Golf Business News – Global real-time golf course booking service launched with Google and TIGER GDS

Korea-based golf technology company AGL has launched a global integration between its real-time golf course booking service and 'Booking with Google'.

The service, which went live on July 10, currently operates in more than 25 countries, including the UK, enabling golfers around the world to book golf tee times in real time via Google search and maps by simply clicking the 'Book Online' button. 'Book with Google'. This service is powered by TIGER GDS and integrated with real-time booking platform HeyTeeTime.

Previously used for bookings at hotels, restaurants, salons and gyms, the service has now been expanded to include tee time bookings.

This development is expected to make it easier to plan golf trips for players around the world, allow easy access to any golf course and provide significant marketing benefits to golf courses by attracting new domestic and international customers.

Book a Golf Lesson Online with a Google Search
Golfers used to face many hurdles when planning a golf trip, often having to navigate through various golf course websites or search multiple country-specific golf booking sites to book. Now, with a Google search or Google Maps, simply searching for your desired golf course or nearby location provides quick access to the 'Book Online' button for quick and easy booking.

Real Time Booking Guarantee with Simple and Easy Payment
On clicking the 'Book Online' button, users are redirected to the website where they can select their desired entertainment time. Golfers can choose a date and time that best fits their schedule and specify the number of players. Total cost includes green fees and any additional fees for carts, caddies and other options, which may vary from time to time. After golfers confirm details and complete payment, the booking is processed and confirmed with the golf course in real time.

Affiliate Registration for Golf Lessons with Google Booking
Golf courses can attract inbound customers from all over the world and increase their revenue at no extra cost by using 'Place on Google'. Courses looking to offer tee times to golfers around the world can complete a TIGER GDS partnership application on the AGL website (www.aglgw.com). Upon completion, the golf course's 'Book Online' button will be powered by Google, making booking easier.