New golf attraction aims to open in New Brighton by Easter

Jan 9 2013 by Liam Murphy, Wallasey News

IT IS hoped work on a new golf-based tourist attraction for Wirral could start later this month.

Based on council-owned tennis courts and bowling greens in New Brighton, Wirral company Championship Miniature Golf hopes to attract more visitors to the resort.

The site is located near the recently completed Marine Point scheme developed by Neptune and a full planning application has been submitted to the council which earlier had agreed to allow the company to lease the land.

Nick Ashfield, director of the company seeking to build the attraction, said he hoped to create an 18-hole miniature golf course based on famous holes from top golf courses.

He said if planning permission was forthcoming he hoped work would start by the end of January to allow for an Easter opening.

He said: "I think everyone is keen to see it there and once the council made the decision to move forward with the land hopefully everything is going to come right."

Mr Ashfield added: "Championship Mini Golf is great fun for all the family but offers a serious challenge to the competitive minded. It's unique attraction and will become our flagship site."

He also promised public tournaments throughout the year and Championship Mini Golf leagues for all ages as well as plans to work with the local primary schools to provide an introduction into the real game of golf "and all the positive life skills that golf teaches".

Local councillor and cabinet member for regeneration, Cllr Pat Hackett, said: “This is fantastic news for the continuing renaissance of New Brighton as a seaside resort and will add so much colour with this additional family attraction.

"It will also bring the visitors flocking in alongside the Bubbles World of Play opposite which is also due to open around the same time.”

"It will not only be a great attraction for visitors but also locals who will benefit with the creation of more jobs.”