The English Golf Union (EGU) has launched a dynamic Internet service, EGU Golf Central, that it claims will transform the way golfers arrange the playing of the game.

It is the only online service endorsed by the Governing Body of English amateur golf in England. Over 600 clubs are already participating in EGU Golf central, which aims to make playing golf in England more accessible.

In just three clicks, golfers can see special offers on green fees, group and society packages, entry forms for open competitions, clubs that have membership vacancies as well as information on all 1900+ clubs in England.

EGU Golf Central also provides golf clubs with facilities to help improve their own marketing and communications with their members and visitors. 

EGU Chief Executive Paul Baxter said: "Promoting and growing the game is a major objective of the EGU. Golf Central allows any golfer, be they in York or New York, to book the best value golf deals at hundreds of clubs, it allows non-club members find membership vacancies and brings the enthusiastic golfer open competitions to play in all over the country."

At a glance golfers can then see which clubs have special offers, open competitions or vacancies as well as general information on each club including directions and local weather.

EGU Golf Central is free for both golfers and clubs to use. EGU Golf Central is available via the English Golf Union website, www.englishgolfunion.org/golfcentral/