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Strong spring start again in northern climes
March 2025 National Rounds Played
After seasonality limited play in some parts of the country in January and February, March rounds rebounded thanks to favorable golf weather in much of the northeast, helping spur another spring surge.
Topics: Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Research, Rounds
March 2025 National Rounds Played
February 2025 National Rounds Played
A year after the third warmest February on record allowed many golf courses in northern states to get an early jump on the 2024 golf season, the more typical wintry weather conditions in those same states prevented a repeat.
Topics: Courses, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Research, Rounds
February 2025 National Rounds Played
On-Course Participation by Frequency of Play
Topics: Avid, Core Golfers, Golf Participation, Golfers, Occasional
On-Course Participation by Frequency of Play
April Rounds Surge 81% YOY, But In Line With Pre-Pandemic Average
While April’s rounds this year are obviously up dramatically due to last year's course shutdowns, here's how they compare to the pre-pandemic numbers.
Topics: Golf, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Participation, Research
April Rounds Surge 81% YOY, But In Line With Pre-Pandemic Average
March 2021 National Rounds Played
The coronavirus first started impacting U.S. golf operations in March of 2020. A year later, here's what national rounds played looked like for March of 2021.
Topics: Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Participation, Rounds, Rounds Played
March 2021 National Rounds Played
Annual Play
Topics: Golf Courses, Participation, Rounds, Rounds Played
Annual Play

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