As the end of the golf travel season gives way to the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the dawn of a new decade, the H&B team finds itself reminiscing on the unforgettable memories we were honored to be a part of this year. Many of these memories will be found in the annual H&B Yearbook, which will soon hit the mailboxes of our Members of the Forces who traveled with us this year. Many more will be found on the H&B channels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Major Haversham calls these updates Field Reports, and what follows are 19 of his favorites from the 2019 travel season.
Group Captain Matt McHugh and Friends from Greenbrier Hills Country Club support their #1 team at the #1 course in the world.
The Expedition led by John Dickens from Ridglea Country Club on a glorious day at Carnoustie.
Kodak moment at Portstewart… Captured by Sean Palmer, PGA of the Union League of Philadelphia
Nick Papadakes, PGA and his Onwentsia Club members enjoy perfect weather on the patio at Old Head.
A battle with the notorious bunkers at The European Club… Captured by Bob Peel of Flint Hills National Golf Club
Ben and David Osterhaus gather intel for a future U.S. Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor.
Jack Rubin and Friends from Stanwich Club with the 42nd President of the United States in Ballybunion.
A glorious afternoon at Nairn… Captured by Group Captain Eddie Sutton.
Group Captain Greg Forgatch and Friends from San Gabriel Country Club catch a ride to Machrihanish.
Chelsa Helget, PGA and the ladies of Mayacama Golf Club enjoy the Mediterranean sunset at Finca Cortesin.
The Expedition led by Tom Snow from Claremont Country Club enjoying post-round pints at Kilspindie.
The backdrop to a birdie… As shared by Group Captain Ron Papa.
The Expedition led by Mike Samuels at the host of the 148th Open Championship.
Jack Zachary and Friends from Crooked Stick Golf Club prove that a dreary day at Lahinch is still better than most.
Nick Haudek, PGA and his Evansville Country Club members hop the stones at the Giant’s Causeway.
Donna and John Pariseau of Charles River Country Club and The Club at Cordillera celebrate their 50th anniversary at The Old Head of Kinsale.
As we shared on a previous edition of Baker’s Blog, Larry Young Photography embarked on his first H&B Expedition across the pond. Larry returned with so many spectacular Field Reports that Major Haversham couldn’t narrow down a single favorite. So he went with three…
As another memorable year draws to a close, we look forward to many more outstanding Field Reports in 2020.
Have your own Field Report from across the pond to share? Major Haversham invites you to share it on the H&B Facebook page or tag us on Instagram and Twitter (@HavershamBaker).