Great Golf Vacations Found at GolfThere.com  

Rick Stedman Comments (1) 7/01/11
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It’s summertime and you want to head out on a golf vacation, but the thought of planning a trip seems daunting. If that’s the only thing holding you back, then you need to visit www.GolfThere.com. They have been there, and done that roughly 500,000 times.

Taking Care of Everything

According to David Kunze, GolfThere’s senior vice president, “We take care of all the details and logistics, and help package the perfect golf trip.” The company has had a lot of practice over the last two decades, organizing golf getaways from California to Florida, and Mexico to Ireland. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the staff at GolfThere.com began by organizing trips for the 26 courses that comprise the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which are scattered throughout the Yellowhammer state. The company also serves as the official vacation packager for the Audubon Golf Trail in Louisiana and the Natural State Golf Trail in Arkansas.

Handling the Most Popular Destinations

“We offer a variety of golf trips throughout North America and internationally, but our three most popular destinations are Arizona, Alabama, and Florida,” says Kunze. “Arizona is a golfer’s paradise, and Alabama features the famed Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, while Florida is a big hit with golfers who bring along the family.”

Over the Pond

Internationally, Ireland and Scotland are the most popular destinations for GolfThere.com customers, but Mexico has been increasingly in demand over the last year. Kunze shares that the incredible courses available coupled with the picturesque waters of the Sea of Cortes in Baja Mexico – and Los Cabos in particular – make Mexico an appealing golf destination.

Set Your Budget

Most GolfThere.com clients have a general idea of the type of golf vacation they want, with most having a certain budget or destination in mind. “They simply want us to do the leg work, which we are happy to do,” Kunze shares. “We have years of experience in the travel business and will ensure that all the details are taken care of. We tell clients that this is not rocket science. Clear and simply, we take care of all the details. If we promise you a hotel room upgrade, we will get you a hotel room upgrade. Likewise, if we promise you a 6:54 a.m. tee time, we will guarantee you a 6:54 a.m. tee time.”

Delivering Ultimate Customer Service

To ensure their trip planning results in the perfect golf vacation, the first and foremost goal of all GolfThere.com employees is to Deliver Ultimate Customer Service, or DUCS for short. The acronym is from company president Alan Hale’s book by the same name. Hale has more than 25 years in the travel industry and is a self-described “addicted” golfer. Following the DUCS philosophy includes providing customers access to some of the finest golf courses, resorts, and hotels in the world whose managerial philosophy aligns with the GolfThere.com DUCS philosophy. To ensure they are meeting customer expectations, GolfThere.com relies heavily on customer feedback. “If for any reason any of the golf vacation components fail to provide the best in service and value, then our team wants to correct your situation to your satisfaction immediately,” says Hale.

Living up to its moniker – Vacations to a Tee since 1990 – GolfThere.com has a successful history of bringing vacation dreams to reality. “For more than 20 years, many things have changed, but our commitment to customers, employees, and our golf course, hotel, and other supplier/partners has not,” says Hale.

To plan your next golf vacation, call (800)319-4442 and let them know you are an iGolf member or visit www.GolfThere.com.

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Rick Stedman

Rick Stedman is a professional writer with a long list of credits. In addition to iGolf.com, he has written for Golf Online, Golf, Inc., Golf Business, and Bunkershot.com, and served as editor of RVgolfer Magazine. A career journalist, Rick has penned golf and travel articles for Northwest Travel, Snowshoe Magazine, Northwest Best Places, Visit Los Cabos travel guide, The Oregonian, and The (Tacoma, Wash.) News Tribune. His favorite golf adventure: Playing 18 holes of sand golf at Whispering Sands Golf Club in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Rick earned a BA in Communications from Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. An avid golfer, Rick, lives in Yakima, Wash.

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