We’ve reached the stretch run of the season, at least as far as prime time summer months go.
The calendar has flipped to August and it’s time to check our year-over-year comparison of rounds put through at golf operations across the country in the previous month.
How did rounds in July compare to the same month last year where you work?
That’s the question in this week’s GNN Poll.
You can answer below or on the GNN home page and if you’d like to add a few thoughts on this subject, please use the Comments section below.
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While rounds are also down through June in the US 5.6%, the more salient question may be what is the trend for revenue? In the US most golf courses are stating revenue is up between 5 %and 10%
Our rounds have been down a small amount each month in comparison to May when we opened.
Not just inflation and rising costs are impacting round counts. many people are back to the workplace and weekday rounds have reduced. Intermediates are back to coaching kids, going to cottages and attending weddings.
During the pandemic we were the only outlet for many individuals and as things have opened up we are no longer the only thing to do.
While gross revenues are up, we have seen price increases in many areas. Most likely we adjusted for food costs but fuel, fertilizer and chemicals continue to put immense pressure on our turf budget.
While we thought we might have seen a reduction in membership this year, we actually had an increase! Next year we are budgeting for a decrease in total members by 5%. With reduced rounds you would have to think some will measure the value of renewing in 2023.
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