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FABULOUS!!! We had the best time, and everything ran so smooth. Our drivers were great and there for whatever we wanted. The golf is so different, but wonderful. Gail and I played 7 rounds and Bob and Alan played 9. Not too bad for 12 days of fun, huh!
Our hotels were great, the only thing I would do differently is stay at the K Club a little longer. Wow, what a beautiful place.
I have to tell you one outstanding story for me. Before the trip I was reading Travel + Leisure Golf magazine. It was the July/August 2007 issue. One of the stories was called "The Last Bag Men" and told bits about some of the older caddies that are leaving and how most of them are the younger guys now. As I was reading I thought how great it would be to get an older guy. I had all younger guys except at Turnberry I got an older man. We were walking and talking and it was the guy in the story I had read, David Scobie! I told him I had read about him and we just had a great day. Took my picture with him and have the article to keep also.
Mary Stolo
Villa Park California
Just wanted you to know the trip was great and everything went off with nary a glitch. The company you used over there had everything in perfect order and we never once had the slightest of problems. The bus was quite nice, and the driver was a great guy, great driver and very helpful. Plus he was always on time. Never once had to wait.
The golf was spectacular. Especially Royal County Down, Ballybunnion, Old
Head and Doonbeg. Believe me, Doonbeg will be on everyone's
must play list very soon. It was a spectacular course.
Plus I loved the service we had at Old Head and Doonbeg.
Much better than at any other course. The two courses
in Northern Ireland were great, ...
The Killarney Park Hotel was as good a hotel as I've
ever stayed at. It rivaled a Ritz Carlton in service
and rooms and staff. It was spectacular, ...
I will recommend you to anyone I hear going over there.
This trip was well planned and was faultless in its presentation.
I thank you much for helping us out and making this all
so memorable. We really had the times of our lives. For
right now, I need some rest and a detox center.
John March
Santa Fe New Mexico

Our trip to Ireland was the second golf vacation you have set up
for us. Each trip has been better than the one before,
and we are looking forward to our next one already.
Cathy & Craig Pulley
Dallas Texas
This was the trip of a lifetime! Just fabulous! We had rain on
only 4 holes out of the 144 we played! We especially
liked Turnberry and the Royal Court at Portrush. We can't
wait to go back again.
Johnny Gingles
Murray Kentucky
We just wanted to report back that we had a wonderful time golfing
in Scotland, and all the arrangements worked out perfectly,
so our warm thanks to you and all the people at Wilkinson's.
Everyone there was most helpful, and in particular Barry
Hynd, who went out of his way following up to ensure
that everything went well, and that we got to play the
Old Course at St. Andrews. Many thanks for putting together
a great itinerary with great support at the other end!!
Pete and June Webb
Vancouver Canada
The trip was great! We had no problmes with any of the the arrangements,
and the weather was perfect! We loved all the places
we stayed especially Culloden House, Carnoustie Golf
Hotel and Turnberry. Thank you for planning a great trip
for us. We hope to go again in a few years.
Debbie Houtsma
Syracuse New York
I just wanted to personally thank you for putting together a wonderful
trip for us. There was not one glitch with respect to
any hotel reservations or tee times. The bus and driver
were great, and the accommodations were superb. As you
know, this was a tough crowd to please. I can assure
you that if I plan any future trips to that part of the
world, you will be the first person I call.
Ted Riggs
Evergreen Colorado
We had a great time. Everything went very smooth. All of our accommodations
were very nice, and everyone agreed that it was worth
the extra money to upgrade to the better accommodations.
Thanks for all your help.
Jim Braswell
Dallas Texas
What a fantastic experience we had in Scotland! Courses, accommodations,
people, weather, all were perfect. Your arrangements
and directions were very easy to follow. I'm anxious
to return! And, my son's hole-in-one at Gullane was an
unexpected bonus.
John Axel
Muscatine Iowa

Everything went extremely smooth. We had a great time. The weather was
outstanding. The hotels were 1st class. We played some
of the very best courses. Good job. Thanks.
Walt Spence
Marianna Florida
Our entire foursome had a fantastic experience...I chose your company
when searching the Internet because of two things --
flexibility in planning, and your experience. My group
had never been to Scotland before and we were all focusing
on the courses and the golf. As a result, we were pleasantly
surprised with the accommodations and the excellent food
in each hotel. As for my favorite course? Cruden Bay.
Awesome. I can't wait to do it again.
Dana Tufts
Marblehead Massachusettes
Great golf. Lousy roads. The Irish people in the south were very
friendly and accommodating.
Brent Cooper
Dallas Texas
Our trip was fantastic. Anyone who loves golf and great golf courses
needs to take this trip. The hospitality and people are
wonderful, the accommodations were memorable, and the
golf was unforgettable. The itinerary was flawless and
my party was amazed. Thanks for a great trip. Your Scottish
partner, Gary Wilkinson, made this trip a delightful
experience.
Phil Luebbehusen
Ft. Worth TX
What an awesome experience. The golf was fantastic! The weather
was great, no rain to speak of, but lots of wind on the
ocean. It was a total joy to play golf in Scotland. Thanks
for the experience.
Harry Stoddard
Richmond Virginia
It was great. The St. Andrews Golf Hotel truly grew on me, and
we were glad to have stayed there. The food was outstanding
and the location was perfect. We loved Turnberry! Everything
was superb. Thank you for helping us and organizing it
so well.
Mark Lyons
Dallas Texas
What a fabulous time, and the weather was great the whole time!
We even played 9 holes the day we arrived at a gem of
a course near Carnoustie, Lethem Grange. It is a different
game over there, for sure. I paid the price for not driving
the ball in the fairway, but played okay at Carnoustie
and on the Old Course; memories I will never forget.
I can't wait to go back and play some of the others!
Thanks for a very special time.
John Rogers
San Antonio Texas
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I would like to thank you so much for setting up our "Golf Trip of A Lifetime." Our driver, John Campbell, was the most amazing and knowledgeable driver we have ever had. He was always on time and so helpful with checking in at all the golf courses. It was a pleasure to be in such capable hands. John took care of all of our needs and we had fun going to all the local pubs and restaurants along the way. It made our trip to Scotland a complete joy. It was so wonderful to golf all the famous courses we have heard about and watched on television all these years. St. Andrews Old Course gave us all the chills as we felt we were so fortunate to golf this historic course.
Our driver in Ireland, Frank, was so knowledgeable about all the courses we played and really knows his golf. K Club was the most amazing place and it was a pure joy to golf that beautiful course.
Thank you again for your expertise and setting everything up for us. It was a complete ball!
Gayle and Alan Stubblefield
Villa Park California
Portmarnock Old was a treat and the caddie couldn’t believe we got a Sun. 8 a.m. tee time. Portmarnock Hotel Links was a solid test. The best and toughest holes were the doglegs. Baltray was another excellent links. A full round without rain, and a good dinner at the Clubhouse.
Roseapenna was very interesting. The hotel is located on an inlet of Sheephead Bay with nice views from the dining room. Dinner was a fixed price of 50 EU with several entrée choices. All the trimmings were served family style. An excellent and abundant meal. Golf was excellent as well. The Sandy Hills course is a tough Pat Ruddy design through some incredible duneland. My son the scratch had his best round of the trip here, a 1 over 71 in 25 MPH winds with three rainsuit changes. The Old Tom Morris course was more forgiving but still a strong test. There is renovation going on to neighboring St. Patrick’s by Nicklaus and no lack of available duneland here. This area will grow in popularity. The head bartender set up an early continental breakfast so we could head to Ballyliffin early.
Ballyliffin is another remote 36 hole facility. Ran into more rain but not enough to stop us. Two nice layouts, much flatter duneland than Roseapenna, and receptive to bump and run shots. You can knockdown shots landing 50 yards short and it will roll in on some holes, even into the wind. My other son, the 5, had his best round, 75 at the Old Course here. Ate at the club house again, very good. On to Bushmills which is very enchanting. Too bad we were only here for about 8 hours.
Portrush Dunlace was outstanding, rained the 1st hole only and changed to a stellar day. My best score of the trip. We convinced the boys to pass on the Valley course, visit the Giant’s Causeway and get to Newcastle at a decent hour. Sleive Donard was a great experience, again too short. County Down was a real treat. The Starter was very cordial and our caddies were great. Last three holes were played in sheets of rain and 40mph wind. Irish stew and Guinness helped mend our egos. Ardglass rained out with similar conditions. Great country, great golf and lodging.
Dana Tufts
Marblehead Massachusetts
Overall it was a great experience. We had great weather, which I'm
sure can make a big difference. Everyone liked all of the golf
courses and the food was better than expected, although with the weak
dollar the food is pretty pricey. I would say Kingsbarns was the
consensus favorite overall in terms of view, overall quality of the
caddies and the course set up. Everyone also had a great time at
Prestwick just because it was so different. And of course the
tradition at all the Open courses made the trip special. I personally
loved the double greens at the Old Course.
The Turnberry Hotel was great, and once they got us moved to a different
room at Rusacks, that ended up fine as well. However, when I go back
someday I will opt for the Old Course Hotel instead. The folks at
Wilkinson were great and very helpful.
Mark Husband Tulsa OK
I finally have time to thank you and your group for a memorable trip. My wife and I had a super time. The best golf trip I have ever been on. Directions were good, but getting used to driving on the left was quite a challenge. The hotel, golf, and village (burgh) of Dornoch was our favorite. I had a beautiful, unique winter coast shipped home that I can't wait to wear. We enjoyed the Carnegie Club so much we are considering membership. Irish golf is planned for June 2005. We will be in touch. Thank you once again.
The Giffin's McMurray PA

Had a wonderful time. My 3 sons were in heaven the entire time. The hotel
was great, courses were fun (but difficult, as we expected),
and weather was fair ... some rain, lots of wind and
intermittent sunshine. No complaints. Here's a picture
from St. Andrews 1st tee. I'm the old, fat guy in the
green windshirt.
John Sharp
Mobile Alabama
When such a life long dream trip is planned, excitement and expectations
are high. So high that in most cases those expectations
cannot be met. However, in this case those expectations
were met and exceeded. I speak for the group when I say
that everything was perfect. The golf courses, the accommodations,
the weather (except for the down pour that we played
in at Carnoustie), the coach and driver, and the people
of Scotland were all great.
Thank you for your assistance and professionalism in
making this a perfect Scotland vacation. I will recommend
you to everyone that I speak to and if you wish an endorsement
for your website, I will be privileged to do so. Again,
thank you.
John McCauley
Leesburg Virginia
The trip could not have been any better. Gary Wilkinson was there
to greet us when we arrived in Glasgow. His people were
most professional. The rental van was perfect. Our four
days at The Rufflets were superior. The people there
couldn't have been more service oriented, and the food
and presentation was five star.
Gleneagles is just Gleneagles. This is how royalty must
feel when they travel. The people there couldn't do enough
for us. Their breakfast was the most complete buffet
breakfast that I have ever seen.
The Kingsbarns course is an absolute must to play. This
is a great links course and has views that make Pebble
Beach pale by comparison.
You can count on hearing from me again when we are ready
for another outing.
David Johansen
Dallas Texas
The trip was GREAT! I have been walking around whistling "Danny
Boy" ever since I returned. I was, and still am,
so impressed by the flawlessness of your organization.
From our greeting at the airport to the day of departure,
our visit was sheer magic. Loved the lodge in Killearny
and the innmaster. Am hoping to repeat next year, perhaps
in the northwest of Ireland, but wherever I go, I have
got to play Old Head again. The drama and sheer beauty
of that spot remains vivid in my mind's eye. Thank you
for making this the best vacation ever. I love both Scotland
and (now) Ireland. My best to you.
Patricia Schmidt
Gainesville Florida
It was a great experience for all of us. The places you reserved
for us were almost too classy for our group. I would
highly recommend them to anyone.
Steve Shortell
Longmont Colorado

Just a note to thank you for planning a wonderful trip for my father's
70th birthday. All the accommodations were excellent!
The golf was even better!! There is nothing like teeing
off on the Old Course into 30+ mph winds. I have already
started to get some guys together for another trip in
the next couple of years. I will be sure to contact you
to make all the arrangements. Thanks.
Kent, Joe and Joy Williams
Martinsville Indiana
Thanks for a tremendous golf trip. We had a truly outstanding time.
All the courses were fantastic with difficult holes,
wind and beauty. All arrangements came off without any
hitches (including your changing the tee time for us
at Turnberry). This trip created many memories for myself,
my brother and my father, and I just wanted to say thanks
for putting together a fantastic trip. Your organization
did a wonderful job.
Mike Neeley
Bedminster New Jersey
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