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27 Percentage of golf facilities in the United States that are 9 holes (4,147)

196,303 Number of 9-hole rounds posted to GHIN* on PLAY9 Day in 2014

$23 Average savings for a 9-hole round of golf vs. an 18-hole round

88 Percentage of 18-hole public golf facilities that also offer a 9-hole rate

13.4 Percentage year-over-year increase, June/July 2013 to June/July 2014, in the number of nine-hole rounds posted to GHIN*

Average amount of time saved playing 9 holes vs. 18 holes

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The 1st U.S. Open Championship in 1895 was contested on a 9-hole course at Newport (R.I.) Golf Club.

60 Percentage of golfers who think 9 holes is a great way to introduce new golfers to the game

1,000 Average amount of calories expended walking a 9-hole golf course

Sources: 1. NGF Golf Facility Database (2014); 2. NGF Golf Facility Database (2014); 3. NGF Golf Facility Database (2014); 4. 2014-15 PLAY9 Consumer Research Study conducted by Sports & Leisure Research Group; 5. GHIN.com; * USGA’s Handicap Computation Service. 6. NGF Golf Facility Database (2014-2015); 7. http://golf2020.com/research/health-wellness.aspx THE HEALTH & WELLNESS BENEFITS OF GOLF REPORT prepared for GOLF 20/20 and World Golf Foundation by Walker Research Group; 8. USGA Museum; 9. GHIN.com

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