Our Story
A Life Lived on Europe's Greatest Courses
Play Golf Europe was built on decades of experience — playing, living, and building relationships across the continent.
Where It All Began
I grew up with a golf club in my hand and a dream of playing the great courses of the world. After earning my CPGA certification and spending years competing and teaching in Canada, I made a decision that changed everything — I moved to Europe.
What started as a sabbatical became a way of life. I played Ballybunion in a Kerry rainstorm. I stood on the 18th tee at St Andrews at dusk and felt the weight of the game's entire history. I played Valderrama in the Spanish autumn sun and understood why Tom Watson called it the finest course in Europe. I fell in love with the continent — its courses, its culture, its people.
After years of friends and fellow golfers asking me to help plan their European trips, Play Golf Europe was born. Not as a booking engine or a travel agency, but as something more personal — a trusted guide, built on real relationships and real experience.
The Credentials Behind Every Itinerary
Certified Professional
Trained and certified through the Canadian Professional Golf Association — the foundation of every recommendation we make.
Handicap Index
A lifelong scratch golfer who has played competitively at the highest amateur and professional levels.
Countries Covered
Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland — personally played and scouted.
Years in Europe
Over a decade living & visiting the continent, building the relationships and local knowledge that no travel platform can replicate.
"I don't sell trips. I share the experiences that have defined my life in Europe — and I make sure every group I take over has the same feeling I had the first time I played these courses."
Founder, Play Golf Europe · CPGA Professional
The Play Golf Europe Philosophy
Every itinerary we build starts with a conversation. What courses are on your bucket list? What kind of traveler are you — do you want a private lodge in the Highlands or a boutique hotel in Lisbon? Do you want cultural immersion or pure golf, morning to night?
We don't do cookie-cutter packages. We build each trip around the people taking it. Our relationships with the finest courses, hotels, and operators across Europe mean we can get you access, upgrades, and experiences that simply aren't available through any other channel.
And because I'm based in Europe — not booking trips from a desk in North America — I'm on the ground when it matters. If something needs adjusting, I'm there. That's the difference.
Built for Groups
Play Golf Europe specialises in group travel — corporate trips, charity golf days, milestone celebrations, and annual pilgrimages for groups of friends who've been talking about playing St Andrews for years. We handle every detail so your group can focus on the golf, the camaraderie, and the memories.
Groups of 4–24
We work with groups of all sizes, from a foursome to a full corporate event.
Private Transportation
Dedicated vehicles and drivers throughout — no shared coaches, no waiting around.
Tee Time Guarantees
Our course relationships mean confirmed tee times at the courses that matter, when you want them.
On-Trip Support
I travel with select groups and am always reachable for every trip we operate.
Let's Plan Your Trip
Tell us your dream destinations and travel dates — we'll take it from there.