Planning
Planning Your Golf Trip Across the Pond
If you're in the early stages of planning an overseas golf trip, you probably have questions. A lot of them.
Scan the websites for other golf travel companies and you'll notice how few of those questions actually get answered. The basics sit behind a thin FAQ or a "contact us," because every candid answer risks leading you to the conclusion that you could pull this off yourself and save a few dollars.
We take the opposite view. Our travelers have turned to us for 35 years because they know the knowledge and judgment of our Expedition Planning team can't be replicated from a search bar, and because the result is a trip shaped around exactly what they came for.
But that doesn’t mean that the underlying questions related to planning the journey simply disappear, especially if it’s your first overseas golf trip.
Our solution is the H&B Yardage Book. More on that below.
But if you're still weighing whether leading this trip is worth the effort, you might want to start here: What If This Time Was Different.
The Yardage Book
Imagine you're preparing to hit your approach shot to the Road Hole. Your Yardage Book provides the basic information needed for the task at hand, but it's the years of insight from your caddie that's going to shape your ultimate decision.
The combination of the H&B Yardage Book and your Expedition Planning Manager functions the very same way.
Inside our Yardage Book you'll find an array of in-depth articles dedicated to the very questions you arrived here hoping to answer.
You'll learn some of the most important factors to consider when choosing the right golf travel company. Spoiler Alert: It's not always us.
You'll learn what sets Haversham & Baker apart, and why private club Members overwhelmingly choose to travel with us. You'll get straight answers on caddies, Old Course tee times, how things work when you travel with Tourists (other companies call them non-golfers), and what happens on the rare chance that something goes wrong during your Expedition.
The Yardage Book will help get you there, but it's the people you'll meet below who will truly guide you around the course.
Your Expedition Planning Team
Plenty of companies promise trips designed around you, then hand over a repackaged itinerary pulled from their website. Talk with our Planning Managers, and you'll notice the difference in the first conversation.
Chris McConn
Director of Planning
Chris graduated from the Professional Golf Management program at Mississippi State University and worked as a private club PGA professional before joining H&B in 1999. Chris is the company’s resident college sports nut, especially if it involves the Cincinnati Bengals, the SEC, or his beloved MSU Bulldogs. Hear more from Chris.
Favorites Across the Pond
- Course: Royal Birkdale
- Hole: 18th at The Old Course
- Good Life Activity: Dunrobin Castle
- Restaurant: Duel in the Sun
Email: CMcConn@haversham.com
Phone: 513-561-1500 ext. 108
"Chris McConn is the consummate professional. The itinerary from start to finish was outstanding. Hard to improve your business model and processes."
Scott Price - Group Captain
Mike Walters
Expedition Planning Manager
After a career spanning over 20 years as a club professional, Mike joined the H&B team in 2015. A graduate of Miami (OH) University, Mike’s love of the game is only equaled by his passion for the Buckeyes, Steelers, and all things Disney. Hear more from Mike.
Favorites Across the Pond
- Course: Royal Dornoch
- Hole: Tie - 5th at Lahinch and 9th at Turnberry
- Good Life Activity: Cliffs of Moher
- Restaurant: Jigger Inn
Email: MWalters@haversham.com
Phone: 513-561-1500 ext. 103
"Use Mike Walters. The guy is aces. Prompt, honest, creative, detailed. The level of organization and detail was tremendous."
Matthew Bastian - Group Captain
Connor Evers, PGA
Expedition Planning Manager
Connor joined H&B in 2021 as an Expedition Planning Manager. He's the co-host of our Golf and the Good Life podcast and a graduate of the PGM program at Methodist University. He’s the only member of our team who has worked in the golf business on both sides of the Atlantic, having spent part of his PGA training at Adare Manor in Ireland. The only thing he's more passionate about than golf is his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes. Hear more from Connor.
Favorites Across the Pond
- Course: Prestwick
- Hole: 6th at Royal Cinque Ports
- Good Life Activity: Scotch Whisky Bar at The Balmoral
- Restaurant: Mara at Links House Dornoch
Email: CEvers@haversham.com
Phone: 513-561-1500 ext. 107
"Connor Evers continues to be a superstar! He knows what we like and what is important to us on a golf tour. We have 100% faith in Connor's suggestions and he has always come through."
John Nicodemo - Group Captain
Whitney Hedrick
Director of Member Services
Whitney is a native of the Birmingham area and a graduate of Lee University, where she studied PR and Project Management. Whether she’s exploring new destinations, cheering on her favorite teams and F1 driver, or crafting the finer details of an Expedition, she approaches everything with the same energy and passion.
Favorites Across the Pond
- City: Killarney
- Good Life Activity: Strolling Victoria Street
- Restaurant: Floritz in Dublin
- Can't Miss: Belfast by the Glass Tour
Email: WHedrick@haversham.com
Phone: 513-561-1500 ext. 101
"Whitney Hedrick made our restaurant and tour reservations and coordinated it all with our driver. The recommendations were great and it made it very easy for us. All we had to do is show up and enjoy the experience."
Ken Gillis - Group Captain
Jess Klus
Concierge
Jess grew up in our hometown of Cincinnati and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee. A devoted fan of theater and live music, she has a natural appreciation for the moments that make an experience memorable, a perspective she brings to the Good Life plans she creates for our Members.
Favorites Across the Pond
- City: Edinburgh
- Good Life Activity: Dean Village & Stockbridge Market
- Restaurant: The Winding Stair in Dublin
- Can't Miss: Jannetta's Gelato in St. Andrews
Email: jklus@haversham.com
Phone: 513-561-1500 ext. 105
"I worked with Jess Klus the most. She responded immediately to my emails. Worked with me scheduling activities, dining reservations and made sure that if I needed anything to let her know. I’m sure she has many groups to keep track of and respond to, so I was impressed as to her responsiveness and understanding of what was being asked."
Robert Strack - Group Captain