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At courses such as St. Petersburg's Mangrove Bay, the cooler winter days used to bring fully booked tee times from dawn until dusk. Now, thanks to the economy, full days happen only occasionally.
[LARA CERRI | Times (2008)]
At courses such as St. Petersburg's Mangrove Bay, the cooler winter days used to bring fully booked tee times from dawn until dusk. Now, thanks to the economy, full days happen only occasionally.

Peak season no longer a remedy

Courses find they have to keep rates low to lure golfers during the winter.
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