Edgar Filing: GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA INC

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)

þ	Quarterly report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

	for the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2009

o	Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

for the transition period from to

Commission File Number 001-14494

________________________

GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Maryland		33-0724736
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification Number)

10 North Adger’s Wharf, Charleston, South Carolina		29401
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(843) 723-4653
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

________________________

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such report(s) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o.

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):


Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o		Smaller reporting company þ
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes o No þ

On August 10, 2009, there were 7,317,163 shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock.

GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009

INDEX

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited) for the Three and Six Months
Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the Six Months
Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 5. Other Information

Item 6. Exhibits

Signatures

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The following report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements are statements that predict or describe future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. All of our forecasts in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. You can generally identify forward-looking statements as statements containing the words “believe”, “expect”, “will”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “project”, “assume” or other similar expressions. You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known (and unknown) risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond our control. Our forward-looking statements are based on the limited information currently available to us and speak only as of the date on which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Our continued internet posting or subsequent distribution of this dated report does not imply continued affirmation of the forward-looking statements included in it. We undertake no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to issue any updates to our forward-looking statements, even if subsequent events cause our expectations to change regarding the matters discussed in those statements. Future events are inherently uncertain. Accordingly, our projections in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are subject to particularly high uncertainty. Our forecasts should not be regarded as legal promises, representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever. Over time, our actual results, performance or achievements will likely differ from the anticipated results, performance or achievements that are expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements, and such differences might be significant and harmful to our stockholders’ interests. Many important factors that could cause such a difference are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K (incorporated by reference) which you should review carefully.

PART I. – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


	June 30, 2009			December 31, 2008
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,343,874		$	8,001,878
Note receivable – current portion	133,333			—
Other current assets	68,723			44,775
Current assets of discontinued operations	—			516,531
Total current assets	7,545,930			8,563,184
Note receivable, net of current portion	107,652			228,936
Property and equipment, net	1,045,880			1,047,668
Non-current assets of discontinued operations	—			3,910,357
Total assets	$	8,699,462		$	13,750,145
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	35,438		$	32,940
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	81,169			60,276
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			4,696,312
Total current liabilities	116,607			4,789,528
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			805,433
Total liabilities	116,607			5,594,961
Commitments and contingencies
9.25% Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding	—			—
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value, 90,000,000 shares authorized, 7,317,163 issued and outstanding	73,172			73,172
Additional paid-in capital	8,889,496			8,803,418
Accumulated deficit	(379,813		)	(721,406		)
Total stockholders’ equity	8,582,855			8,155,184
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	8,699,462		$	13,750,145

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2009			Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

Revenues	$	—		$		—
Expenses
General and administrative	339,839			308,416
Total expenses	339,839			308,416
Operating loss	(339,839		)	(308,416			)

Other income (expense)
Interest income, net	21,342			47,921

Loss from continuing operations before income tax provision	(318,497		)	(260,495			)
Income tax provision	—			—
Net loss from continuing operations	(318,497		)	(260,495			)

Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations	—			(125,428			)


Net loss	$	(318,497	)	$		(385,923	)

Basic and diluted loss per share
From continuing operations	$	(.04	)	$	(.03		)
From discontinued operations	—			(.02			)
Net loss	$	(.04	)	$		(.05	)
Weighted average number of shares—basic	7,317,163			7,317,163
Weighted average number of shares—diluted	7,317,163			7,317,163

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2009				Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

Revenues	$	—			$		—
Expenses:
General and administrative	744,780				931,776
Total expenses	744,780				931,776
Operating loss	(744,780			)	(931,776			)
Other income (expense):
Other income	—				1,641,176
Other expenses	—				(6,300			)
Interest income, net	58,295				116,534
Other income (expense), net	58,295				1,751,410
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax provision	(686,485			)	819,634
Income tax provision	—				—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(686,485			)	819,634

Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations	(130,336			)	(275,548			)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	1,158,414				—
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	1,028,078				(275,548			)

Net income	$	341,593			$		544,086

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations	$		(.09	)	$	.11
From discontinued operations	.14				(.04			)
Net income	$	.05			$		.07
Weighted average number of shares—basic	7,317,163				7,317,163
Weighted average number of shares—diluted	7,317,163				7,317,163

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2009			Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	341,953		$	544,086
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations		1,028,078		(275,548		)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		(686,485	)	819,634
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Stock based compensation	86,078			70,912
Gain on legal settlement	—			(1,463,922		)
Depreciation	1,788			977
Non-cash interest income	(12,049		)	(13,614		)
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities	2,444			(375,423		)
Net cash used in continuing operating activities	(608,224		)	(961,436		)
Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities including gain on sale of approximately $1,158,000 and -0- , respectively	14,325			101,837
Net cash used in operating activities	(593,899		)	(859,599		)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Decrease in notes receivable	—			100,000
Proceeds from escrow	—			2,000,000
Capital expenditures	—			(13,642		)
Net cash provided by continuing investing activities	—			2,086,358
Net cash provided by discontinued investing activities including net proceeds from disposal of property and equipment of $4,100,000 (less certain deductions of $64,105) and -0-, respectively	4,035,895			(83,145		)
Net cash provided by investing activities	4,035,895			2,003,213
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net cash used in continuing financing activities	—			—
Net cash used in discontinued financing activities including principal payments under credit agreement of $4,100,000 and -0-, respectively	(4,100,000		)	(18,692		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(4,100,000		)	(18,692		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(658,004		)	1,124,922
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	8,001,878			7,398,555
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	7,343,874		$	8,523,477
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest paid during the period	$	13,625		$	160,755
Non-cash transactions:
Gain on legal settlement:
Note receivable	$	—		$	431,580
Land and value of timber	$	—		$	1,032,342

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(unaudited)

Organization, Termination of the Plan of Liquidation, Sale of Stonehenge, Alternative Business Strategies and Other Matters

Organization and Termination of Plan of Liquidation

Golf Trust of America, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Maryland on November 8, 1996 as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). In May 2001, after consideration of various strategic alternatives, the Company approved a Plan of Liquidation (the “POL”). As a result, the Company adopted the liquidation basis of accounting. Subsequent to adoption of the POL, the Company sold 45 of its 47 golf courses. After consideration of its current strategic alternatives, the Board adopted a resolution declaring the termination of the POL advisable and the Company’s stockholders approved such proposal to terminate the POL on November 8, 2007. Therefore, financial statements subsequent to this date are presented under the going concern basis as an operating company rather than under the liquidation basis of accounting.

Sale of Stonehenge

On January 23, 2009, the Company completed the sale of the business and the related assets of the country clubs of Wildewood and Woodcreek Farms, or Stonehenge, representing two private golf courses operating under one club structure located in South Carolina. The sale was made to WCWW Committee, LLC, pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated September 26, 2008 (the “Agreement”). The rights of the WCWW Committee, LLC were assigned to The Members Club at Woodcreek and Wildewood, which completed the transaction as purchaser.

The purchase price received by us from the purchaser was (a) approximately $4,100,000 in cash subject to certain credits, adjustments and prorations pursuant to the Agreement, (b) the assumption of certain liabilities and (c) contingent value rights. The Agreement provides for a post-closing settlement sixty days from the closing date which has been concluded. The Company realized a gain on this sale of approximately $1,158,000.

The Company’s outstanding balance of $4,100,000 on its revolving credit line with Textron Financial Corporation (“Textron”), which was scheduled to mature on March 18, 2009, was paid in full concurrent with the closing of this sale. This loan was collateralized by a security interest in Stonehenge. With the retirement in full of the Textron revolving credit line, the Company has no outstanding corporate indebtedness.

At June 30, 2009, the Company’s only remaining real estate asset is the undeveloped land obtained in the legal settlement of a matter referred to as the Young Complaints (Note 4). As noted above, the Company closed on the sale of its last golf course asset, Stonehenge, on January 23, 2009. Therefore, the operations of Stonehenge are accounted for as discontinued operations as of the signing of the purchase and sale agreement on September 26, 2008 and are retrospective to November 8, 2007, the date the Company exited the plan of liquidation and re-adopted going concern basis of accounting. The title to Stonehenge was held by Golf Trust of America, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and the Company’s operating partnership.

Alternative Business Strategies

The Board has not limited the types of alternative growth strategies it intends to consider. Emphasis is to be placed on areas of historical Company expertise, as well as that of our management and board of directors. See Note 9 regarding discussion of net operating loss carryforwards in a business combination.

To date, the Company has not entered into a definitive agreement with another company regarding growth initiatives or a business combination.

Basis of Presentation

Interim Statements

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 have been prepared in accordance with (a) accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and (b) the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for smaller reporting companies. These condensed consolidated financial statements have not been audited by a registered independent public accounting firm; however, they include adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the judgment of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information for such periods. These results are not necessarily indicative of results for any other interim period or for the full year.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements in accordance with GAAP have been omitted as allowed in quarterly reports by the rules of the SEC. The Company’s management believes that the disclosures included in the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes are adequate to make the information not misleading, but also believes that these statements should be read in conjunction with the summary of significant accounting policies and notes to the consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed on March 20, 2009.

Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries GTA GP, Inc. and GTA LP, Inc., and Golf Trust of America, L.P. and GTA-Stonehenge, LLC.

Use of Estimates

Management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions which affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses reported. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions.

Stock based compensation

Compensation expense is determined by reference to the fair market value of an award on the date of grant and is amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per common share are presented under two formats: basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share. Earnings per share are computed by dividing net income (after deducting any dividends on preferred stock) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share are computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including potentially dilutive shares such as options and warrants to purchase shares of common stock at various amounts per share. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, the earnings (loss) per share was the same for basic and diluted since the effect of the options would have been anti-dilutive.

Discontinued Operations

As discussed in Note 1 above, the Company signed a purchase and sale agreement for the disposition of Stonehenge on September 26, 2008 and closed on the disposition of Stonehenge on January 23, 2009; therefore, pursuant to FAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” the operations of Stonehenge are accounted for as discontinued operations as of the signing of this agreement.

Revenue Recognition - Revenues from golf operations, food and beverage and merchandise sales were recognized at the time of sale or when the service is provided. Revenues from membership dues are billed monthly and recognized in the period earned. The monthly dues are expected to cover the cost of providing future membership services. Prepaid dues are recognized as income over the prepayment period.

Membership Initiation Fees - Certain memberships previously sold at Stonehenge had initiation fees totaling approximately $1,326,000 that were refundable (without interest) based on specific conditions, generally upon conclusion of a thirty-year required membership term, as defined in the Club Membership Manual. An initiation fee was required to be paid on all memberships at Stonehenge. The majority of those membership fees were not refundable and were deferred and recognized over the average expected life of an active membership. Membership initiation fees were deferred and recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the average expected life of an active membership, which based on historical information was deemed to be an average nine years for all membership categories.

Reclassifications

Certain previously reported amounts in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

Fair Value Measurement

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS 157. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements. The definition of fair value retains the exchange price notion in earlier definitions of fair value. SFAS 157 clarifies that the exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell the asset or transfer the liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability. The definition focuses on the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability (an exit price), not the price that would be paid to acquire the asset or received to assume the liability (an entry price). SFAS 157 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) 157-1, Application of FASB Statement 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncement That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13, issued in February 2008, amends SFAS 157 to exclude certain leasing transactions accounted for under previously existing accounting guidance. However, this scope exception does not apply to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, regardless of whether those assets and liabilities are related to leases. FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement 157 , issued in February 2008, delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in an entity’s financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 157 was further amended in October 2008 by FSP SFAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active, which clarifies the application of SFAS 157 to assets participating in inactive markets. In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional authoritative guidance to assist both issuers and users of financial statements in determining whether a market is active or inactive, and whether a transaction is distressed. FSP FAS 154-4 is effective for the Company for the quarter ending June 30, 2009. The adoption did not have a material impact on its financial position and results of operations.

SFAS 157 describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1— Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2— Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3— Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

In addition, SFAS 157 requires the Company to disclose the fair value for financial assets on both a recurring and non-recurring basis.

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other assets and trade accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. At December 31, 2008, cash equivalents consist of U.S. Treasury bills with original maturity dates of thirteen weeks, for which management determined fair value through quoted prices. Fair value of cash equivalents that do not trade on a regular basis in active markets are classified as Level 2.

The Company has a note receivable with a balance at June 30, 2009 of approximately $241,000 which is measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and is classified as Level 3.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:


	March 31, 2009			December 31, 2008
Land	$	1,032,342		$	1,032,342
Equipment general		18,061			18,061
		1,050,403			1,050,403
Less accumulated depreciation		(4,523	)		(2,735	)
	$	1,045,880		$	1,047,668

Depreciation expense amounted to approximately $900 and $700 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $1,800 and $1,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Other land includes the estimated fair value of 116.78 acres of undeveloped land in Charleston County, South Carolina (which the Company obtained title to on March 5, 2008 in the final settlement of certain litigation which involved one of our former Board members and was known as the Young Complaints) of approximately $1,032,000.

Receivables

Note receivable

The note receivable of approximately $241,000 represents the estimated net present value of a note receivable from Mr. Larry D. Young and the other plaintiffs in the Young litigation received as a result of a settlement agreement executed on February 1, 2008. The promissory note is in the principal amount of approximately $3,877,000, which outstanding balance will be considered satisfied in full upon timely remittance of the $500,000 in total scheduled payments. The scheduled payments are $100,000 due on May 31, 2008 (which was received as scheduled) followed by a payment of approximately $133,000 due on January 1, 2009 (which was received on December 31, 2008) and subsequent payments due January 1, 2010 and 2011, respectively. This balance accretes over the term of this note using an interest rate of approximately 10%. The accretion is recorded in interest income.

Discontinued Operations

As previously disclosed in Note 1, the Company signed a purchase and sale agreement for the disposition of Stonehenge on September 26, 2008 which closed on January 23, 2009; therefore, the operations of Stonehenge are accounted for as discontinued operations effective as of the signing of this agreement. The carrying values of the major classes of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations, included under the “Current and non-current assets of discontinued operations” and “Current and non-current liabilities of discontinued operations,” captions in the consolidated condensed balance sheet at December 31, 2008 are as follows:


	December 31, 2008
Cash and cash equivalents	$	25,876
Accounts receivable		333,972
Prepaid expenses		30,978
Inventory		125,705
Current assets of discontinued operations		516,531

Property and equipment		4,581,308
Accumulated depreciation		(670,951	)
Non-current assets of discontinued operations		3,910,357

Total assets of discontinued operations	$	4,426,888

Accounts payable	$	139,406
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		96,506
Long-term debt – current portion		4,141,534
Member initiation fees and other deferred revenue – current portion		318,866
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		4,696,312

Long-term debt, net of current portion		72,391
Member initiation fees and other deferred revenue, net of current portion		733,042
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations		805,433

Total liabilities of discontinued operations	$	5,501,745

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Notes to the Table of Discontinued Operations Above:

Long-term debt — current portion

Prior to the sale of GTA-Stonehenge, LLC, or GTA-SH, had a $4,200,000 revolving credit line with Textron Financial Corporation (“Textron”), with an outstanding balance of $4,100,000 at December 31, 2008 which was scheduled to mature on March 18, 2009 and is included in the “Long-term debt — current portion” in the table above. This loan was collateralized by a security interest in Stonehenge. This revolving credit line was paid in full concurrent with the closing of the sale of Stonehenge on January 23, 2009.

Also included in “Long-term debt — current portion” are various other loan and capital lease obligations that the Company entered into that had payment terms ranging from approximately $200 to $2,000 per month and interest rates of 6.5% to 9.0%. These obligations were assumed by the buyer of Stonehenge effective with the closing of the sale on January 23, 2009.

Summary results of discontinued operations for the period January 1, 2009 to January 22, 2009 and for the year ended December 31, 2008.


	Period January 1, 2009 to January 22, 2009			Year Ended December 31, 2008
Revenues from discontinued operations	$	148,829		$	4,064,669

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations before income tax provision	$	(130,336	)	$	(716,308	)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(130,336	)	$	(716,308	)

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	$	1,158,414		$	—

Stock Based Compensation

The compensation committee of the board of directors determines compensation, including stock options and awards. Options are generally awarded with the exercise price equal to the closing NYSE AMEX price on the respective grant date, as specified by the Compensation Committee, and become exercisable in three to five years.

The Company’s 2007 Stock Option Plan, which is stockholder approved, permits the grant of share options and shares to its employees for up to 700,000 shares of common stock. The Company believes that such awards better align the interests of its employees with those of its stockholders. These option awards generally vest ratably over three years and have three to five year contractual terms from the vesting date. Any options issued to employees who are subsequently terminated do not expire early as a result of termination but expire pursuant to their contractual terms at issuance. Certain option and share awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the Stock Option Plan).

Pursuant to the respective option plans, except the 1997 Non-Employee Director’s Plan and the 2007 Stock Option Plan , any options issued to employees who are subsequently terminated expire ninety days following his/her termination if not exercised. The options issued under the 1997 Non-Employee Director’s Plan are exercisable until their original expiration date. As of June 30, 2009, there are 40,000 options outstanding under the 1997 Non-Employee Director’s Plan and 20,000 options outstanding under the 1997 General Plan.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of the Company’s stock. Within the valuation model, the Company currently estimates that all of these options will be exercised. The expected term of options is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time that options are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury bill rate in effect at the time of grant. The fair values of the options were estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on the following assumptions:



	Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2009		June 30, 2008
Risk free interest rate	1.56	%	2.64	%
Expected average life	3.5 years		4 years
Expected volatility	67	%	54	%
Expected dividend yield	0	%	0	%
Forfeiture rate	0	%	0	%

A summary of option activity under our stock option plans for the six months ended June 30, 2009 is as follows:


	Number of options		Weighted average exercise price ($)		Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	Aggregate intrinsic Value ($)
Options outstanding at December 31, 2008	565,000		$	1.99
Plus options granted	215,000			1.03
Less:
Options canceled or expired	(20,000	)		24.50

Options outstanding at June 30, 2009	760,000			2.68	2.8	$	26,350

Options exercisable at June 30, 2009	221,666		$	5.29	1.7	$	—

Stock-based compensation expense included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations is approximately $46,000 and $37,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and approximately $86,000 and $71,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of June 30, 2009, there is approximately $317,000 of total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to options granted under the Company’s plans that will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years. During the three months ended June 30, 2009, no options were issued, vested, exercised or expired. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, 70,003 options vested, no options were exercised and 20,000 options expired. The vesting of these options accelerates upon change of control under certain circumstances and the Board’s options also accelerate upon the resignation or removal of a director upon completion of his elected term.

With respect to the options awarded to the independent Board members on March 4, 2009, one of the four independent Board members elected to receive the cash equivalent of the stock options paid out over the three year vesting period instead of receiving stock options, as permitted by the Compensation Committee, due to the stock ownership restrictions and their applicability to his current stock ownership percentage. The cash equivalent of the estimated grant-date fair value of these options of approximately $19,000 is recorded as a board fee expense and is included in accrued liabilities as of June 30, 2009. This amount will be paid out ratably on the vesting dates of March 5, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Other Income

For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recognized other income of approximately $1,641,000 which primarily represents the gain from the settlement of certain litigation formerly known as the Young Complaints. In connection with the settlement, a note receivable that was recorded at its estimated net present value at that time of approximately $432,000 (see Note 3) and undeveloped land that was recorded at its estimated fair value of $1,032,000 (see Note 4). Further, the Company recognized approximately $177,000 in income from the resolution of the property tax lawsuit related to a property which had previously owned known as the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club.

Income Taxes

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company has approximately $84 million and $85 million of federal income tax net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs), respectively, which may be utilized to offset taxable income generated in future years which are included in deferred income tax assets for the respective periods. The Company recorded a valuation allowance for these carryforwards. The Company had pre-tax net income of approximately $342,000 and $544,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. These net operating losses expire at various dates beginning with the 2021 tax year and ending with the 2029 tax year. It is possible that some or all of these NOLs could be utilized by the surviving corporation in a business combination and could make the Company a more attractive potential business partner. However, the use of NOLs is subject to numerous rules and regulations, including limitations resulting from a more than 50% change in ownership, which can substantially reduce the amount of NOLs that are ultimately available to offset income in subsequent years. A change in ownership coupled with a sale of the remaining golf courses could result in an effective loss of the Company’s NOLs. In addition, should an ownership change of control be deemed to have occurred, the Company may be limited by industry or line of business in its ability to successfully utilize existing NOLs.

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

Golf Trust of America, Inc. was incorporated in Maryland on November 8, 1996. We had been engaged in a liquidation of our assets pursuant to a plan of liquidation approved by our stockholders. However, as previously announced and described more fully below, we are currently considering additional strategic options to maximize stockholder value.

As of August 10, 2009 our only remaining real estate asset is the undeveloped land obtained in the settlement of certain litigation formerly known as the Young complaints. Through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, GTA GP, Inc. and GTA LP, Inc., we hold 100 percent of the interests in the Operating Partnership. GTA GP, Inc. is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership and owns a 0.2 percent interest therein. GTA LP, Inc. is the sole limited partner in the operating partnership and owns a 99.8 percent interest therein.

Termination of the Plan of Liquidation

The Board adopted a resolution declaring the termination of the Plan of Liquidation, or the POL, advisable and the Company’s stockholders approved such proposal to terminate the POL on November 8, 2007. Therefore, financial statements subsequent to this date are presented under the going concern basis as an operating company rather than under the liquidation basis of accounting.

The Board believes that the termination of the POL affords the Company flexibility in maximizing value for its stockholders. Operating the Company as a going concern outside of the POL allows the Company to pursue alternative business strategies, including a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other growth initiative. The Board was still permitted to pursue the sale of the Company’s last golf course asset, Stonehenge (which closed on January 23, 2009 and is discussed in further detail in Note 1 of Item 1 in this Quarterly Report) and/or consider the liquidation of the Company in the event that it is unable to identify and affect a viable alternative, but it would no longer be required to do so by the terms of the POL. Subsequent to the termination of the POL, we had continued to own and operate Stonehenge, which had approximately 880 members, until the closing of the sale of Stonehenge on January 23, 2009. Concurrently, we have placed renewed emphasis on initiatives to resume corporate growth in an effort to create value for stockholders. We are seeking to grow within areas of historical expertise and areas that management considers to be of logical interest, but will also evaluate acquisitions or business combinations in unallied industries.

There can be no assurance that the Company will successfully consummate a viable alternative growth strategy. The Company has limited financial and management capacity, will be competing with organizations possessing far greater resources, and is subject to specific industry and macro economic factors, many of which may prove outside of the Company’s control or sphere of influence.

Discontinued Operations

On January 23, 2009, the Company completed the sale of the business and the related assets of the Country Clubs of Wildewood and Woodcreek Farms, or Stonehenge, representing two private golf courses operating under one club structure located in South Carolina. The sale was made to WCWW Committee, LLC, pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated September 26, 2008 (the “Agreement”). The rights of the WCWW Committee, LLC were assigned to The Members Club at Woodcreek and Wildewood, which completed the transaction as Purchaser.

The purchase price received by us from the Purchaser was (a) approximately $4,100,000 in cash subject to certain credits, adjustments and prorations pursuant to the Agreement, (b) the assumption of certain liabilities and (c) contingent value rights. The Agreement provided for a post-closing settlement sixty days from the closing date which has been concluded. The Company realized a gain on this sale of approximately $1,158,000.

The Company’s outstanding balance of $4,100,000 on its revolving credit line with Textron Financial Corporation (“Textron”) was paid in full concurrent with the closing of this sale. This loan was collateralized by a security interest in Stonehenge. With the retirement in full of the Textron revolving credit line, the Company has no outstanding corporate indebtedness.

At June 30, 2009, the Company’s only remaining real estate asset is the undeveloped land obtained in the legal settlement of a matter referred to as the Young Complaints (Note 4). The operations of Stonehenge are accounted for as discontinued operations as of the signing of the purchase and sale agreement on September 26, 2008. The title to Stonehenge was held by Golf Trust of America, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and the Company’s operating partnership.

Other Matters

On March 3, 2009, the Company received certification of inadvertent acquisition from Odyssey Value Advisors, LLC, pertaining to Company shares acquired in excess of a threshold described in the Shareholder Rights Agreement of 1999. On March 9, 2009, the Company board of directors, with William Vlahos recused due to his position as general partner of Odyssey, unanimously approved a resolution to accept the certification of inadvertent acquisition from Odyssey. Aforementioned resolution incorporates modification to vesting schedule for stock options originally issued on January 23, 2008, to Mr. Vlahos for service as a member of the board of directors. This modification specifies that said options will vest upon the later to occur of (a) the date on which such vesting would not cause Odyssey to become an Acquiring Person under the Rights Agreement, and (b) the date on which such options would have vested in accordance with the original vesting schedule.

Stock Repurchase Authorization

On November 11, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500,000 in shares of the Company's common stock. Stock repurchases under this authorization may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including price, cash balances, general business and market conditions, the dilutive effects of share-based incentive plans, alternative investment opportunities and working capital needs. The stock repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. The purchases will be funded from available cash balances and repurchased shares will be returned to the status of authorized but un-issued shares of common stock. No shares have been repurchased under this authorization as of August 10, 2009.

Executive Summary

We reported a net loss of approximately $318,000 ($0.04 per basic share) and $386,000 ($0.05 per basic share) for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively and net income of approximately $342,000 ($0.05 per basic share) and $544,000 ($0.07 per basic share) for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2009 of $318,000 is attributed to the public company operating costs of the corporate office of approximately $339,000 offset by interest income of approximately $21,000. The net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2008 of $386,000 is attributed to the public company operating costs of the corporate office of approximately $308,000 and the net loss from the discontinued operations of Stonehenge of approximately $126,000 offset by interest income of approximately $48,000.

The net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 of approximately $341,000 is primarily due to the gain from discontinued operations of approximately $1,158,000 recognized on the sale of Stonehenge plus interest income of approximately $58,000 offset by the public company operating costs of the corporate office of approximately $745,000 and the net loss from the discontinued operations of Stonehenge of approximately $130,000.

The net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 of approximately $544,000 was primarily due to the gain of approximately $1,464,000 recognized from the settlement of certain litigation formerly known as the Young Complaints. Further, the Company recognized approximately $177,000 in income from the resolution of the property tax lawsuit related to the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, or the Resort, which we owned until it was sold on July 16, 2007. We also recognized interest income of approximately $116,000. This income was offset by the public company operating costs of the corporate office of approximately $932,000, the net loss from the discontinued operations of Stonehenge of approximately $275,000 and other expenses of approximately $6,000.

For the three months ended June 30, 2009, operating expenses from the continuing operations of the Company totaled approximately $340,000 consisting of approximately $1,000 in depreciation expense and $339,000 in operating expenses of the corporate office. The Corporate office expenses primarily consisted of approximately (i) $23,000 in tax, audit and accounting consulting fees, (ii) $102,000 in salary and benefits, (iii) $15,000 in legal fees, (iv) $38,000 in insurance, (v) $46,000 in stock option expense (see Note 7 of Item 1 to this Quarterly Report), (vi) $36,000 for shareholder related expenses such as shareholder transfer agent fees, NYSE AMEX fees, board fees and printing costs for SEC required reports, (vii) $24,000 in other fees and operating expenses such as rent and utilities, travel and other miscellaneous operating expenses and (viii) $55,000 in expenses related to efforts to identify and qualify potential merger/acquisition candidates including legal, travel, consulting and other miscellaneous expenses.

For the three months ended June 30, 2008, operating expenses from the continuing operations of the Company totaled approximately $308,000 in operating expenses consisting of approximately $1,000 in depreciation expense and $307,000 in operating expenses of the corporate office. The corporate office expenses primarily consisted of approximately (i) $13,000 in tax, audit and accounting consulting fees, (ii) $116,000 in salary and benefits, (iii) $22,000 in legal fees, (iv) $44,000 in insurance, (v) $37,000 in stock option expense (see Note 7 of Item 1 to this Quarterly Report), (vi) $40,000 for shareholder related expenses such as shareholder transfer agent fees, NYSE AMEX fees, board fees and printing costs for SEC required reports, and (vii) $35,000 in other fees and operating expenses such as rent, utilities, technology support, certain annual taxes and fees and other miscellaneous operating expenses.

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, operating expenses from the continuing operations of the Company totaled approximately $745,000 consisting of approximately $2,000 in depreciation expense and $743,000 in operating expenses of the corporate office. The Corporate office expenses primarily consisted of approximately (i) $111,000 in tax, audit and accounting consulting fees, (ii) $207,000 in salary and benefits, (iii) $46,000 in legal fees, (iv) $79,000 in insurance, (v) $86,000 in stock option expense (see Note 7 of Item 1 to this Quarterly Report), (vi) $89,000 for shareholder related expenses such as shareholder transfer agent fees, NYSE AMEX fees, board fees and printing costs for SEC required reports, (vii) $58,000 in other fees and operating expenses such as rent, utilities, technology support, travel and other miscellaneous operating expenses and (viii) $67,000 in expenses related to efforts to identify and qualify potential merger/acquisition candidates including legal, travel, consulting and other miscellaneous expenses.

For the six months ended June 30, 2008, operating expenses from the continuing operations of the Company totaled approximately $932,000 in operating expenses consisting of approximately $1,000 in depreciation expense and $931,000 in operating expenses of the corporate office. The corporate office expenses primarily consisted of approximately (i) $183,000 in tax, audit and accounting consulting fees, (ii) $263,000 in salary and benefits, (iii) $77,000 in legal fees, (iv) $97,000 in insurance, (v) $71,000 in stock option expense (see Note 7 of Item 1 to this Quarterly Report), (vi) $90,000 for shareholder related expenses such as shareholder transfer agent fees, NYSE AMEX fees, board fees and printing costs for SEC required reports, (vii) $43,000 in settlement fees and expenses related to certain claims now resolved, (viii) $31,000 in certain annual taxes and fees and (ix) $76,000 in other fees and operating expenses such as rent, utilities, technology support, travel and other miscellaneous operating expenses.

Income Taxes

The Company had pre-tax net income of approximately $342,000 and $544,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Included in deferred income tax assets as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are Federal and state operating loss carryforwards of approximately $84 million and $85 million, respectively. The Company recorded a valuation allowance for these carryforwards. These net operating losses expire at various dates beginning with the 2021 tax year and ending with the 2029 tax year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At June 30, 2009, our cash balance was approximately $7,344,000. No cash proceeds were retained from the sale of Stonehenge as the purchase price was $4,100,000 and the outstanding balance under our Textron revolving line of credit for which Stonehenge served as collateral was $4,100,000 (see further discussion below). The promissory note that was executed in the settlement of the Young Complaints has scheduled payments as follows: (a) $100,000 principal due and paid on May 31, 2008; (b) approximately $133,000 principal due on January 1, 2009 which was paid December 31, 2008; (c) approximately $133,000 principal due on January 1, 2010; and (d) approximately $134,000 principal due on January 1, 2011. In the event these installments are not received timely, the note provides for an additional installment of approximately $3,377,000 principal, plus interest. Also, the Board continues to assess future plans for the land that we obtained title to in the settlement of the Young Complaints (approximately 117 acres of undeveloped land in Charleston County, South Carolina) which could provide additional liquidity. Due to the current low interest rates, we realize only a nominal amount of interest income on our cash balances at the present time.

We had a $4,200,000 revolving credit line with Textron Financial Corporation (“Textron”), which was scheduled to mature on March 18, 2009. This loan was collateralized by a security interest in Stonehenge. The interest rate was the prime rate in effect on the first business day of the month plus 1.75% per annum paid monthly. This line of credit had an outstanding balance of $4,100,000 that was paid in full concurrent with the closing of the sale. With the retirement in full of the Textron revolving credit line, the Company has no outstanding corporate indebtedness.

We currently intend to pay corporate overhead in 2009 from current cash balances. During 2008, several cost reduction initiatives were implemented at corporate headquarters to reduce operating expenses including reduction of professional fees which have decreased since we are no longer under the plan of liquidation, reduction of Board fees, consolidation of office space, reduction of staff and elimination of certain services. However, the corporate overhead expense for 2009 is impacted by the expenses incurred to seek candidates and perform diligence for an acquisition or other growth initiative and will be further impacted if we are successful in completing an acquisition or other growth initiative.

We believe that we possess adequate liquidity and capital resources to conduct our operations. In the event that we pursue an acquisition or other strategic alternative requiring significant capital investment, it is anticipated that funding will be provided by cash on hand, equity issuance, debt issuance, commercial credit facilities or a combination of the aforementioned.

The Board has not limited the types of alternative growth strategies it intends to consider. Emphasis is to be placed on areas of our historical expertise, as well as that of our management and board of directors. To date, we have not entered into a definitive agreement with another company regarding growth initiatives or a business combination.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2009, we have no off balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, revenues, expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Contractual Obligations, Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

There have not been any material changes from the contractual obligations, contingent liabilities and commitments previously disclosed in our 2008 annual report for fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. Please refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Contractual Obligations, Contingent Liabilities and Commitments” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed on March 20, 2009, for a description of our contractual obligations.

Inflation

Inflation has not historically had a significant impact on us. Now that we no longer own any golf course assets, we are subject to the risks that our costs of operations will increase and we will be unable to offset those increases with cost saving measures. However, until we make an acquisition, the impact of inflation should continue to be insignificant.

Seasonality

Now that we have sold Stonehenge, until we make an acquisition, the impact of seasonality should continue to be insignificant.

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We have not entered into any transactions using derivative financial instruments. We have no outstanding debt.

We have not entered into any transactions using foreign currency or derivative commodity instruments; therefore, we do not face any foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management assesses the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures based upon the prevailing facts and circumstances, including management’s reasonable judgment of such facts.

As of June 30, 2009, we evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)). Management concluded that as of June 30, 2009, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to us (including our consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in our Exchange Act reports.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We currently do not have any outstanding legal proceedings.

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.		Description

10.1.2+		First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Golf Trust of America, Inc. and Michael Pearce dated as of April 26, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1.2 to our company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 14, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference).

31.1*		Certification of the Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*		Certification of the Registrant’s Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1*		Certification of the Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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Filed herewith.

Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


		GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.

Date: August 14, 2009	By:	/s/ Michael C. Pearce
		Michael C. Pearce
		Chief Executive Officer and President

Date: August 14, 2009	By:	/s/ Tracy S. Clifford
		Tracy S. Clifford
		Chief Financial Officer and Secretary