Rounds played volume in the U.S. was up 0.5 percent in July 2008 vs. July 2007, according to the new National Rounds Played Report, a joint effort of Golf Datatech, NGF, PGA of America and NGCOA. The year-to-date figure is down 1.5 percent.
Regions posting the biggest gains in July were the Pacific (up 5.4 percent) and South Central (up 5.5 percent).
Golf News for Monday, September 22, 2008 | Growth Of The Game
National Rounds Played Report show July enjoyed slight increase
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