About PerryGolf

Founded in 1984 by a pair of Scottish brothers who were accomplished amateur golfers, PerryGolf has risen to become America’s leading provider of luxury international golf vacations. The Company maintains a marketing and sales office in Wilmington, North Carolina with a sales and operational headquarters located in Helensburgh, Scotland. PerryGolf is recognized and respected for creating unique and innovative golf travel experiences including privately chartered small-ship cruises, luxury train tours, helicopter tours and personalized land tours utilizing VIP Golf Coaches. The business has evolved into three distinct products;

Customized Travel - completely personalized itineraries for a group of golfers who are typically close acquaintances. Non golfers will frequently join the group to enjoy local sights, history, resorts, etc while the golfers play. PerryGolf arranges the complete vacation including airfare (optional), tee times, hotel accommodations, sightseeing and local transportation. Group size can vary from single traveler to more than 100.
Destinations Served - Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, France, Spain (Costa del Sol), Portugal (Lisbon & Algarve), Italy, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina.

Escorted Tours - are pre-arranged with fixed itineraries for groups of 24 - 30 guests. These programs are fully managed throughout by PerryGolf representatives. They are designed around special events like The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship, or to experience unique destinations like Southeast Asia & Argentina that may not be part of our permanent portfolio. Our escorted programs provide an excellent opportunity for smaller parties to join a larger group of like-minded traveler for a relaxed experience supported by driver.

Golf Cruises - The reputation we’ve earned over 35 years as one of the most respected providers of international golf tours is proudly presented now as one of the most respected providers of international golf cruises. PerryGolf stands alone to deliver the largest variety of voyages that combine the best golf courses in the world with the world’s most desirable destinations.

We do not charter which allows us to offer a wide range of pricing. Instead we partner with Azamara® whose four ocean liners for less than 700 guests give us access to nearly every destination around the world with great golf.

Client Interest & Motivation

Passion for the game is obviously the primary factor but many simply treasure the experience shared in the company of friends, plus it is a refreshing opportunity for those who walk to get meaningful exercise.

Completely unique interest is found for trips to British Isles. As the “Home of Golf” and with so many famous, highly regard courses available for visitor play, Scotland and Ireland in particular provide a level of golf experience which does not exist elsewhere in the world. The types of courses ("links" golf courses are the most popular), and their historical significance all work together to create an ambience that is impossible to duplicate. Another specific interest is attendance to The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship, which is the oldest of golf’s four major professional championships played each year during the 3rd week of July.

Significance of destinations - Scotland is widely regarded as the "Home of Golf" and as result many golfers wish to play golf where the game was invented. Golf is unique as a sport due to a profound interest in the history and traditions of the game. Golf throughout the British Isles is also viewed as a significantly different experience due to the type of golf course, links style courses, which are characterized by their seaside location among natural sand dunes, minimal trees and water hazards, plus fast, firm fairways and greens For our other destinations, the interest lies somewhere between quality golf experiences and lifestyle choices. Travel to enjoy a new golf course AND a different culture.

Target Audience

PerryGolf serves primarily two target audiences among international golf travelers: groups of men and groups of couples. Groups of men, or “buddy trips”, typically prefer to play Scotland and Ireland for 6-8 days in groups of 4-12. Australia’s Sandbelt golf region near Melbourne is another popular destination for the men. Couples enjoy the British Isles as well of course, but their non golf travel interests lead them around the world. Our Mediterranean destinations plus South Africa, New Zealand and Australia are booked almost exclusively by couples, as are our golf cruises. Couples itineraries typically combine golf with local activities ranging from safaris and sightseeing to wine tastings and cooking classes. In either case, couples or men, our clientele ranges in age from 45 – 70+. Geographically, they are found throughout the United States. Nearly all of our clients are members of higher end private golf and country clubs.

Key Client Questions

Custom Tour

In order for a PerryGolf Travel Specialist to prepare a customized quotation, we require just a few questions be answered. This provides sufficient data that we can formulate the initial proposal which serves as a road map for the final itinerary. It helps everyone involved in the process as it focuses the client's attention on a specific plan.

1. How many golfers & non golfers (if any) in the group?
2. What are the preferred dates of travel?
3. Is local transportation requested in a VIP Golf Coach with Concierge Driver or self drive?
4. What type of accommodation is preferred, e.g small country house, deluxe hotel, first class hotel, single or double occupancy?
5. Do they have any specific golf courses they wish to play? (Ideally, prioritize the important courses.)

Escorted Tour & Cruises

1. How many golfers & non golfers (if any) in the group?
2. Is party interested in pre or post tour extensions?
3. What level of cabin accommodation is preferred?

Custom Quotations

With the information provided from the list above, your PerryGolf Expert will prepare, within 24 hours, a complete and email a carefully detailed, interactive proposal with a day by day description of activity. Pricing is guaranteed for 15 days minimum. You and your client(s) are welcome to adjust the schedule as you wish. The proposal will not be confirmed for availability however until deposits and completed reservations forms are received for all members of the party.

Custom Quotations Online

If you prefer to create custom golf schedules on your own, we invite you to visit our online trip calculator – Plan Your Own Tour™. Simply provide your client’s travel dates and group size, then choose their golf, hotel and means of local transportation, and you will receive an immediate online quotation. Should you require a detailed, day by day itinerary – or if you have any questions – a PerryGolf Travel Specialist always welcomes your call.

Another option is to visit our Quick Quotes^SM section which has been created using our knowledge and experience since 1984 as to the more requested customized trips. Pricing is extremely simple, completely online and requires only dates of travel and number of people in your client’s party.

Booking

Step 1: Once your client has settled on a schedule they wish to book, you shall receive our reservations form via email including booking conditions. Once you have returned a completed reservations form and deposit for each client, we then begin the process of confirming the requested arrangements with our various golf and hotel suppliers.

Step 2: On the next business day following receipt of your reservations forms we expect to have your clients confirmed schedule with assigned starting times. In the event we encountered availability issues at any of the hotels or golf courses, your Travel Specialist will contact you and discuss the options available. If we are unable to secure a schedule which satisfies your client’s requirements, there is no financial obligation to either party, and all arrangements are cancelled.

NOTE: It is critically important during the confirmation phase of the booking that you are aware of the time constraints PerryGolf deals with our suppliers. Some facilities will only hold space for a brief period of time before they require non refundable deposits.

Step 3: Final Travel Documents. Approximately 30 days prior to travel you shall receive your client's final travel information with complete documentation for their upcoming trip including final schedule and other relevant material. We provide this information in digital form.

Selling Points

• PerryGolf has been operating luxury golf experiences since 1984. Today we offer more golf tours and cruises for groups of men, women and couples to more destinations throughout the year than any other international golf travel operator.
  
  
• One company service - PerryGolf with marketing and sales office in Wilmington, North Carolina plus operations office in Helensburgh, Scotland provides seamless service. Your clients are dealing with the same company throughout. They are NOT being passed to a ground handler over which you have no experience.
  
  
• Old Course, St. Andrews - PerryGolf has done business with St Andrews Links Trust since 1984, the longest such relationship of any existing tour operator. PerryGolf has accepted an invitation to become an Authorised Provider, and in doing so continues this long held and valued association with the Trust. Our season long allocation of starting times ensures we are in a very strong position to accommodate clients from around the world who seek to make the pilgrimage to the Home of Golf with secure and guaranteed advance arrangements to play the Old Course.
  
  
• VIP Golf Coaches - PerryGolf created the industry standard of VIP Golf Coaches in the British Isles in the late 1990’s. Since then we have continually refreshed and improved. While the quality of the vehicles is second to none, it is our Concierge Drivers who truly take care of our clients and consistently receive the highest accolades from our mutual clients.
  
  
• Customized Quotations - Our Golf Travel Experts in Scotland and North Carolina always welcome the opportunity to help you personally. Once we gather a few details about the trip you envision, pricing plus a detailed itinerary will be emailed to you within a business day.
  
  
• QUICK QUOTES^SM - Try our exclusive online trip calculator where our most popular schedules have been pre-configured for each of our eleven Custom Touring destinations. Simply add the Arrival Date and Group Size to get an instantaneous quotation entirely online.
  
  
• Travel Insurance available

Key Golf Courses and Hotels

Sightseeing

It is critical to address the needs and interest of non golfers who travel with us. We serve their needs in a variety of ways, depending upon the individual situation;

Excorted Tours - comprehensive daily sightseeing programs are designed and included in the total cost of all of our Escorted Tours. The schedule varies by destination but the intent is to provide an interesting, cultural experience for those participants not wishing to golf.

Customized Touring - On programs with a Concierge Driver, he will gladly take the non golfers sightseeing during the day when the golfers are on the links. He will assist with shopping & sightseeing ideas to ensure a memorable vacation for those not playing golf.

Self drive Touring - Included in the information travelers receive upon arrival at the destination is a comprehensive package listing sightseeing opportunities and suggestions for their trip.

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