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What are the key things to consider when choosing a golf travel company? Here’s a few helpful tips to help you select the right company for your trip. Spoiler: It’s not always us.


It may seem a little unorthodox to point this out, but Haversham & Baker costs a bit more than other golf travel companies. Here’s why.


Thanks to the current unprecedented demand for travel, many golfers have already started to look ahead to 2025 golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England. If you happen to be among them, here are the best destinations for overseas golf trips in 2025 plus a few important dates and tips to keep in mind.


If you’re wondering why custom golf travel packages are so important, here’s a few of the key benefits to consider for your trip across the pond.


Who to invite on your golf trip may seem like a straightforward question, but it’s the one that can absolutely make or break your experience. Here’s a few tips to settle who should get the invite.


The typical overseas golf trip involves 40-50 different reservations and decisions that all must come together for a successful experience. Here’s a few best practices to ensure a smooth, memorable, and stress-free golf trip.


The first golf trip to Scotland and beyond comes with a unique set of challenges and expectations. If you’re in the midst of planning your first trip, this guide will help keep your group in the fairway.


One of the many benefits of custom golf travel packages is the opportunity to upgrade your experience beyond the standard offerings found on most pre-packaged itineraries. Here are a few ways to take what is already an unforgettable journey and transform it into the trip of a lifetime.


As with many things related to planning an overseas Expedition, there is no set answer to this question. But here’s a few helpful guidelines to keep in mind when deciding on the size of your group for a golf trip across the pond.


Few decisions will have a greater impact on your trip than the choice between self-driving and hiring an H&B Driver-Host. Here’s a few important reasons to consider the latter.


If you were to poll our Planning team as to the most frequently asked questions they receive ahead of a trip, caddies would be at or near the top of the list. Here’s everything you need to know on the topic.


Although H&B does not handle airfare as part of our golf packages to Scotland, Ireland, and England, our members still seek our advice on the topic every single day. Here’s some of the important insight that we usually pass along.


Over the last several years, H&B has seen a dramatic increase in the number of couples golf vacations to Scotland and Ireland. Here’s 5 destinations to consider for just such a trip.


If you’re planning a father and son golf trip to St. Andrews, an expedition to Ireland for the entire family, or something else in-between this guide will cover the best destinations for your journey and several tips for a successful family golf vacation..


With possible exception of the first sight of a windswept links golf course, the suitcase coming out of the closet is arguably the most exciting moment of an overseas golf trip. Here’s a few tips for packing for a golf trip to Scotland, Ireland, or England.


Whenever possible, we suggest shipping your golf clubs for a trip to Scotland, Ireland, and England. Here are just a few of the important reasons why.


While packing is one of the most exciting times of your trip, it’s also very easy to overdo it. Here’s 5 things to leave at home when packing for your trip.


Despite the best of planning, there are some things that simply get missed in the process. Here are just a few of the often overlooked preparations to cover before your upcoming journey.


Is it possible to play Scotland and Ireland on the same golf trip? The short answer is: Yes, but here are a few important things to keep in mind before attempting this kind of itinerary.


If you’re looking for a lay of the land in The Home of Golf, review this guide and detailed map of the golf courses of Scotland.


Gain a clear understanding of the lay of the land on the Emerald Isle with a review of this guide and detailed map of the golf courses of Ireland.


How close is London to the historic courses of England’s Golf Coast? Find out with a review of this guide and detailed map of the golf courses of England.