BAD WEATHER MEANS FEWER GOLF ROUNDS IN UNITED STATES

FROM THE GOLFWEEK WEBSITE
Rounds of golf played in the United States fell by 23 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago, according to the industry's latest participation report.
More rain or colder temperatures, and, in some cases, both, led to significant percentage declines, especially in regions stretching from America's Heartland, through the Midwest, and to the Mid-Atlantic.
For the first three months of the year, rounds played nationally declined 15.45% compared with the same period in 2012. Play at public-access courses dropped 23.1% in March and 14.4% for the year-to-date period. 
By comparison, private facilities reported declines of 22.7% and 18.2%, respectively.
The National Golf Rounds Played Report is a joint venture produced collaboratively with Golf Datatech LLC, PGA of America, National Golf Course Owners Association and National Golf Foundation. The March report represents 3,675 participating courses.
The following is a regional breakdown: