Insider Tips

The choices in golf instruction in Scottsdale are many. I don't have a personal favorite, they are all good but some are more affordable than others depending on what you hope to accomplish. Scottsdale offers golfers a choice of the creme de la creme in golf instruction; Mike and Sandy Lebauve, Kostis/ McCord, and John […]

A Little Background Info On Golf Packaging In Scottsdale
Back in the late nineties when I was a Sales Manager at a golf resort in N. Scottsdale I was always amazed at the number of golfers I talked to that distrusted or would not consider booking golf or lodging with a third- party booking agency. […]

Over the years as technology improved and the Internet progressed into the mainstream packagers soon found that the customer's greatest leverage with them was that they could surf the net, make comparisons, and book their vacation directly with a course, hotel or other packager, if they found a better deal - and back then they […]

Let's get to the meat of today's golf packager - golfers want to know, is there an "extra" charge for using the services of a packager? Can they get guaranteed tee times further in advance than the public? Are there discounts for golf and/or lodging or is everything priced at "rack" rate? These are only […]

If you are a golfer that has been to Scottsdale before or are a regular visitor you already know that, here in Scottsdale, golf is more a way of life than just a great place to play. Scottsdale rolls out the red carpet to golfers from around the world and their business is welcomed by […]

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It's critical to the success of your Scottsdale golf vacation to select the right golf vacation planner, one that will go the extra mile for you. Once upon a time people used to plan their vacations, weeks, even months ahead, thinking that rooms and golf would be hard to get, especially during Scottsdale's high […]

I want to share with you the things that I learned over the last 22 years about just what goes on behind the scenes in the Hospitality Industry in Scottsdale. This would include everything from hotels, resorts and golf courses to destination management companies, golf packagers, transportation providers and anyone catering to the visitor […]

This website is designed to avoid confusion, it's my job and the job of my Golf Package Associates to set people straight about when to come, where to stay and where to play so that you get the best experience possible. We want you to make us work harder for your business by teaching […]

Scottsdale is a great place to live, there is no doubt about that. Take it from someone who looked around a lot before settling down here. AND it's a very nice place for a golf vacation. There is something for everyone here. The climate is the best I have ever experienced - even with […]

Hello and let me introduce myself. I am a Golf Vacation Specialist/Golf Tour Operator and consultant to the Hotel and Travel Industry. I reside in Scottsdale, working out of my home. I operate independently which allows me to provide "Insider" information without consequences (ie losing my job!). I want to share with you the information that I learned over the last 22 years about just what goes on behind the scenes in the Hospitality world.