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Planning a New Zealand golf holiday?

Golf vacations new zealand specialise in arranging customised self-drive holidays for individuals and small groups., we focus on your needs, providing flexibility and working with you to create a holiday that fulfils and hopefully exceeds your expectations., new zealand is a great golfing destination, having one of the highest number of golf courses per head of capita in the world, offering plenty of variety and incredible scenery.  with its temperate climate and friendly people, a golfing holiday in new zealand is something special..

We like to think we develop a rapport and understanding with clients which can lead to remaining in contact for many years.  To help you decide if we are the sort of business that you wish to use to assist with organising your New Zealand golf holiday, here is some background on us.

Golf Vacations New Zealand Ltd was established in 2009 and is owned and operated by Colin and Renee Wells.  For us, the business is as much about lifestyle as anything.  We love to travel, are passionate about New Zealand, addicted to golf and enjoy meeting people.  We limit the number of clients we take on each year; this ensures the high level of service we provide and also allows us to spend time with family and friends, enjoy golf and do plenty of travelling and research.  During recent times of restricted international travel we purchased a motorhome and spent time travelling to some of the more remote and lesser-known parts of New Zealand, which has  helped extend our knowledge.  Have a look at the Services We Offer and see if we are what you are looking for to make your New Zealand golfing holiday a reality.

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Well, we made it home safely after a wonderful experience in your country. Thanks for organising the trip. It was absolutely amazing and we enjoyed every minute of it. Your expertise in arranging our itinerary was fantastic. Thanks again. We will certainly use your company again.

Thank you, Colin and Renee, for an experience that far surpassed all our expectations. The golf was exciting, the accommodations were superb and your hospitality was wonderful. Although we will be back, we look forward to having you visit us in Hawaii.

Colin and Renee’s organisation of our golf tour and all the accommodation was brilliant and very efficient. We also stayed four days at Okura River Lodge and you could not find better hosts than Colin and Renee.

Thanks for all your help. We plan to visit New Zealand again in 2015 or 2016 and combine it with a trip to Australia. We will definitely have you co-ordinate all of the logistics. We have also recommended Golf Vacations New Zealand to several of our friends at our club who are thinking of a holiday in New Zealand. Our pictures of the courses and accommodation really impressed them.

Just a short note to say many thanks for a most enjoyable two weeks of golf on your 2014 South Island tour. Our group had a great time and please let us know of any future trips. Hope this finds you both well and once again many thanks.

Many thanks for such a great holiday. We both really appreciate all your efforts to make the trip so enjoyable. The stay with you both at the beginning and the end at your lovely home [Okura River Lodge] was the icing on the cake. So many laughs and good memories.

Our trip to New Zealand was great and we enjoyed it very much. The organisation via emails and all the helpful information have been excellent. You did a great job and even managed to organise good weather. We have been very happy and will always recommend your company, excellent value for money. As soon as we plan to come back we will contact you.

Me and Flo want to thank you for the great vacation you organised for us in New Zealand. Locations were good, the golf was excellent and the tips you gave us on things to see and places to eat were priceless. Hope to see you again perhaps in New Zealand or if you make it to KL or Chicago at some time in the future.

We both greatly enjoyed our stay in NZ and much of this is due to the inputs and preparations made by yourselves. Once again many, many thanks from us both to you both.

Good to see you both again yesterday, and we can’t thank you enough for such a well organised golf holiday, everything went so smoothly, and especially great to have mobile phones and GPS. We found the folders amazing, so much detail, with all the maps, suggestions etc – way above anything we have experienced previously. Thank you also for the hat and towel.

Again many many thanks.

I want to again thank both of you for the fabulous golf vacation you provided Bill and I last month. The complete package of type and location golf courses selected, accommodations, food and overall attentiveness to our needs was wonderfully planned and executed. In addition the afternoon at Te Pohue and time at Wairunga provided a great opportunity to learn about New Zealand. You met and exceeded our expectations to a substantial degree. Plus you were both extremely pleasant and charming people with whom to spend 11 days. We very much enjoyed your company on and off the golf course.

If I can ever provide a recommendation, or support in some way your business development efforts, please don’t hesitate to ask. Also I hope my review in the “Trip Advisor” was appropriate.

We had a fabulous holiday in NZ, Nov. 2010. It was our good fortune that we found your website. It was so impressive that you answered us with a plan that really suited our needs. The itinerary you put together was perfect! From the minute we arrived you were in touch. You were both so professional and made our holiday so relaxing and fun. The transportation was so comfortable and you handled all the details from wineries to golfing, to dinners. You are delightful hosts. We will most definitely be back to do some more golf and tour with you.

I personally really enjoyed working with Golf Vacations – there was nothing too much to ask, you were prompt getting back to me & rather helpful with everything, and you were fantastic when I asked you for something above & beyond to assist my clients getting some information. Thank you!

Like all good tour operators, Renee and Colin are knowledgeable, helpful and they look after the details. But what sets them apart is their knowledge of golf, and perhaps more important is their understanding of the needs and expectations of golfers with their Type A, competitive and outgoing personalities.

For future individuals or large groups considering using your company as a service I strongly recommend that they do so. The Cadieux’s and ourselves were extremely impressed with how well organized you were, and how easy you made everything for us. The accommodations you recommended were great and your hospitality was second to none. You both went the extra mile hosting a wonderful dinner at your home.

We now consider you friends first, and a service provider as a bonus. We hope to come back to New Zealand and share time with you again. Thanks and good luck.

For anyone planning a golf vacation in New Zealand, regardless of group size or handicap, Colin and Renee of Golf Vacations New Zealand Ltd is your ideal choice. We called upon Golf Vacations New Zealand to plan our five day golf trip around the Auckland area for our group of eight. Working around our schedule, Colin and Renee planned every perfect detail from safe, modern transportation to a great selection of golf courses, dinners after golf and even a birthday cake for a member of the group.

How do you end a month long tour of New Zealand? You book your last four days with “Golf Vacations”.

Golf Vacations arranged accommodations at a superb B&B, organized golf games at two different and challenging courses, winery tours and lunches, visit to “Sheep World” and daily dining at local area restaurants. Our package included transportation to and from all the venues including transportation to the airport for our flights home. Golf Vacations eliminated all the stress out of our final four days.

Thanks “Golf Vacations” for your attention to detail. You made our stay memorable and we are looking forward to do this again in the future.

I appreciate that we had great time in New Zealand. It was lucky that I could see nice place by you. I hope your business goes well and hope we can be of assistance in the future too.

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Remarkable Golf Tours

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Golf in Queenstown, New Zealand

With queenstown’s premier golf tour, transport & travel company..

Why Remarkable Golf Tours?

Remarkable Golf Tours offer a full range of golf travel services, transport solutions and golf packages for Queenstown and the North and South Island golfing hotspots of New Zealand. We operate a professional transport service , premium hire vehicles and travel planning with our local experts handling all the arrangements so you’re left free to relax and enjoy the ‘Remarkable’ travel experience.

Whether it’s golfing in Queenstown, the golf and sightseeing capital of New Zealand with signature courses like Jacks Point , Millbrook and The Hills , or the Bay of Islands with the stunning Kauri Cliffs . Perhaps it’s Taupo with the fabulous Kinloch Club, Wairakei and Cape Kidnappers near Napier or Christchurch with Terrace Downs, Clearwater Resort and Pegasus. Remarkable Golf Tours are the specialist golf company to make your trip easy to arrange and to ensure a memorable experience.

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Queenstown offers some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking golf with courses that cater to any level of player. Three of our local courses are widely regarded NZ Top 10’s with Jack’s Point, The Hills and Millbrook voted #1,2 and 3 courses in the South Island of NZ. Queenstown is also much more than just a world class golf destination. Trip Advisor rated Queenstown #1 Outdoor and Adventure Destination, #1 Travellers’ Choice Destination, and #3 Food and Wine Destination in the South Pacific, along with several related awards. Find more info and our favourite local attractions by clicking here .

QUEENSTOWN’S GOLF COURSES

From the secluded fairways of the South Island’s premier resort course at Millbrook Resort to the rugged beauty of the Jacks Point Golf Course under the Remarkables mountains, Queenstown has become a golfers dream destination. A recent survey rated three of Queenstowns’ courses, Jacks Point, Millbrook Resort and The Hills in the top 10 in New Zealand. Add to these the Queenstown Golf Club , considered one of the most scenic courses in the world and Arrowtown Golf Club, bursting with history and character and you’ll discover there are few destinations that boast as many spectacular courses as Queenstown.

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15 of us recently visited Queenstown for 6 days including 4 days of golf John and Tim were fantastic, all arrangements went smoothly and their recommendations re Accomodation (Glebe Apartments) and restaurants was first class. They were only too happy to help and their care and attention made it a worry free tour.

Michael - Royal Melbourne GC

Thank you to Tim, John & Rae from Remarkable Golf Tours. You were all friendly, professional and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend your services to all my friends and would definitely utilise your services again. Thanks again!

Sue P - Sydney Girls Golf Tour, 2015

We have been going away as a group for 22 years and this was as good as it gets! Keep up the good work and we will see you again in a year or two!"

John Harvey - BAGWANA Golfers - Melbourne, Australia

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Are you in a golf club and want to take a group away, but need someone to organise the trip? Or A group of friends wanting to take a golf holiday? Or just after a last-minute weekend getaway with your partner? We can create and manage tailor-made golf tours, for memories that last and golf courses so stunning you can’t wait to book your next tour. And it’s not all about the golf – unless you want it to be – we will also ensure that you have time to experience the off-course activities in the area. Whether you want to play golf in New Zealand or overseas, all you have to do is decide where you’d like to go and let Golf Encounters take care of the rest.

If you’re after some inspiration, have a look our holiday package examples . But don’t feel like you’re limited to what you can see here, simply let us know what you are after, and we will happily share our knowledge and experience to plan a trip that’s right for you. Get in touch with us and start planning your getaway now!

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We have specialized in luxury travel to New Zealand since 1990. Trust the Experts.

Make your NZ golf vacation a truly memorable experience.

Many golfing holidays incorporate more than simply rounds at top courses. We believe your travel to New Zealand, and time within the country, should be filled with great memories and experiences to be shared for years to come.

As the New Zealand travel experts our aim is to deliver authentic Kiwi experiences so you understand the charm and beauty of this special country. For over 30 years our team has selected accommodations, partners, and guides to provide a better experience.

We provide a high level of personal service, professionalism and attention to detail. Each trip is customized. Your itinerary is truly yours- made to your preferences and tailored to your interests... outside of great golf of course!

We turn good holidays into great ones by providing a well-planned and well-executed travel experience. If we can help save costs through our wholesale contracts, maximize the investment of your time and provide memories to be shared between friends and loved ones then we have succeeded.

Contact us today. We would love the opportunity to prove we know New Zealand better than any other.

Meet Our Team

The Best of NZ Golf team is a 100% professional travel agency comprised of Kiwis, Fijians and even a few Americans! Our combined 100+ years of experience creating customized itineraries to New Zealand removes speculation out of planning and helps you make the right travel decisions from the outset.

Contact us and please let us know how we may serve you.

Custom Itineraries

Your time is valuable and your time in New Zealand should be used efficiently. We have worked with parties of all sizes: PGA professionals & club members, couples, families and friends. Trips are tailored to your needs.

Years of knowledge and direct relationships throughout New Zealand allow us to provide better options and pricing for travel, accommodations, and activities. We know New Zealand.

Beyond Golf

New Zealand affords the opportunity to experience something novel and authentic. Playing world-renowned courses aside, our aim is to produce for you the broader idea of an inclusive itinerary. Air, golf, cuisine, travel, wine, touring & accommodations.

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Featured golf courses

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

Recognized as a New Zealand golfing treasure this fabled statesmen is a top course thanks to its challenging and thoughtful true links layout

Kauri Cliffs Golf Course

With fifteen holes either along side the Pacific Ocean or played from a commanding view, Kauri Cliffs remains one of the top destinations for golf in New Zealand, and one of the most beautiful in the world.

Jack's Point Golf Course

Nestled amongst the Remarkables and jutting into Lake Wakatipu Jack's point boasts of spectacular golf conveniently located just outside of Queenstown.

Royal Wellington Golf Club

A private club conveniently located just outside of the Wellington city-center, Royal Wellington is in rare air as the only New Zealand club to be granted Royal status by the British monarchy. And although a historic venue, this picturesque parkland course has undergone a recent 2-year redesign to now play at a modern lengths.

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NEW ZEALAND GOLF TOURS

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New Zealand Golf and Travel specialise in creating outstanding New Zealand golf tours and experiences. We have tours designed to suit a wide range of players and a wide range of budgets. We have strong relationships with all of the major golf courses throughout the country, along with all accommodation, transport, sightseeing and attraction providers to ensure every last detail is taken care of.

Below you will find a summary of our some of our most popular New Zealand golf tours. Our approach is to take that as a starting point and our dedicated and experienced team will work with you to ensure every base is covered so your members have the trip of a lifetime.

These tours visit the best golf destinations in New Zealand, and include rounds at some of the best courses in the country. There is something for every type of golfer here, and if you can't find exactly what you are looking for you can tell us by planning your own tour .

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Great golf courses are typically in close proximity to fascinating cultural and historic venues, particularly so when we travel by ship, making our trips ideal for couples who golf together or couples in which one spouse is a passionate golfer, and the other may rather tour. We dedicate as much purpose to planning and executing our touring programs as we do our golf line-up because we know that our clients demand stimulating experiences beyond golf. A rich blend of choices between golf and touring are offered each day, all combined with five-star service, creating a travel experience without peer. Choose among a variety of luxury vacations to top destinations, including Scotland, Italy, and New Zealand.

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New Zealand Golf Packages

Playing around new zealand has provided golf holidays within our beautiful country since 2003..

During this time we have welcomed thousands of overseas golfers to our shores and whether they were travelling alone, with friends, or part of a large corporate group they have been provided an itinerary that is unique to them. We have listed several tour samples which offer prospective guests an idea of the New Zealand golf travel experience that we can provide. These tours will be customized in any way to suit you.

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Unrivalled travel experiences. Guided journeys for golf, wine, food, culture, and more of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The ultimate in guided golf adventures and exquisite experiences.

Our aim is simple: to deliver a New Zealand golf and travel experience like no other.

Whether you desire to play the most renowned courses or seek something additional that’s unique and extraordinary, we are here to go above and beyond your expectations.

Our defining principle is the belief that crafting personalised travel based on your unique interests and preferences consistently results in the most exceptional journeys.

Whakapapa…

We celebrate the Māori culture of Aotearoa New Zealand, which holds special importance in our journeys. Our logo and identity embrace the Māori concept of ‘whakapapa’, a fundamental principle that links oneself to the land and identity.

Inspired by the majestic landscapes of the North and South Islands, the landforms are decorated by koru, representing unfolding fern fronds, a powerful symbol of growth and harmony. This decorative koru pattern is reminiscent of the ‘kowhaiwhai’ design, which commonly adorns the rafters in traditional Māori meeting houses.

“New Zealand has to be one of the most transformed places in the last 20 years”

“Having played with many pros, and been on many hosted golf trips around the world, in almost 40 years of golf tours, I have never had someone who can do both as Mat has. A simply outstanding week, we will be back next year”

Terrance Campbell AO, Chair Emeritus of Goldman Sachs, Australia

“We had a blast with Bill, whom we thought was delightful, engaging and super knowledgeable”

Susan Robinson, Florida, USA

Like what you’ve discovered so far?

Tell us as much as you can about your interests and desires for your time in New Zealand and we’ll work creatively and collaboratively to craft the perfect itinerary for you.

Our goal is to ensure that every aspect of your trip aligns with your preferences, creating a truly remarkable and tailored experience.

We’re with you every step of the way…

From the moment we first chat, to your incredible journey in New Zealand, our team of locals who are leading experts in golf and passionate about New Zealand travel will work closely with you.

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Experience Golf. Your Way.

At Experience Golf we ensure that every client's golfing dreams become a memorable reality.

Quality golf trips require hard-earned lessons and worldly experience to pull off. Thankfully we can lean on four decades of industry experience honing the craft of designing and delivering unforgettable golf experiences for groups and individuals. In short, golf is your passion, golf travel is ours. We handle the leg work with tailored, bespoke packages, leaving you to hit the range. As it says on the label, we’ve got golf experience, so you can Experience Golf.

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Jono, we so appreciate you taking time to meet us and transport us and ALL of our luggage to and from Tara Iti. We certainly feel like we got a taste of Melbourne and New Zealand. We were so impressed with the people and the land and the conservation efforts that are taken to keep New Zealand naturally beautiful. Ending the vacation with the most incredible Helicopter tour yesterday was the icing on the cake!

Why Experience Golf?

At Experience Golf, we curate bespoke golf vacations tailored to your every preference. With over four decades of industry experience, our team will help you bring your dream golf vacation into a reality.

Exclusive Access

Unlock the doors to some of the world's most prestigious golf courses with Experience Golf. Our exclusive partnerships grant you access to private clubs and elite tournaments, ensuring a truly unique and privileged golfing experience.

24/7 Assurance

Enjoy peace of mind with our 24/7 customer support. Whether you're on the course or off, our dedicated team is always available to assist you, providing round-the-clock assurance for a flawless and stress-free vacation.

Seamless Planning

From the moment you contact us to the completion of your journey, our meticulous planning process ensures a seamless experience. We handle every detail, from tee times and transportation to accommodations and dining, allowing you to focus solely on your game and relaxation.

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Hear from our clients unforgettable experiences with Experience Golf. From stunning courses to impeccable service, read their testimonials below:

By taking care of all the details including the last-minute changes, Jono arranged it all so we can Experience golf heaven on earth.

There were luxurious lodges nestled in serene nature with spectacular views, nightly five course luscious meals in private rooms, unfamiliar stars dotting the sky.

Many thanks for the trip for my brothers and I to Pebble Beach. We had a fantastic time. The Spanish Inn is the right place to stay. Great atmosphere.

Golf was truly spectacular, all 10 rounds occasionally surrounded by spectator sheep, trying to keep an eye on the ball from the competing peaks and valleys, noticing impact sound through crisp air bouncing off the sky. A memorable picnic at a snow capped mountain top during the Heli tour of the Milford sound, sailing catamaran cruise at the Bay of Islands with lovely Rainy and Neal, and surprisingly wonderful ATV tour of Kauri Cliffs were weaved in perfectly between the rounds.

Many thanks for the trip for my brothers and I to Pebble Beach. We had a fantastic time. The Spanish Inn is the right place to stay. Great atmosphere. The links at Spanish Bay was terrific, too good a course for me, but fantastic. Poopy Hills was really nice and a bit easier more like courses I was used to. Pebble Beach, what a course. Like you suggested the tee off was touch and go to finish, but we did finish all 18, although it was pretty dark putting on the 18th. The sea mist coming in was just about more of an issue at times, but really added to it all.

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In a land of endless space and dramatic natural beauty, New Zealand offers some of the best golfing experiences on the planet. Select from one of our self-drive packages below, or speak to us about tailoring the perfect New Zealand golf holiday for you.

Golf highlights

• Kauri Cliffs Golf Club
• Cape Kidnappers Golf Club
• Wairakei International Golf Club
• Kinloch Golf Club
• Millbrook Golf Club
• Terrace Downs Golf Club
• Jack's Point Golf Club

Must See & Do

• See Auckland from the top of the Sky Tower
• Tour the beautiful Bay of Islands
• Taste the great wines of Hawkes Bay and Marlborough
• Cruise through Milford Sound
• Visit Queenstown, the adrenalin capital of the world

Time difference

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• New Zealand dollar / 1AUD = 1.03NZD
• No visa required for Australian citizens

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Getting there

• Sydney – 3 hours
• Melbourne - 4 hours
• Adelaide - 5 hours
• Brisbane - 3 hours
• Perth - 6 hours 15 mins

Recommended airlines

• Virgin Australia
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Car hire is recommended. Hertz is Golf Explorers car hire partner worldwide. However private transfers can be arranged for all packages.

New Zealand weather

New Zealand's climate is pretty mellow for much of the year. There is a far greater seasonal difference in the South Island than in the subtropical North.

In Central Otago, winter temperatures are often 14°F (-10°C),with summers up to 100°F to 104°F (38°C-40°C). The northern part of the North Island is subtropical which means lots of winter/spring rain.

The west coast of the South Island can get up to 100 inches or more of rain a year on its side of the Southern Alps.

Best time to visit

• September – May

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It goes without saying that New Zealand golf holidays provide an experience like nowhere else – a fact that hasn’t been lost on anyone who’s been fortunate enough to enjoy a round or two here. Depending on your chosen course, you could find yourself staring open-mouthed at any number of beautiful backdrops: from endless ocean views to snow-capped mountains, alpine hillsides to sweeping valleys. As you stand on the 1st tee of pretty much any course you visit, you’ll quickly realise that playing golf in New Zealand is truly special.

But that’s just the beginning. Not only is the country home to some of the world’s finest courses, it also offers a serious amount of diverse choices. In fact, only Scotland is able to boast having more golf courses per capita. All of these options naturally mean that it’s pretty much guaranteed you’ll find a course that perfectly suits your budget and skill level.

At Golf Explorer, we have our own impressive selection of New Zealand golf holidays. You might just fancy fitting in a few relaxing rounds over a couple of days. Or maybe you like the sound of taking a week-long trip and enjoying as many games as you can. There’s no end to the packages available to make your dream trip become reality. We also offer a few truly unique options – our most spectacular being the Bay of Islands Luxury Heli-Golf Cruise. This package includes five rounds of golf and six nights’ accommodation, including a stay at sea on-board a cruise ship. But what really makes this package truly outstanding is the awe-inspiring helicopter ride that whisks you across the ocean from the helipad to the course.

With more than a little helping hand from nature, New Zealand’s golf resorts have been designed to leave every player with a desire to return again and again. When you combine drop-dead-gorgeous natural scenery with some of the world’s most beautifully designed courses, you end up with one of finest locations you can imagine to enjoy the great game. So whatever package you end up booking, New Zealand golfing holidays are always guaranteed to live long in the memory.

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Do you want to play the Old Course in St Andrews?

How ’bout Royal County Down in Northern Ireland or Pebble Beach?

Sure you can surf the Internet for hours till your fingers cramp up and maybe you score a few morsels of information.

Why not make it easy on yourself and just click or call one of the best golf travel companies according The Golf Travel Guru.

When someone asks me who do I recommend to make their golf trip dreams come true, I suggest these ten:

{NOTE: This is not a rating system and best golf travel companies are not listed in any particular order.}

Premier Golf Travel

Founded in 1988, Premier has the most experienced team in the golf travel business with Ann Mabry, Bill Hogan and Tim Willerton. If they had a Hall of Fame for golf travel planners, these three would definitely be in it. Through years and years of planning and executing golf trips around the world they’ve learned exactly what golf travelers want and do not want. In addition to trips to popular destinations like Scotland, Ireland, England, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand and Australia, Premier also offers programs designed around golf’s biggest events like the Ryder Cup, Masters and Open Championship. Website: Premier Golf Travel  Phone: 866.260.4409

Haversham & Baker Golfing Expeditions

Sam Baker, one of golf travel’s most engaging personalities, started the company in 1991. Baker created and developed the concept of customizing golf travel experiences both on and off the course. While his son John, a West Point graduate, has assumed day-to-day operations,  Sam Baker’s passion for golf travel dominates the company’s attitude and purpose. Today, Haversham & Baker bills itself as “the leading provider of international golf travel to America’s private clubs.” Baker and his team bring an unmatched expertise in working with private clubs. In fact, 97% of its travelers belong to a private club and they represent nearly 1,500 different clubs across America, according to the company’s website. Haversham & Baker offers customized trips to Scotland, The Old Course, Ireland, England and Spain. Website: Haversham & Baker Golfing Expeditions   Phone: 800.883.3633

This multi-faceted luxury golf tour operator was founded in 1984 by Scottish brothers, Colin and Gordon Dalgleish, two of the most knowledgeable people in the golf travel industry. They offer custom itineraries, escorted tours and golf cruises to the most popular golf destinations in the world, including Scotland, Ireland, England, Spain, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Portugal, Wales, Italy and France. If you want to play the Old Course in St Andrews (as well as other destinations), PerryGolf  offers a Quick Quote feature on their site reporting price quotes in 90 seconds or less. They have an extensive golf cruise line-up including 2023  trips to South Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Argentina, Hong Kong and Vietnam and Scotland, Ireland, England & Wales, France and Italy. Website: PerryGolf  Phone: 800.344.5257

Carr Golf Travel

A luxury golf travel company for over 30 years, Carr Golf Travel, based in Dublin, Ireland specializes in high-end, five-star service golf trips to Ireland, Scotland and England. Headed by Marty Carr, one of the most well connected people in the golf travel industry, the company has exceptional long-standing working relationships with the best courses, hotels, resorts, restaurants and pubs in all three countries. They’re experienced working with American golfers and determining their exact wants and needs. Website: Carr Golf Travel  Phone: 855.617.5701

The Art of Golf Travel

Award-winning golf and travel writer Art Stricklin heads up this boutique style company specializing in premium golf travel experiences at the world’s most prominent golf destinations. In a 30-year career of traveling the world playing Top 100 courses and interviewing icons like Jack, Arnie and Tiger, the amiable and fun-loving Stricklin is one of the most well informed people in the golf universe. From Scotland and Ireland to American golf meccas like Pinehurst, Bandon Dunes and Pebble Beach, Stricklin provides personalized service and fascinating golf history facts and stories. Website: The Art of Golf Travel  Phone: 972.989.2310

Celtic Golf

Want to play golf in Ireland? This 30-year old, family-owned company should be your first click. Celtic Golf are the only US-based golf tour operators (based in New Jersey) to hold full membership of the Irish Golf Tour Operators Association (IGTOA). They also have membership at Ballybunion, Carne, Old Head and Trump Doonbeg golf clubs. Owners Jerry and Josephine Quinlan know Ireland from the best courses to the best post round pubs and they’re well connected throughout the Emerald Isle. In addition, they and their team plan golf trips to several other destinations, including Scotland, England Wales, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy as well as special event packages to major golf events like the Open Championship and Solheim Cup. Website: Celtic Golf    Phone: 609.741.1834

Irish Golf Tours

Serving clients for more than three decades, this company really knows Ireland. They know the best courses, hotels, pubs and bars and transfer companies. Better still, their skilled, knowledgeable staff can design an itinerary for a group’s specific wants and needs. Now part of the highly regarded Carr Golf Group, Irish Golf Tours is a can’t miss choicesif you want to fully immerse in premium Irish golf experience that combines fun and frivolity with play on some of the world’s best courses like Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Ballybunion, Lahinch and Waterville. Website: Irish Golf Tours

SGH Golf Travel

Started in 1982 by Scottish native Ian Jack, SGH has perfected the customized golf trip. One of the things that sets them apart is they don’t use ground handlers or representatives.  SGH boasts: ” You are dealing with the same company employees throughout your trip.” The company has offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cincinnati, Raleigh, Augusta and St Andrews. In 40 years they’ve developed a reliable network of courses, hotels and other vendors, which allows SGH to get tee times or reservations that might not otherwise be available. The Old Course at St Andrews and Scotland are hugely popular destinations and they also offer fully customizable trips to Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Pebble Beach and others. Their helicopter transfer program allows travel in style and play on more than one world-class course in a day. Website:  SGH Golf    Phone: 800.284.8884

Specializing in golf cruises, Kalos introduced the concept in 1994. Kalos Golf trips incorporate top golf courses and touring with five-star service, whether by sea, air or land. They privately charter river cruisers, large yachts, sailing ships and other vessels that accommodate a small number of like-minded guests and stay at unique luxury properties throughout the excursion. A cursory glance at some of the itineraries in 2023 include destinations like New Zealand, Coast of Spain, Danube River, Rhine River and French and Italian Riviera. Website: Kalos Golf  Phone: 866.942.3464

Epic Golf Travel

A major player in the golf travel world since the early 1990s, Epic Golf Travel boldly boasts they offer “The Best Golf Vacations on the Planet.” One of their appeals is that founder David Redmond and his team members are golfers and intrepid travelers who have collectively played over 1,000 of the world’s best and most well-known courses. In nearly four decades of customizing golf travel programs, Epic has nurtured relationships with top golf courses, hotels and resorts. Heading its popular destination list is Scotland, St Andrews, Ireland and England as well as U.S.A. sites like Pebble Beach, Scottsdale, Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst, Hilton Head Island and Florida . Website: Epic Golf Travel  Phone: 844.446.3742

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We are a travel agency in the traditional sense – your one point of contact for every element of your trip from flights and transfers, to accommodation and tee times, as well as being there to answer every question, big or small that you may have along the way. However, as golf specialists, we also use our firsthand experience and in-depth knowledge of golf destinations to help build the perfect itinerary and make your golf holiday a truly memorable one. We pride ourselves on our customer service and we understand that it’s the small things that count.

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The Golf Travel Agency is a full-service travel agency dedicated to delivering exceptional tailored golf holidays at market leading prices for groups of all sizes – from singles/couples all the way up to social groups of 40 golfers or more.

The Golf Travel Agency is a travel agent in the traditional sense – your one point of contact for every element of your trip from flights and transfers, to accommodation, tee times, great food & wine and other off-course experiences. However, as golf specialists we also use our firsthand experience and in-depth knowledge of the destinations to help build the perfect itinerary and make every golf holiday a truly memorable one. We do all of this at prices comparable to (or even less than) those available if you were to book the trip yourself. Minus the hassle. Minus the stress. We are THE golf travel experts – it’s what we do, and we want to make your next golf holiday the best you’ve ever had.

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