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Haversham & Baker Reviews
At Haversham & Baker, we’re accustomed to high expectations. It comes with the territory when you set the bar as high as we have for over 30 years. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is partially driven by an obvious motivation…
If we provide an unforgettable experience for our travelers, they’ll come home and tell their friends about it.
When planning an overseas golf trip, we understand the value of hearing from those who have gone before you. Each travel season, we receive scores of post-trip reviews from the H&B Forces. The insight contained in those reviews is invaluable in our quest to deliver Memories that Last a Lifetime year after year.
In the galleries, you’ll find many of those reviews sorted by country. Some are short and sweet, others are more in-depth. All are potentially helpful for planning your journey across the pond.
Scotland Golf Trip Reviews
“I thought you guys did a tremendous job on all aspects. Loved the golf and being able to play all the different golf courses the week we were there. Our driver, Andy, was fantastic and kept us on schedule and where we needed to be. It was all very organized and very well coordinated.”
John Rupp
Wichita Country Club
August 2024
“Convenience -- tee times, hotels, ground transportation, dinner reservations -- all handled by the H&B team in advance. Golf -- we had a GREAT lineup, but Dunbar really stuck out as a hidden gem. Steve (our driver in Edinburgh) -- he was an exceptional professional and the level we expect from H&B. Shelby and Whitney were both wonderfully responsive and helpful.”
Dave Lloyd
Woodland Hills Country Club
July 2024
“Really appreciate how easy it was for us. Connor and Whitney were both fantastic. Connor helped us pick courses, hotels, etc. and then it all just got done. Play a mix of courses. We had the most fun playing some of the smaller, older and less recognized courses like Crail Balcomie and a spur of the moment stop at Lundin Links were highlights of our trip.”
Casey Shure
Stonewall Links
June 2024
“Entire staff at H&B was great to work with! Golf Courses were fantastic, hotels were wonderful, Ray was the best driver we have had. Muirfield was an amazing day. I would use this itinerary for every trip when players have never been overseas.”
Mike Picciano, PGA
Bull Valley Golf Club
May 2024
“Thanks to Dougie Watt and Chris McConn. The line up of golf courses was top notch, the Marine North Berwick is very nice, and Dougie Watt did a fantastic job for us driving and making suggestions and reservations for dining. I'm not sure there's another course like the West Links that I've played where I can't wait to play the next hole over and over again.
TJ Wyld, PGA
Bull's Bridge Golf Club
May 2024
“All the details were taken care of and perfectly on time. The accommodations were terrific, the golf courses chosen, the timing to get to the appointed courses, dinners, EVERYTHING was done to perfection. Great job H&B.”
Larry Hawkins
Sweetwater Country Club
May 2024
“I can’t imagine any way that it could have been better. Everything was first class, from our coach and driver, the golf courses, restaurant choices, hotel reservations were all spectacular. There were no shortcuts and no expenses spared. Even though the trip was expensive, all of the members felt like they got their money’s worth and glad we didn’t cut anything. To do a Scotland trip right, you need to go all out.”
Mark Bixler, PGA
Kirtland Country Club
September 2023
“Mike Walters was great to work with in picking our courses and getting things organized. Whitney Hedrick was so attentive to our needs and questions, great help with setting up our dinner reservations etc. Listen to the advice that the experts at H&B give you… They know what they’re talking about.”
Scott Walters
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club
September 2023
“Everything was even better than I expected! Somehow my expectations were exceeded! Thank you so much for all your professionalism and answering all of my questions. It was a trip of a lifetime for my dad and I to share forever! Scotland has some of the nicest people I’ve ever met!”
Mike Sullivan
July 2023
“Trust your H&B team to take care of your needs. They will deliver. All of the information received ahead of time, informational videos, planning team, and onsite guide covered it all. Superb!”
Mike Borislow
Huntingdon Valley Country Club
July 2023
“The trip overall was an excellent experience and the scheduling and service was first class. Spend the extra for a driver. It’s well worth it. Ian Piggot was our driver and the service he provided was first class. He even offered to allow us to join him for a tour of the St. Andrews Golf Club, of which he is a member. I cannot speak enough about how we appreciated the services he provided. He went above and beyond.”
Chas Bearse
July 2023
“Thanks to… The H&B Concierge and our dedicated driver Neil. We were well prepared for the nuances of golfing in Scotland. No surprises! The choice of golf courses was perfect. Connor Evers is a gem. Great attitude and strong attention to service detail. He is a golfer and fully understands what we need to make it a 100% enjoyable experience.”
John Nicodemo
Allegheny Country Club
April 2023
“We are all back on U.S. soil with unbelievable memories… In short it was an amazing golf journey which wouldn’t have been so amazing without all the efforts that the H&B team put into making it happen.”
Rich Pascoe
April 2023
“I always enjoy working with Chris McConn. His service and attention to detail is stellar. We always enjoy the drivers that are assigned to us. They always go above and beyond to accommodate our group. The schedule, the hotels, and the courses all great.”
Mark Owen
The Canyon Club
August 2022
“Well planned out itinerary by Mike Walters. There every step of the way, including dealing with a year postponement due to Covid, to help me plan out the trip and answer any questions we had.
Listen to your H&B advisors when planning, but also do your own research to make it “your” trip. Everyone has different interests, so be prepared to tell your advisors and concierge what they are so that they can help make it it the most fulfilling trip possible.”
Scott Calligan
July 2022
“The accommodations and golf were as good as they’ve ever been over there. Without a doubt, Scotland is the best place on the planet to play golf and the top course access H&B provides is unmatched.”
Kevin Dutkowsky
Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club
July 2022
“After repeated expeditions, your company gets it right from start to finish. Your personnel are second to none. Can others provide a cheaper service? Yes. Is it worth the risk? Absolutely not. The peace of mind, knowing you’re not going to have any problems that are in your control, is worth it.”
Bobby Krugman
Royal Melbourne Country Club
June 2022
“It was better than any of us ever imagined. From arrival to departure, our Driver-Host took excellent care of us. Every hotel, course, and meal recommendation was perfect. We absolutely loved it! Thank you for all you and the team did to tee it up for us!”
Luke Lowenfield
El Paso Country Club
September 2021
“The entire experience is just magical. The lineup was incredible, ending with likely the greatest course that I will ever play at Turnberry. Our Driver-Host, John Murray, was with us on our last trip and again this year. He went above and beyond and is a class act!”
Jess Baird IV
Green Meadow Country Club
September 2021
“It was the perfect trip. The courses, the hotels, the dining, and our Driver, John Murray, all exceeded our high expectations. Listen to H&B… They know what they’re doing!”
Joe Campolo
Bob O'Link Golf Club
North Shore Country Club
“This was my first trip of this type. I was one of four rookies from our group. This was without a doubt the most amazing experience that I have ever had. I have dreamed of playing some of the courses in our rotation (The Old Course, Carnoustie, Royal Dornoch) since I was 15 years old learning how to play this great game. I was speechless. Colin was absolutely amazing, the service was greatness, and the relationships that the venues have with H&B is very impressive! This was the greatest trip ever!”
Larry Young
Farmers Branch, Texas
“I enjoyed working with Mike in planning the trip. Outstanding arrangements and organization by Haversham & Baker. No details left uncovered. We paid attention to tales we’d heard from others of too many rounds, too many hotel changes. For us, just two regions/hotels (East Lothian and St. Andrews) and only one 36-hole day, served us well.”
Tom Snow
Claremont Country Club
“The golf courses and the friendliness of all of the people in Scotland was very enjoyable, however, our driver made the trip! With his knowledge of the country, his assistance with meal planning and sight-seeing, the manner in which he made sure we were treated well and had everything we needed made it the best trip I have ever experienced.”
Butch Anderson
Hidden Valley Country Club
“Every aspect of the experience was tremendous. From the planning stages, to the months leading up to the trip, plenty of information was provided about the experience, the courses, the lodging, and every facet of the trip. Once in Scotland, our driver, Colin, was absolutely outstanding. The accommodations were fantastic. Each course was unforgettable. It was truly a trip of a lifetime and H&B did an outstanding job helping to ensure my expectations were not only met, but exceeded.”
Scott Burrows
Chicago, Illinois
“Go… Enjoy life and its people and relish the experience. I enjoyed the fact that I did nothing but enjoy myself! The accommodations, golf schedule, courses, and just the good time by all made the H&B experience well worth the time and expense. There may be less expensive ways to do a trip of a lifetime, but why not enjoy the first-class experience while doing such a memorable holiday.”
Steve Wilson
Brook Valley Country Club
“Chris McConn was awesome – he took time with me and instilled a sense of confidence that everything would be taken care of. The on-going communication from Chris and the team, including the bound materials, displayed a level of professionalism that was also very reassuring. I didn’t want to worry about anything, and I didn’t. My hats off to you. Trust the pros to do what they do best – it’ll be great!”
Doug Cooke
Wyoming Golf Club
Ireland Golf Trip Reviews
“Our trip was fantastic. Well organized, great communication, good recommendations, and when we requested changes to dinner and car rental reservations during our trip the response was swift and professional. Conner Evers was our lead and took our initial call seriously and had great follow up. He continued to stay on top of things throughout. Shelby Turney was very helpful whenever I would call and responded quickly. Whitney Hedrick had great restaurant recommendations and was a pleasure to talk with. We are eager to plan our next trip!”
David Hooker
Kent Country Club
July 2024
“I have traveled to 75 countries in my life. I have golfed many of the top 100 golf courses of the world. I just returned from a Haversham & Baker trip to Ireland. It was my number one favorite trip of my life. They arranged a first class trip including the most elegant hotels, top courses and delicious eating establishments. I’m truly impressed with their guidance, kindness, preparation and the price we paid was fair and commensurate with what we enjoyed.”
Judge Jonathan Colby
June 2024
“Simply put if you are planning a golf trip there is only one company to use - Haversham & Baker. Connor Evers is a rockstar who had every detail of the trip planned out and executed on it all.”
Chris Smith
The Muttontown Club
May 2024
“There is no question that I will use H&B on my next golf trip. You guys were amazing and made everything so easy. It felt like all that I needed to do was just get myself on the plane and show up to have the time of my life.”
Michael LeBlanc
Cape Cod National Golf Club
May 2024
“Excellent communication, planning, packing tips, and trip execution. Whitney Hedrick did a great job of assisting in trip planning and coordination. I am sure H&B scheduled sun and little wind at the end of the trip too! I have also used H&B before and will do so again in the future.”
Kurt Grotenhuis
Hazeltine National Golf Club
May 2024
“Everything was so smooth from the airport pickup to the airport drop-off. Hotels were fantastic, everything went off with out a hitch. Never felt like I was missing anything or that we were pressed for time. The part I enjoyed the most was not having to worry about anything. It was the best trip that I’ve ever been on. You guys knocked it out of the park.”
Michael Shanley
September 2023
“My expectations were exceeded! I loved the entire trip – from beginning to end. I thought it was well planned out; the additional stops and activities were much appreciated, and the weather was great, too.”
Paulette LaRocca
Brickshire Golf Club
September 2023
“We felt the H&B name and reputation afforded the best of services and treatment by the hotel and golf course personnel. Working with the Concierge to secure reservations for dining and other services was easy and spot on. The Bat Phone personnel were excellent in coping with issues caused by our flight cancellation.”
Debby Pratt
July 2023
“H&B made me look like a rock star to the group. Everything was first-class starting with Pat our driver, to the hotels, golf courses, and overall experience. Before the trip even ended, the guys were already asking where we’re going next!”
Bela Nagy, PGA
Sandridge Golf Club
June 2023
“It was a great golf trip. I can’t think of anything that could have made it better. The hotels and coach were first-class. Our driver-host was excellent! Oliver helped make the trip everything that it was: Great! Sit back and let H&B take care of you.”
Steve Erlichman
Old Sandwich Golf Club
May 2023
“We used Haversham & Baker to plan our trip and I cannot recommend them highly enough. The whole process of planning through execution of our trip was flawless. They truly know their stuff. Every little detail was thought of and taken care of. They are a first-class operation and if you are looking to do a similar trip to Ireland, Scotland or England for golf, they should definitely be your first call.”
Bob Tweardy
Dataw Island Club
September 2022
“The entire experience was much better than I expected and went off without a hitch. The courses in Northwest Ireland are visually spectacular, challenging to play, and a great experience for any golfer.”
Gregg Rosenblatt
University of Texas Golf Club
August 2022
“Bucket list trip to celebrate my 60th. H&B exceeded expectation at every step of the way. Great courses, hotel and dinner reservations, and a great coach driver made the trip one to remember! Follow H&B’s lead. Will be using them again!”
Michael Zenn
July 2022
“We analyzed and compared several golf travel companies before settling on H&B and I’m glad we did! Every detail from start to finish was executed flawlessly, resulting in a tremendous, drama-free trip.”
Dave Kuhl
Boulder Country Club
July 2022
“It would be hard to improve. The courses were awesome, the weather was beyond incredible and John Daly would be hard to top. He did everything but tuck us in at night, and probably would have done that if asked.”
Tim Painter
Cape Cod National Golf Club
April 2022
“We had an amazing trip to Ireland. You all planned a perfect itinerary and everything was great. The restaurants were really good. John Daly was the perfect driver and really made the trip so easy and was always so helpful. On top of it all, we apparently had the best weather we could ask for in Ireland. Thanks again on behalf of our group and we are definitely going to use you all for our next one.”
Yann Phung
The Santaluz Club
October 2021
“I think the social part of Ireland is its best feature. The golf is great, but the after golf is the highlight for me. The relationship that I have with Haversham & Baker brings a trust factor where I know that I don’t have to worry about a thing. For me, this is just the gold standard.”
Nick Papadakes, PGA
Onwentsia Club
“The attention to detail was incredible. The three lodging choices were excellent and short travel time to the courses. Having made several trips to Scotland and Ireland using different golf travel companies I would rate Haversham & Baker as the top in all around service and experience.”
Dan Hermann
Evansville Country Club
“You might find a little better pricing, but you won’t find the attention to detail, service, and access that Haversham & Baker provides. A trip like this needs all of those to come together to be successful. It’s basically a turn-key trip for me.”
Aaron Krueger, PGA
Wakonda Club
“The attention to detail was incredible. The three lodging choices were excellent and short travel time to the courses. Having made several trips to Scotland and Ireland using different golf travel companies I would rate Haversham & Baker as the top in all around service and experience.”
Dan Hermann
Evansville Country Club
“You will never experience a trip like this in your lifetime. The experience with H&B is seamless and they arrange everything to your desired request. The flow of the golf courses from start to finish was spectacular and our driver, John Daly, was amazing!”
Kirk Rider, PGA
Bear Creek Golf Club
“This was our 70th birthday trip. The trip was over the top. The attention to detail was perfect. Adare Manor was our favorite. It was the best trip ever – thanks to Chris McConn for giving us the best birthday gift.”
John Pariseau
The Club at Cordillera
“It was truly a first class experience. All reservations were great, everything went as planned. There was time available to rest when needed, all I needed to do was golf, eat, drink, and relax! From a golfing standpoint, Old Head at Kinsale was just unbelievable – not perhaps the same quality golf as Ballybunion or Lahinch, but incredibly spectacular – it is a bucket list destination for sure.”
Glen Bitzenhofer
Coldstream Country Club
“Everything was great. H&B does a good job providing written descriptions, timing and plenty of details. Doonbeg and Old Head were fantastic places to golf and stay. The courses are amazing and the hotels and restaurants are first class.”
Derek Gentile
The Club at Wyndgate
“Our planner made the whole process exceptional. The knowledge, experience, advice and personality are great. Read the Field Manual and Final Marching Orders carefully. There is so much there of value. Many of the questions that came to me as captain were already answered.. people just overlooked or ignored those details.”
Dave Hampton
Pinehurst Country Club
“First let me say, this was an amazing trip. The courses and the accommodations were all top notch. the golf in Ireland is so much fun. I would say Royal County Down and Old Head were the highlights. As fun as it is, I would recommend taking a day off of golf for a day or two during the trip. Playing every day for two weeks gets a little tougher every time I go back.”
Mark Owen
The Canyon Club
England Golf Trip Reviews
“From the driver to the courses to the hotel, everything was perfect and organized for us. We just had to decide where to have the next pint. Chris, Whitney and our driver Peter Scott were all exceptional. We are going to be using your services for the fourth year in a row in 2025.”
Dan McIntyre
Greenbrier Golf & Country Club
August 2024
“The overall experience is amazing and exceeded my expectations. Besides the nice reception from the golf clubs, the driver really made the trip easy and pleasant. His knowledge and experience guided us around smoothly.”
Lloyd Sun
Hillcrest Country Club
August 2023
“My first trip, and felt very comfortable and enjoyed this initial adventure. The offerings, and intangibles that H&B handles to make your focus be on golf, and just enjoying the trip is pretty nice. Outside of the wonderful access to the courses; I Loved the easy transportation & coach, and John, our driver could not be better, attitude, promptness, service was exceptional.”
Neal Metcalfe
October 2022
“The trip was fabulous. Being pampered by our driver, Cullen. He did an excellent job in every way. A quality man that took care of us and made us all feel lucky to have gotten to know him. Just sit back and enjoy!”
Mark Gillam
Scotts Bluff Country Club
“The golf courses were excellent. We have very few links style courses in the USA and these courses required a different approach to playing golf. As a result, I feel I am now a more all-round golfer. Our driver did an outstanding job. He went well beyond my expectations in providing service. The hotel and town of Southport were very nice and in an ideal location to travel to the golf courses. The minimal travel to get to the courses was a big plus.”
Ian McLean
Fieldstone Golf Club
“Great friendships established among the group, but Haversham & Baker put us in a place where we could relax and enjoy each other’s company. The golf along Southport is as good as any destination in Scotland or Ireland. Very friendly people, great lodging, and world class golf.”
Bob Butchofsky
Spanish Oaks Golf Club
“The golf courses were excellent. We have very few links style courses in the USA and these courses required a different approach to playing golf. As a result, I feel I am now a more all-round golfer. Our driver did an outstanding job. He went well beyond my expectations in providing service. The hotel and town of Southport were very nice and in an ideal location to travel to the golf courses. The minimal travel to get to the courses was a big plus.”
Ian McLean
Fieldstone Golf Club
“It was literally perfect. Follow the instructions sent by H&B and you will be set for a great experience. Loved the first class treatment we received at each course. Access to caddies was also a huge benefit. Bring multiple pairs of golf shoes and of course – always ship your clubs rather than have them travel with you.”
Ken Sanders
Palos Verdes Golf Club
“I appreciated the location of all courses in relation to the hotel. Our hotel in Southport was excellent. Our driver could not have been better! He took great care of us for the entire week. Give yourself extra time (in case of delays) for travels to the U.K.”
Pat Paison
Shawnee Country Club
“When you’re overseas, you’re out of your comfort zone, so I’m a big planner on the front end. I had traveled with members domestically, but this was our first international trip. A friend recommended I use Haversham & Baker and it’s been superior in every way.”
John Marino, PGA
Old Chatham Golf Club
“Fabulous courses: 1.)Hillside 2.)Royal Birkdale 3.)Royal Lytham 4.)Royal Liverpool 5.)Southport & Ainsdale 6.)Formby. Our driver was a fabulous guy. He was knowledgeable, fun… was right on time, all the time and kept his vehicle in very good condition. Every time we stepped on the bus it had fresh chips and nuts set out.”
Brion Applegate
The Reserve at Indian Wells
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