Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa in Formby, Merseyside, will host the 8th edition of the Golf Tourism England (GTE) Convention from July 25 to 27, 2027, on England’s Golf Coast.
Convention History and Formby Hall Anniversary
The 2027 event marks ten years since the inaugural GTE Convention was held at Formby Hall. The resort will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, highlighting its longstanding impact on UK golf tourism.
Strategic Location on England’s Golf Coast
Formby Hall boasts a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and is near notable courses including Royal Birkdale, Hillside, Southport & Ainsdale, and Formby Golf Club. This location on England’s renowned Golf Coast is central to the
country’s most established golf tourism offerings.
Attendee Profile and International Reach
The convention will gather golf clubs, resorts, hotels, tour operators, and travel specialists, with delegates expected from across Europe and the United States, making it the flagship golf travel industry gathering in the UK.
Official View and Event Impact
David Goscombe, Director of Golf & Leisure at Formby Hall, said, “Hosting the Golf Tourism England Convention again, ten years after the first event was held at Formby Hall, is something we’re really proud to be part of.” He added, “The convention will be bringing some of the leading figures in golf tourism to this part of the country. It
gives us the chance to show them what Formby Hall has to offer and, just as importantly, introduce them to the wider golf experience across Southport and England’s Golf Coast.”
The convention spans three days and promotes golf tourism in a region vital to the local visitor economy, drawing industry professionals to Southport and the surrounding golf destinations on England’s Golf Coast.
Contact Information
Inquiries regarding GTE membership and attendance at the 2027 convention can be directed to Andrew Cooke at acooke@golftourismengland.com.
