0.7%

Public Courses:

Premium
3.5%
-1.4%

Standard
1.5%
-0.3%

Value
-0.7%
-0.7%

Northeast
0.8%
-0.4%

Mid-Atlantic
1.9%
-1.9%

Southeast
0.2%
-1.7%

Central/South Florida
-12.0%
-2.1%

Gulf Coast
10.4%
4.7%

South Central
11.4%
0.4%

Lower Midwest
-1.6%
0.9%

Upper Midwest
-0.5%
0.1%

Mountain
-1.2%
0.2%

Southwest
0.5%
-6.4%

Northwest
-4.2%
-2.1%

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

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.