Here are the reader poll results from the question posted throughout August on the Grounds Maintenance Web site, www.grounds-mag.com.

Have you seen an increase in rounds played at your golf course this year?	Yes, a significant increase	16%
	Yes, a slight increase	30%
	No, about the same as last year	16%
	No, in fact they have decreased	35%

Look for this new reader poll question at www.grounds-mag.com.

Do you use resources provided by state and national associations geared toward your profession? (Examples are state organizations such as the New York State Nursery and Landscape Association; and national organizations such as Professional Lawn Care Association of America or Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.)

A. Yes, and I'm a member of a state association.

B. Yes, and I'm a member of a national association.

C. Yes, and I'm a member of both state and national associations.

D. Yes, but I'm not a member of a professional association.

E. No, but I'm a member of a state association.

F. No, but I'm a member of a national association.

G. No, but I'm a member of both state and national associations.

H. No, and I'm not a member of a professional association.