Customers can not only book online but also see images of the different golf courses as well as details about special offers and nearby accommodation.<\/p>\n
So far, 19 clubs across the region are signed up to the scheme and more are coming on board all the time.<\/p>\n
According to Tourism Partnership, they have also been able to tap into the surge in interest created by the Ryder Cup that\u2019s being held at the Celtic Manor, in Newport, later this year.<\/p>\n
After the Olympics and the football World Cup, it\u2019s the third biggest event in the global sporting calendar.<\/p>\n
Tourism Partnership Marketing Executive Carole Startin is delighted that the online booking service is proving such a success.<\/p>\n
She said: \u201cIt\u2019s a huge success. The clubs have now produced 6,687 bookings which have brought 19,426 golfers into North Wales.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey have generated \u00a3468,351 in tee time revenue – but that figure does not take into account the money the visiting golfers also spend on things like accommodation, petrol, food and drink and other purchases.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe majority of golfers coming to North Wales are from around the Midlands and North West of England which is our key target area.<\/p>\n
\u201cEncouragingly, the Ryder Cup has generated a great deal of interest from across the pond in the United States of America.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore and more American golfers are discovering our fantastic courses here in Wales.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur decision to concentrate our efforts online has been extremely important. The ability to book online 24.7 is vital.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe system enables people to book up to six courses at a time, so you can organise a whole week of golfing in one fell swoop.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re also working with our colleagues down at Visit Wales to maximise our marketing efforts in a coordinated way and get the message out there.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn addition, we\u2019re running a major competition this summer for one person to win a 4-ball voucher at all 30 of our top clubs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis ties in with the Ryder Cup Summer professional tournaments in Wales, held at Conwy and Harlech.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think this is a key year for us. We have to take full advantage of the opportunities created by the Ryder Cup and maintain the momentum afterwards.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have some great courses here in North Wales both parkland and links courses.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey offer great value for money \u2013 some of our tee times are the best value in Europe \u2013 so we have a really great golfing offer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe success of this scheme has been made possible by the commitment of the clubs to golf tourism and our partnership with local authorities.\u201d<\/p>\n
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For more information go to: <\/strong>www.golf-northwales.co.uk<\/strong><\/a> or call 0845 450 5885<\/strong><\/p>\n