Conference 7.286::golf

1789.0. "IRELAND- GOLF RESERVATION SYSTEM PROPOSAL" by MACNAS::D_HICKEY () Tue Oct 12 1993 06:13

    As I am leaving DEC soon, on compulsory redundancy, I would like your
    views as to the potential of the following business venture.
    
    I am planning to establish a golf marketing network, which would allow
    visitors to Ireland to reserve tee-time at the course of their choice
    on the network.
    A network of PC's at the courses will be linked to a server which will
    be accessible by the network of clients. Courses can be reviewed, text
    only at first, and available tee-time reserved.
    Method of payment not finalised, approx. 10% of cost of playing.
    
    I am not soliciting here but am keen to get views as to whether golfers
    who travel would find the service useful.
    The big trick is the development of a focussed network of clients who
    a)travel, b)play golf when they travel, and c) Use internet.
    My first pass at this will be to bulletin into large Internet networks.
    
    I would welcome views as to usefulness or otherwise and any other
    impressions regarding operation of service, or snags relating to it.
    
    Macnas::D_HICKEY
    
    Regds
    
    Donal Hickey

    Donal,
    
    I would certainly be interested, however, I don't travel at all. If I
    ever did plan to go to Ireland, I would be interested in
    knowing what you would offer.
    
    Rich

    I would be interested in using such a network facility. Let me know
    if you go forward with your idea.
    John