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June 2025 National Rounds Played
Rounds of golf for June -- one of the most high-volume months for play -- were virtually unchanged from a year ago, as the U.S. market remained within striking distance of the record-setting rounds pace of 2024. 
June 2025 National Rounds Played
U.S. States: Where is Public Golf Most Premium?
Amid recent increases in participation and play, it isn’t uncommon to hear some golfers lamenting greater limitations on tee time availability. So when it comes to public golf access, where is demand at the highest levels?
U.S. States: Where is Public Golf Most Premium?

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