Celtic Manor, discount One of the biggest names in golf has entered talks to manage a golf resort that has been proposed near Hoylake.
Wirral Council cabinet members will next week consider a report setting out the £190m project that would see two new golf courses built on Wirral.
It has been revealed that Celtic Manor who are the owners of the South Wales resort that held the 2010 Ryder Cup, is in talks with Jack Nucklaus Joint Venture Group to manage the hotel and conference centre.
The proposals set out plans that would see the development of a championship golf course, a high quality hotel, clubhouse, and would become home to the only Links Academy in the UK outside St Andrews.
Leader of Wirral Council, Cllr Phil Davies said: “Hoylake Golf Resort will be an iconic international project bringing new jobs, prosperity and tourists to Wirral, boosting our economy and visitor numbers.
“It reflects the bold ambitions we have for Wirral and to have industry-leading organisations like Celtic Manor exploring the possibilities is encouraging.
“Tourism is an important part of our growth plan, and supports our pledges around a vibrant economy and job creation.
“We already know the power of golf to attract investment and international visitors to Wirral from our experiences hosting what are widely considered to have been two of the most successful British Opens in recent years.’
In July 2015 the council agreed to appoint the Joint Venture Group of legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus as its preferred development partner for the plans.
There have been concerns over the loss of green belt land and worries about the resort’s impact upon public rights of way in the area.
The council said it would continue to consult with residents over the concerns.
Cllr Davies said: “The next stage is to consult on a range of commercial, technical and legal issues to help us draw up a blueprint for moving forward.
“We will continue to consult and engage with local residents and other interested parties as we look to move forward in delivering these exciting plans.”