Ferguson GolfTrips to Scotland and Ireland

"We laughed at the other tour groups that were paying an extra $1500 for the same trip we were taking."—Steve Shepard, Riverside CT

You'll find details on how I work below, but here's the "bottom line" at the top. Like any good professional, I can help you save time and money. I've done the traveling. I've played the courses. I've read the books. I've written the bible on Scottish golf travel. I've spent thousands of hours on the internet. Engaging me as a trip planner is like engaging the services of an accountant or attorney. My knowledge will save your time and money. I do that by (a) asking the right questions of you and by (b) providing information responsive to your answers.

My service is ideal for:

A cloudy day on the first tee at Royal Dornoch Golf Club.

the first-time traveler who instinctively distrusts package deals and wants to learn from and participate in trip planning—to have the best possible trip for a fair price

the second or third-time traveler to Scotland or Ireland who has bought a package tour once and is ready to get off the beaten path

up to twelve golfers with or without non-golfing spouses or travel companions

two golfers or a single golfer with a non-golfing spouse or travel companion

anyone who just doesn't have the time or inclination to deal with all the details of trip planning

Fee Structure - My service is fee-based (rather than commission-based). What does that mean to you? First, it means I have absolutely no incentive to put you in luxury accommodations and expensive golf courses unless that's what you want. I do not benefit as you spend more money. Most important, it means you know your costs every step of the way. Nothing is hidden in a "package price." No hidden commissions! No "single supplements"! No non-golfer rip-offs! Ferguson Golf truly takes the flim-flam out of the golf travel business. Here's a summary of my planning fees:

Thus, for a typical group of four, my total fee is $1,000. This compares to something like $600 to $1,000+ per golfer that a tour operator will extract from you in a package tour (in other words, something like a 75% savings in fees)..

Terms: 50% down; 50% upon completion of booking and transmittal of your Ferguson Golf Travel Notebook loaded with maps and brochures plus written confirmations of tee times, lodging, and transportation arrangements.

Twilight Special: $99. If you are considering a tour package, I'll run a cost analysis for you and suggest changes. If you are going to Scotland, this service includes a copy of my book, Golf in Scotland: A Travel-Planning Guide with Profiles of 68 Great Courses. You must provide precise information regarding courses and accommodations so that I can give you an "apples to apples" analysis.

I guarantee this: When you book a golf trip through Ferguson Golf, you will save the cost of my planning fee in good advice and cost-saving strategies. More important, you'll have a better, more enjoyable trip than anything offered by a tour operator. That's because the trip truly will be yours. After your trip, if you think I haven't made good on this guarantee, you can have your money back—no "ifs," "ands," or "buts." No fine print; just complete satisfaction.