The tour was a great experience and I would come and do it again tomorrow. The lack of stress as to whether bookings were made was not even thought about. We just knew they were there. To place trust in people you have only had contact though emails and for it to be all done for you on arrival would allow me not to hesitate to recommend Online Golf Travel to anyone wanting to go on tour and play golf. My next tour is to play Ireland the home of my Ancestors and I will use you again for that.
Tim Ryan
September, 2006
Sinead,
The trip was incredible and couldn't have been any better! The weather in St. Andrews was perfect for our 4 rounds there - every day sun and 60-70°F (we couldn't believe it)! I don't think there could have been a happier group than ours for a golf trip.
Online Golf Travel is the only service I have used while traveling in Europe (my 3rd trip with them) and I wouldn't use anyone else. They are so accommodating and have recommended excellent places to stay. Sinead O'Reilly is one of the best! She just has a great feel for how to coordinate a great trip considering our group's trip goals and preferences. Even if she was out of the office, another colleague could step right in to assist without skipping a beat. The trip to Scotland was a trip of a lifetime and wouldn't nearly have been as good without their assistance and help in coordination and recommendations.
Don't use anyone else. The memories will live forever!
Thanks again, Sinead and take care.
Brian Schwager
September, 2006
This I think is my second or third dealing with Online Golf Travel. In every instance I have been fully satisfied. I name where I want to go and for how long and Marc did the rest. Easy. Fully plan on using Online Golf Travel next time.
The itinerary was excellent. The travel from Dornoch to Aberdeen, playing Nairn in between was really a simple drive. The directions were not the best but then one never gets the best direction from on line sites. No complaints with the travel or driving.
The only aggravation was the rental van only having ¼ tank of gas to get started. The fellow that dropped the car off did not tic any petrol level, which I did not notice having flown all night, so I bet I'll get hit for ¾'s of a tank – a lot of money.
Everybody had a great time and it really went very smoothly.
John Daniel
Washington DC
August, 2006
Fantastic vacation, a dream actually. I played the famous courses I wanted to, stayed in wonderful places and ate like a king. Thanks for arranging my trip.
Mike Guse
August, 2006
Dear Marc and Sinead,
Cannot tell you how much we enjoyed our visit to Ireland and Scotland. The hotels and B&Bs were great and we were well taken care of. Everything went smoothly - all your driving directions were very helpful and we used the information you provided on restaurants and sightseeing.
We played golf every day we were in Scotland - what a treat. We will always remember St. Andrews as a very special place (Norm is already talking about going back - he would like to see the Open at Carnoustie and hang around for the Women's British Open at St. Andrews!).
A big thanks to you for making our trip such a success.
Best regards,
Dixie Hueckel
July, 2006
A dream trip, Sinead. Thanks for all you did to understand and implement our wishes. We enjoyed this as much as last year's wonderful trip in Ireland. We enjoyed Ian immensely. He was an excellent driver and had a good sense of humor, but was never intrusive.
Susie Burton
May, 2006
Hi Sinead,
We had a lovely time. Thank you. The weather turned out to be pretty good, showers only on 4 holes or so on day 1; rest of the time it was cloudy and somewhat cold but the sun came out each day. I played to my handicap and so that was nice also.
Overall, very enjoyable and very pleased with your services. Feel that we have found a good partner. Can't wait to plan a trip to Ireland. Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Dan Rao
September, 2005
Marc & Sinead.
Thought I would give you and Sinead some feedback on the trip. Everything went very well. We got on the Old Course the first day and then we proceeded to meet people all week who never were able to get through the ballot. We met some Swedes who balloted 4 days and never made it. Do not know if you had some pull or we were lucky but either way, nicely done.
A small mix up on the Old Course. We had no caddies waiting but were able to pick up 2. We wanted to split them up and have them change bags after 9. One caddie was not real generous with his advice to the other 3 of us and made it clear he did not want to change after nine. The other fellow was great and was tipped accordingly. Kingsbarns and Carnoustie had great caddies and really added to the experience. Crail was a real treat, everyone loved it especially the sunny weather arranged by Sinead.
Staying at Russacks was also the way to go for us. Breakfast overlooking the 18th was a highlight for all the guys. The trip could not have been much better.
Thanks to both of you,
Dan Craig
September, 2005
Marc,
Fabulous trip to Scotland... and I owe it all to you and Online Golf Travel. You should be getting calls from some other golf pros at other country clubs. All the the guys have raved about it.
Once again thanks for a great job, and let me know if I can help you over here at all.
Tom Niesen
August, 2005
Marc,
I wanted to thank you and Sinead for all that you did planning the trip to Scotland. Everything worked out so very well. I really appreciate the accommodations and arrangements you made for Lynn and me prior to and after the golfing part - it was wonderful. I will remember the golf trip as one of the finest, most enjoyable times of my life. The course selection was terrific, the accommodations were wonderful and the meals were great, and our travel arrangements with the buses were top notch. I would also like to put in a good word for our driver John Bryan. He was a fountain of knowledge and all around good guy who made the traveling fun and interesting. I find myself groping for the right words to tell you how wonderful this trip was and how much my wife and I appreciate all that you did. A heartfelt thank you seems so inadequate.
Fred has mentioned but this trip sparked the group to want to consider another in 2007 when two others of us turn 60, not to mention there may also be a few retirements to celebrate then also. Fred mentioned you may be working on some connections in South Africa. I think we are all pretty serious about another trip and South Africa golfing and safari sounds like something that could compete with what you did for the Scottish experience although I must say you set the bar pretty high on this trip.
Thank you again for all that you have done and please offer our best wishes to Sinead also.
