St Andrews Golf Tours

Our Tour to St Andrews in July 2008 was first class.  Your organisation was excellent and your attention to detail was perfect!  To be offered Membership of your Private Golf Club in St Andrews and to include unique Scottish jewellery for the ladies were some of the delightful touches - very often it is the smaller details that make all the difference.  We look forward to our next visit to Scotland - we will be recommending your Company to all our friends and colleagues in Portugal.

Francisco Pinto Balsemão - Prime Minister of Portugal (1981 - 83) 

It is difficult to believe that twelve months have passed since this trip took on a life of its own, but one that has been a pleasure from start to finish.

Twelve golfers, some of whom had never met before experienced a very well planned and thought out schedule. We were all in total agreement that the only way to travel is with a coach and driver. Both were top quality and we will always remember Donnie and what he offered to our trip.

Starting our golf at the beautiful North Berwick course was perfect. It gave us an opportunity to ease into our trip. My wife keeps reminding me about how lucky I was to have picked your name off the internet, and I couldn't agree more .The interest and time you committed to our group Was amazing from the start to finish, and I will highly recommend you and your company to any who asks. Thank you Neil for making the ultimate golf trip for twelve golfers from Nova Scotia a very enjoyable one.

Mike MacNeil, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overall, I was very pleased with the entire experience. You were very helpful and extremely responsive to our requests, even though one or two of them might have been a little over the top! Our experience with your organization has been first rate and I would not hesitate to call you again for future needs. The surprise of having you show up at the Royal Dublin and spend time with us was unexpected and much enjoyed. You went the extra mile on that one. Thanks so much.  Again, thanks so much for all you did to make our trip so memorable.  It was something none of us will soon forget.

Dan Reeve, Managing Director, Horsley Bridge Partners, California, USA

The trip was great. Courses were great and it was a great golfing experience for us! Thank you for all of your organisation and your hospitality.

Eric Antos & Friends, Czech Republic

When I surveyed our travelling partners to ask what they liked most about the trip.  Every single one of them gave me the same answer – ‘EVERYTHING’!  Thanks so much for everything that you and Neil and John did to make our trip to Scotland special.  To a man, our group has consistently used the words “over the top” to describe their experience.  While golf was our primary objective, when we headed to Scotland, everything that surrounded golf became just as exciting.  The accommodations, the venues and the special events you scheduled couldn’t have been better.  The Scottish feast celebration on Friday was a fitting climax.

Sal Leccese, President, Lecesse Development Corporation, Florida.

I cannot express what a fantastic time I had.  I now know what it feels like to be Scottish royalty.

Rich McCarey, Senior VP, Comerica Bank, Florida.

I want to commend you on a fabulous trip!  It was truly an experience of a lifetime.  The attention to detail really makes the difference.  You guys were great.

Mark H Fuller, President, De Paul Organisation, Rochester, New York.

It was an incredible trip … the accommodations and meals were incredible and the golf courses everything they were touted to be.  Our bus driver was a delight and kept us both informed and entertained.  I would rate the trip a 10!

Gerald Biondo, Attorney, MWBM, Florida.

Scotland is a wonderful place and you showed us the very best that it has to offer.  The accommodations, food and travel were all first-rate.  I hope to see you again in Scotland, this time with my family.

Frank Grosch, Lecesse Development Corporation, Florida.

It was an unbelievable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Every single aspect about the trip was incredible.  I can’t wait to go back and play again.

Zach Fuller, The Bonadio Group, New York.

I am privileged to have participated in the golf trip to Scotland.  Personal presence and detailed coordination provided by you three gentleman made the experience far exceed my expectations.  The golf courses were great, as was the weather, but your personal and direct involvement each step of the way made the memory much more special.  My favourite golf course was Turnberry and my second favourite was Balcomie Links.  All of the courses were memorable.  Again, your personal touch and friendship made this an experience of a lifetime for me.  Many, many thanks to you and I look forward to seeing you again.

Mark Collier, Realtor – Reed and Associates, Sarasota, Florida.

It was very well organised.  The golf, food and other events were wonderful.  I especially enjoyed the Scottish festival.  If John and Neil can maintain their control of the weather they will continue to flourish beyond their wildest dreams!  Great job!

Marc de Baptiste, Apartment Realty Advisors (ARA), Florida.

As PGA Professional at Crail Golfing Society, for the last 21 years, I have considerable experience in dealing with Tour companies and their clients. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending Neil and his Company to any group or organization, safe in the knowledge that they would receive the finest and most professional service in the golf tour business. This recommendation is based on personal experience, and feedback from clients of Neil & John.

Graeme Lennie, PGA Professional

Crail Golfing Society (1786 – 7^th Oldest Golf Club in the World)

Captain - The Scottish PGA 2003-2004

First let me say what a wonderful time we had – Rick, Martha, Sheila and I had a most wonderful trip; highlights included the R&A club tour, the golf package, St. Andrews Old Course and the scenic views and strong winds at North Berwick – Rick and I getting exhausted trying to keep up with our caddies; truly one of the highlights had to be Allan – our driver – he truly went the extra mile on our behalf – even caddying for me when one of the caddies walked off the course at North Berwick – with out him the trip would have included too much travel between venues, too many venue changes and too much luggage to transport;  he was truly magnificent! Thanks to everyone for a most wonderful tour!!

Mr & Mrs Uccellini and Mr & Mrs Boardman

We are 4 couples who have been doing small golf tours for 20 years.  To celebrate this milestone we booked a week in Scotland with St. Andrews Golf Tours. 

We really did have a wonderful trip. From the first day when we were met by John White until the end when Neil & John met with us on The Old Course our trip was one to remember. St. Andrews Golf Tours did a great job meeting our expectations and attending to our requests. They were a pleasure to deal with and were committed to making our trip a success. We enjoyed the comfortable coach and our cheerful, helpful driver Jim.

We wish you much success in the future and hope our paths cross again. 

Richard & Wendy Connelly
Canada

Our trip was not only memorable, but very well planned and coordinated as well.  Thank you for taking the time to meet with us in St. Andrews and Edinburgh.  I have forwarded your info to few of my friends... explaining to them that you not only provide excellent golf packages, but also a true Scottish golfing experience .  Thank you for the experience. 

Jon Preble - USA

Although we are now settled back into our normal daily life, the wonderful golfing trip that we had to Scotland is still with us.  It was a marvellous trip, well organized without any hitches.  Each course presented us with its own challenges and character which made the trip all the more enjoyable.  I was sorry that I did not get to play Ailsa but then Jon and Ed both experienced an event that surely is not normal in Scotland.  After nine holes, the course was closed due to inclement weather.
 
Jon and Ed join me in thanking you and your staff for organizing the trip and seeing that all details were in place.  Meeting you at St. Andrews gave us your personal touch which was greatly appreciated.  We will never forget.
 
I will have no problem in recommending the services of St. Andrews Golf Tours.

Chuck Preble - USA

It is my pleasure to recommend St. Andrews Golf Tours to anyone considering planning a golf trip to Scotland and Ireland.  Whether it’s a trip for family and friends, or one planned as a golf outing for club members or corporate promotions, I don’t think you could find a better company. 

John and Neil from St. Andrews Golf Tours have both visited us here at the Seaforth Golf Club to assist us in the creation and planning of trips for our members, family, and friends.  They are both very attentive to the needs of the clients and offer many great options and ideas to make every trip personal and special.  In addition, their personable natures make the whole thing a great experience!

Scotland holds a very special place in the hearts of our golfing family and many of our club members appreciate the history and traditions related to the connection between golf and Scotland.  St. Andrews Golf Tours is the ideal “connector” to bring it all together for a smoothly planned and successful trip.

Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me or my staff at Seaforth Golf Club.

Cameron P. Doig, Director of Golf Operations, Seaforth Golf Club, Ontario, Canada

On behalf of our South African group I would like to thank you for a great tour. The weather bar the last day was Superb! The guys all had a fantastic time and enjoyed the golf and Kingsbarns gets top marks. Carnoustie was a massive challenge with all three Scottish factors in play: cold, wind and rain (not to mention the course itself!). However, a fitting way to end the tour.

Darrell Bergeson, South Africa

Neil, Our group still talks about the five golf courses you arranged for us to play during our eight day visit to Scotland in July. It seemed as if each one was better than the day before and this could only have happened with your suggestions and planning. The travelling from one course to the next with some sight-seeing en route was also a special treat. Of course the excellent weather, your accommodating driver and the comfortable coach helped some here. All in all ours was a trip most golfers only dream about.

Stan Elwell, USA

Neil - I would like to thank you for your time and your kindness back in September when my girlfriend Andrea and I came to visit from Canada. Our visit to Scotland was wonderful, and I will always remember the hospitality you showed during our time in St. Andrews. In my many years of travelling, I have never before felt so welcome as I did when you toured us around. Thank you so much. 

Tim Zado, Director of Golf Operations, Silvertip Resort, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Hi Neil,

Everybody had a great time and enjoyed all the courses - Kingsbarns was awesome!! I am still getting stick for winning your very nice trophy for best scores over the week!

We did have a little trouble with the Inn at Lathones (nobody seemed to know anything about the Trilogy Dinner  - change of menu or something, but after some discussion they did us proud and the owner came in to apologise)  - thought you should know for any future clients.

But all the guys are still raving about the trip, so thanks for all the organisation and attention, it was very much appreciated. Please pass on our thanks to John for all his TLC.

Will keep your details for the boys at the club.

Best regards

Ron Laing - London

Thank You Neil for arranging such a great trip to “The Home of Golf”

All the guys thoroughly enjoyed it and I will be back in touch soon to arrange our next vacation.

Peter Kehoe – Canada

1)   Well you did us a big favor that Ron, Tess and I wont soon forget.  We met John White and played on the last group of the day yesterday.

2)  Finished at Dusk and had a great time on the Old Course — the road hole being an exception....

3)  Had a lovely dinner with John White afterwards and thoroughly enjoyed his company and his golf.  We are running, but thank you Andy, probably wouldn’t have made the effort if you hadn’t suggested these gentlemen.  It was terrific!

Kindest Regards,
Doug Hemenway - USA

Dear John:

We arrived back home in México.

We enjoyed very much St. Andrews and of course, the Golfing there on The Old Course.

My Family and I, want to Thank You for all your great attention and will be a pleasure for us that Fernando played Golf at St Andrews!

Kind Regards!

ISAIAS CHAVEZ G. & Son

General Manager

Thank You Neil & John for a most enjoyable trip, lots of fun had by all!

David Mitchell - Canada

I am honoured to endorse St Andrews Golf Tours on my Bag and Clothing while competing on Tour! Having spent much time with Neil and John I realised what great ambassadors they both are for Scotland. Their knowledge of the Scottish Golf and Tourism product is without doubt unrivalled!

David Walker - PGA Tour Player

We all had a fantastic time and would definitely come again! 

We all loved the Greyfriars Hotel. The staff were great and very friendly. The location was great. The bar was great and it seemed like many non-residents came there. We went to many other places for a few drinks but always ended up coming back to the hotel bar to hang out. We certainly recommend that you use it for other trips.  Thanks for all of your planning and professional advice to make our 20^th golf vacation a success!

Mike K. Rigo, Vice President, Solution Delivery & Management, Smart Systems for Health Agency (Ontario) August 2008.