Why Private Club Members Choose Haversham & Baker
The Standard You Expect. The Expertise You Require.
For private club members—and for all who expect more from their travel experiences—the standards are higher. So are the stakes.
Overseas golf travel isn’t simply about tee times and hotel rooms. It’s about creating an experience that reflects the standards of your club, the camaraderie of your group, and the stories you'll share for years to come.
At Haversham & Baker, we’ve dedicated more than 30 years to earning the trust of discerning golfers, private club members, PGA Professionals, and their companions. Our role is simple: to serve as your trusted partner, navigating the complexity of overseas golf travel with the same care and attention you would expect from your club’s staff or from a long-standing advisor.
Here’s why the members of nearly 1,800 private clubs, and countless travelers who share their standards, have entrusted us with their most important golf journeys.
The Members of The Country Club at Muirfield Village at The Old Course at St. Andrews
Beyond Custom
No two groups are alike. Your itinerary shouldn’t be either.
Many golf travel companies still rely on pre-packaged tours — set dates, fixed tee times, and one-size-fits-all pacing. At H&B, those don’t exist. Every Expedition begins with a blank page.
It also begins with a conversation. Not a templated itinerary emailed back within the hour. A real conversation with one of our Expedition Planning Managers — all of whom are current or former PGA Professionals — to understand your group’s priorities and preferences. The kind of dialogue that ensures the journey reflects not just where you want to go, but how you want to travel.
For private club members, “custom” isn’t a differentiator. It’s the baseline. What sets H&B apart is how we translate that initial dialogue into a truly seamless journey. Our senior team continually vets the hotels, golf clubs, restaurants, and experiences we recommend to ensure they deliver the quality, discretion, and consistency our Members expect.
The result is an itinerary that doesn’t just look good on paper, but unfolds exactly as intended. Effortless, elevated, and uniquely yours.
“Having H&B as our partner in the planning process was the best decision we made. Your experience and knowledge of what elevates a good trip to a GREAT trip came through every day of our journey. One of the guys summed up the trip on our first day in Ireland by saying, ‘My soul is smiling.’ That feeling only grew deeper with each passing day.”
Bill Graves – Kirkbrae Country Club
The Good Life
We believe that your time off the course is just as valuable to your travel experience as your time on it. We call it the Good Life, and our steadfast commitment to this part of the journey has distinguished H&B for more than three decades. It isn’t an afterthought to fill the hours between rounds. It’s a core part of how we define a successful journey.
This philosophy shapes every Expedition, whether your group is playing six rounds or two. A morning at the spa at Adare Manor, a private distillery visit in the Highlands, or a lively pub in the heart of Belfast. Each experience is planned with the same care and precision as the golf portion of your itinerary.
And because we serve every traveler, not just those bringing golf clubs, we never refer to companions as “non-golfers.” They are Tourists, and their journeys are every bit as intentional and enriching as what’s enjoyed on the course.
Because while golf may bring you across the pond, it’s often the time between rounds – shared with the people we value most – that leads to the fondest memories.
“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 Members of Onwentsia Club at Old Head Golf Links
The Concierge Touch
Most companies will hand over a list of suggestions and leave you to sort it out. H&B takes it further.
Our Concierge team not only curates suggestions tailored to the regions you’ll visit, they also arrange many of the reservations on your behalf. And for the experiences that Members must book directly, they'll guide you on timing and logistics so that every detail fits effortlessly into your day.
Just as important, every recommendation comes from first-hand knowledge. A member of our team has personally vetted each restaurant, tour, and experience we suggest. These aren’t pulled from online reviews or ChatGPT. They are the same trusted partners we return to again and again because they deliver the quality and consistency our Members expect.
It’s the difference between being handed the owner’s manual and being handed the keys. And it’s why Golf and the Good Life is so much more than a catchphrase.
“This was our second trip with H&B and I am sure we will book a third. Great customer support team helping with reservations for meals and entertainment and again a wonderful driver-host. Just know you'll be in great hands with H&B.”
Dan Borsky – The Country Club at Muirfield Village
The Driver-Host Difference
Your dedicated Driver-Host is far more than a manager of Point A to Point B.
They become part of your journey, offering local expertise, anticipating needs before they arise, and quietly managing the details that make each day effortless. Over the course of the trip, many travelers find that their driver becomes as memorable as the courses themselves.
Unlike companies that rely on a rotating roster of point-to-point transfers, we believe that continuity and personal connection are essential to the experience. Many of our travelers keep in touch with their Driver-Hosts long after returning home, proof that the relationships forged on the road can be as lasting as the memories made on the course.
And the respect runs both ways. When given the choice, many Driver-Hosts specifically request to work H&B trips, knowing they will be part of a well-planned Expedition with travelers who appreciate the same standards of hospitality they take pride in delivering.
“It would be hard to improve. The courses were awesome, the weather was beyond incredible, and our driver-host 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
The Members of Old Sandwich Golf Club at Western Gailes
Standards That Travel With You
Every aspect of our service is designed to feel familiar, intentional, and elevated.
Tee times are confirmed with the same care as your regular foursome. Caddies are requested by default. Accommodations are chosen with an eye toward quality and consistency. Dining, sightseeing, and pacing are aligned with the standards you expect.
That’s why H&B doesn’t simply plan your Expedition. We extend the private club experience across the pond.
It’s this deep understanding of what discerning travelers expect — spoken or unspoken — that has guided our work for more than three decades. And it shows up not only in how we plan, but also in the way our travelers think about their journeys.
As one Member recently told us during the planning stage:
“I would say we are generally price insensitive but value minded. We’re willing to pay more if it enhances the experience.”
This philosophy is at the heart of H&B. The priority isn’t to spend less — nor to spend needlessly. It’s to ensure that every investment translates into a richer, more seamless, and more memorable experience.
That’s the measure we hold ourselves to, and the reason so many travelers return to H&B year after year.
“Can you do a Scottish golf trip for less money, sure, and H&B was very up front about that from the jump. But as someone who has planned annual golf trips with this same group for more than a decade, I can say that this was far and away the most stress-free, relaxing, memorable golf trip of my life.”
Conor Yunits – Thorny Lea Golf Club
Protecting Reputations – Yours And Ours
For PGA Professionals and Captains – those entrusted with leading an H&B Expedition – the expectations are greater still. A successful trip reflects well on your leadership. A disappointing one can be a sore subject long after the bags are unpacked.
That’s why we approach every Expedition with the same care and precision you would expect from your club’s staff. Every detail is vetted. Every experience is intentional. Because in the end, your reputation is on the line — and so is ours.
We understand this responsibility so deeply that we’ve created an entire resource to support you: The Captain’s Guide.
It distills decades of experience and the most common questions posed by Captains into practical insights designed to make planning smoother, easier, and more successful.
“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
The Members of The Club at High Hampton enjoying the vibes in Ireland.
Avoiding The Cost Of Disappointment
Golf travel overseas carries a simple truth: mistakes are expensive.
But the real cost isn’t just measured in money. It’s the lost tee time at a bucket-list course, the hotel that didn’t meet expectations, or the missed opportunity to savor a moment that may never come again.
From the scarcity of marquee tee times to the nuances of hotel room categories and transportation, countless variables must align. When they don’t, the experience suffers.
At H&B, we quietly anticipate and manage these details behind the scenes so your journey unfolds as it should. The result isn’t just a well-planned trip. It’s confidence and peace of mind every step of the way.
“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
A Partnership Built For Discerning Travelers
At Haversham & Baker, we don’t aspire to be the biggest golf travel company. We aspire to be the most trusted.
You’ll see this reflected throughout our website in the form of guides, videos, podcasts, and other resources. Each is designed to help you enjoy a better experience, whether you ultimately travel with H&B or not.
We know that discerning travelers measure value in moments, not in marketing promises. Which is why every H&B Expedition begins the same way: not with a package to sell, but with a conversation to begin.
In many ways, traveling with H&B is like joining another club. One built on shared standards, trusted relationships, and experiences that stay with you long after the final putt.
If you share that mindset — if you believe the investment in your journey should translate into experiences that are seamless, meaningful, and uniquely yours — then we would be honored to serve as your partner.
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