Golf Tourism England Membership: Elevate Your Venue
A Summary of GTE Membership
Membership of Golf Tourism England is designed for organisations and individuals involved in the golf travel industry, who are committed to growing Golf Tourism in England.
We run an annual Convention, regular FAM Trips and Workshops, and seek to raise the awareness of the opportunity that exists to attract more visitors from home and abroad. We are also committed to building the awareness and profile of England’s great golf courses.
Our website is a comprehensive guide of the golf courses and hotels that can provide first class service and facilities, and we promote this through our digital channels including active social media platforms and content creation.
Importantly, the membership has become a thriving community willing to share knowledge and experience.
GTE membership Fees
Membership Benefits Include
- Listing on the GTE website with a direct link to your tee time booking engine
- Inclusion in digital, PR, and social campaigns reaching international golf audiences
- Priority referrals to tour operators and travel agents building golf itineraries
- Invitations to GTE community events, workshops, and familiarisation trips
- Use of the official GTE Member Logo and promotional toolkit
Membership Fee
Initial set-up fee: £250 + VAT (to build your digital presence)
Annual membership: From £450 + VAT per year
Flexible partnership levels available for golf clubs, resorts, and regional destinations.
All fees are subject to VAT
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Membership Benefits at Golf Tourism England
Below outlines just some of the membership perks of joining the Golf Tourism England network
NATIONAL BODY SUPPORT
Support a national body, internationally recognised, committed to the promotion of England as a golf tourism destination both domestically and internationally.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Access to expertise, research, advice and case studies to help enhance your golf venues offering.
DIGITAL ASSETS
Access GTE’s digital assets including the website, social media, database and newsletters.
GOLF TOURISM LOGO
Use the GTE’s logo as a mark of welcome and quality.
PARTNERSHIPS
Benefit from GTE’s partnerships with governing bodies and tourism authorities.
MARKETING EXPERTS
Enhance your venue through using our Marketing Experts.
EVENTS
Discounted rates to attend events and forums.
NETWORKING
Access a global tourism network of tourism trade, the Golf Tourism England membership and media contacts.
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Golf Tourism England (GTE) is the driving force behind showcasing England as a premier golf destination. With a deep knowledge of the game and an unwavering commitment to excellence, they act as the true custodians of English golf—connecting international travelers with world-class courses, hidden regional gems, and unforgettable experiences. Whether organizing tailored golf trips or coordinating impactful fam tours, Golf Tourism England (GTE) and Andrew Cooke bring passion, expertise, and leadership to promoting England and its incredible links, heathland and parkland golf courses.
David N Reid, Managing Partner
Fairways to Heaven Golf Travel
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Golf trips to England used to be so difficult to coordinate we almost gave up. Then I met Andrew Cooke at the PGA Show in Orlando several years ago, he was on a mission to promote golf travel to England.
Since then I’ve taken fam trips with Andrew and GTE to the heathlands and links courses of Surrey and Kent that quickly resulted in group business from our American clients. During this time, operations on the ground have greatly improved.
I’m Just back last month from a group fam trip with Andrew to Southwest England, playing the wonderful links courses of Devon and Cornwall, and also enjoying world class cuisine and hospitality.
Talk about a hidden gem! Welcome to the latest must play golf region in England, it is spectacular
Declan O’Brien, Owner & CEO
Destinations Golf & Leisure
New York
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I have just returned from England a few weeks ago, and had an incredible time travelling around Cornwall and Devon on the GTE FAM trip, and played some of the most amazing courses I have seen in my life. Fantastic hospitality, great hotels, great service, and some sensational hidden gem golf courses that we just haven’t heard about in the US until now. Our clients will simply love this part of England.
Robert Sexton
Elete Golf Experiences
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Over the last four years Goswick Golf Club has increased its visitor revenue by 120%. There has been many factors which have contributed to this growth, but one of those, has been as a result of the work we have done with Golf Tourism England.
Although we are a championship course and an Open Qualifier for the British Open, we have lacked exposure to the golfing world due mainly to our remote location in the North East of England.
By working with Andrew Cooke from GTE we developed a tour operator programme whereby we brought tour operators from the UK, Europe and the USA to Goswick to experience our offering. I am pleased to say, for minimal financial outlay, this exposure has dramatically increased our tour operator business contributing to our overall visitor revenue growth.
I would recommend any golf club who needs to increase their visitor revenue in a cost effective way to talk to GTE about how they can contribute.
Roger Andrews
Goswick Golf Club
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Golf Tourism England has done a great job over the years providing a focus for the golf tourism industry in England, and promoting England as a destination on the global stage.
The GTE Convention, which The Belfry was proud to host in 2023, is the embodiment of all the work they do behind the scenes.
Neil Walker
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
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The future looks bright. As an industry association we now have a voice and people are starting to listen. A perfect example of this is the opening up of dialogue between Golf Tourism England, Visit England and England Golf. There is now real hope that England can emerge from the shadows and become a leading player in the international golf tourism marketplace. England’s transport links and general tourism offer are outstanding, when coupled with our rich golfing heritage and variety of courses forms a fairly formidable package.
Geoff Harris
England’s Golf Coast Manager