Testimonials

United States - October 2007

Joe,

I wanted to write back to let you know our trip last week to Scotland was amazing. Everyone in my group had the time of their life. The golf, the pubs, the country were all top notch. We even had the pleasure of hitting the Old Course ballot on the 1st day. We were very lucky about the weather too while we were there. It only really rained the day we played Carnoustie, but fortunately the wind wasn't there so the wetness was not a big deal.

When you sent your last e-mail stating John Bryan was your #1 driver in Scotland I was thinking you probably say that about all your drivers. Well I was completely wrong about that one. John couldn't of been a better driver, tour guide and friend. He made us feel so comfortable and relaxed while we were there for the week. I couldn't of asked for a better guy. All of his recommendations on restaurants and pubs was right on. You are very lucky to have such a wonderful person who is very passionate about his job.

Lastly I want to thank you again for putting together such a wonderful trip. My friends and I really hope that one day we will get to head back and play some of the other courses that we missed out on.

I appreciate all that you did for me to make my 40th birthday trip a memorable one. Attached is a photo of John and the clan.

Dave Wildes
KTGY Group, Inc.
Architecture / Planning

Testimonials

United States - October 2007

Hello Patti,

I am sending you this email to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip to Ireland. Everything was perfect: weather, accommodations, food, sights, golf courses and our driver/guide.

We really enjoyed the town or Kinsale and Friar's Lodge. The town is small and quaint and we fell in love with the pubs, restaurants and shops. It was probably the best town that we stayed in as far as atmosphere and convenience. The restaurants were also quite good. We also enjoyed the other towns that we stayed in - Ballybunion, Killarney and Lahinch - they all were a little bit different but very interesting.

Probably our favorite guesthouse was the 19th Lodge at Ballybunion. The owners, Mary and James made us feel extremely welcome and the facility was perfect in every way. The Killarney Lodge was also very nice, but due to our schedule we spent very little time there. Our least favorite lodging was The Lahinch Golf and Leisure Hotel. After staying in the previous three lodges that were small and personal the hotel could not measure up although it was very nice and convenient to town.

All of the golf courses that we played -- Old Head, Waterville, Old Ballybunion, Tralee and Old Lahinch were fabulous. Of course the fact that we had great weather added to the enjoyment. The views from most holes provided spectacular views and each course was a challenge of its own.

Last but most important, without our driver and guide, John Keane, we could not have had such a wonderful experience in Ireland. He was there for us every minute, providing us with much more than transportation. His knowledge of Ireland is incredible and he not only provided us with extensive information, but he took us to places that we would have never seen on our own. He was always ready with a suggestion on where to go, where to eat and what to see. He made sure that everything was perfect for us. In short, we owe it to him for our perfect trip. Jerry Quinlan's Celtic Golf set up the perfect itinerary and John was there for us to make sure that it was carried out.

We all agreed that there isn't one thing that we would have changed if we had it to do all over again.

Thank you Patti on behalf of Jerry Quinlan and a very huge thanks to John Keane for all he did for us.

Sincerely,

Cam & Barry Thomas

United States - October 2007

Hi Joe,

I want to tell you that my wife and I had a really wonderful time in Scotland last week. All the lodgings were great. The food at the Airds Hotel was over-the-top. The Bonham in Edinburgh is truly a "cool" place. And of course the scenery was magnificent (although the weather was a little moist, but as one taxi driver said..."if you come to Scotland for the weather you have come for the wrong reason"). The only negative was that my brother John and his wife were not with us.

So, we would like to personally thank you for your role in planning and executing this trip. We truly enjoyed everything.

Great Job and Thanks again, Rob Baker

United States - September 2007

Patti,

Just wanted you to know that we had a spectacular trip to Ireland last week. The weather couldn't have been better. Someone told us that it rains in Ireland!! We were so lucky with sunny days and warm weather the entire trip. I also want you to know that all of our accommodations were wonderful, especially the 19th Lodge at Ballybunion. Mary and James were so pleasant and friendly. Their accommodations were clearly outstanding! Everything from the hospitality, to the sheets and showers, and the breakfast were the best.

However, the most memorable part of our trip, in addition the wonderful golf courses we played, was our driver and guide, John Keane. We could not have had anyone better!! He attended to our every wish and was a true professional and a gentleman. He was so knowledgeable about the history and culture of Ireland and interacted with us as though we were old friends. He made every step of our trip a joy! Please pass on our extreme pleasure with his work to his superiors. There could not be anyone better than John!

Also thanks to you at Quinlan for the arrangements, accommodations, and itinerary. You are a class organization!! This was truly a vacation we will never forget.

Cindy and Don Venema

United States - September 2007

Dear Patti,

I write to report my apparent survival of our recent Ireland Conquest and my sincere gratitude for your superb personal attention and professionalism. Please convey our thoughts and appreciation to Mr. Quinlan.

I shall look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely,
Wade Kilpatrick

United States - July 2007

Hey Brendan,

I've been telling everyone about our great trip. We went to Ireland to play golf, saw an Irishman win The Open, and made some great Irish (and Iowa) friends, too! I've been going on golf trips for almost thirty years, and without a doubt, this was the best golf trip I've ever been on!! I'll also give you the name of a friend who may be interested in doing a trip. Keep in touch, and thanks again for putting together such a fantastic trip!!

John.

United States - July 2007

Patti,

Just wanted to email you and let you know what a great trip you organized. I had absolutely nothing but great comments from our group of 24 and that's hard to do. You are such an asset for Jerry Quinlan's Celtic Golf. All members told me what a wonderful person you were to work with and are looking forward to another trip.

Again Thank You and Have a Great Day!

Tim.

United States - July 2007

Joe,

A belated thank you for planning our golf trip. Everything went extremely well. The courses, accommodations and transportation were all great. Noel did a great job of shuttling golfers and accommodating our wives. He is a true professional.

We will recommend your company to anyone who inquires. I will contact you soon regarding the wording for our plaque. Thanks again for a fantastic trip.

Rod Cunningham and Group.

United States - June 2007

Dear Jerry:

We recently completed the golf and touring vacation of a lifetime with your (and a can't demean his station by calling him a driver) host and professor of hospitality, Johnny Weyland. He escorted us through almost all of southern Ireland's must-see scenic and historical venues not to mention the most spetacular golf courses built by man and God.

Ireland is beautiful to itself by Johnny brought it to mean much more with his historical insights and "while we're here, we might want to take a few minutes to see" off-itinerary side trips. You and your staff provided us with all anyone would expect and so much more.

Thank you, your staff (who werealways a short phone call away) and Johhny.

Bob and Liz

Ireland - May 2007

Dear Jerry:

Another successful Father and Son Tournament has come and gone, much to the delight of me, my father and cousin. I would like to take this opportunity to commend you and your staff on our behalf.

As you well know, during our stay, my father became ill and required hospitalization as Bon Secours Hospital in Cork. Your staff, namely you, Joe Dwyer and Brendan McMenamin, and the staff from Buckley's Tours, specifically John Keane, Johnny Whelan and John Clifford and our guide, John Laylor, were overly accommodating during that difficult time. Without the assistance of your staff and the staff and Killarney Park Hotel, the hospitalization would certainly have ruined the vacation for all of us, and would not have been the "mere distraction" that it was.

Following my father's release from the hospital, your staff continued to be of great assistance and could not have been more helpful.

I would also like to commend your staff for their high standards in which they conduct their business. It is obvious that they love what they do and they do it well. Thank you for everything, I will be indebted always.

Good health until we meet again.

Sincerely,
Lynn E. Frame

Ireland - May 2007

Dear Joe:

I wanted to thank Jerry, you and your team for another wonderful Father-Son tournament. It was a great week and my dad and I are looking forward to going back again soon. Thanks again.
Best regards,
Chris

Ireland - December 2006

Joe,

Thanks for your assistance in our Ireland trip last Fall...I told Jerry Quinlan that you were very professional and a big help with the details in getting prepared for our trip. Thanks for the beautiful Waterford for all the players. Your organization is FIRST CLASS in every respect. We had an AWESOME time and are planning another trip next year...please keep me informed on similar trips, especially to Scotland.
Bob Henson PGA

Scotland - November 2006

Joe,

I apologize for being remiss in not contacting you earlier on the magnificent golf trip that you organized for us in Scotland in June. It was truly the "trip of a lifetime", and believe me, we have had many wonderful trips during the years.

The hotel accommodations were first class, the food (and beverages) were wonderful and the golf experience could not have been better - with the exception of a downpour at Turnberry; however, we waited a couple of hours and completed our round - what else should we expect?.

For us the best money we spent was to have the car and drivers for the entire trip. The two drivers that we had were wonderful, accommodating and true gentlemen. My wife whose heritage is part Scottish is a real history buff, as am I, and this was a dream come true especially for her. We saw battlefields, ruins, churches, castles etc, and the experience was enhanced by the historical knowledge of our drivers. All of this without the hassle of trying to find out where to go and what to see.

Our introduction to golf in Scotland came on the first day when we played Royal Dornock. We had a 4:30 tee time. Coming up the 16th fairway, the sun was setting and we could hear bagpipes playing in the distance in the town square. Welcome to Scotland - does it get much better than this?

Joe, we both want to thank you for organizing the trip and we will highly recommend you to anyone that is planning a similar excursion.

Best regards,
Ross

Portugal - October 2006

I just wanted to take a minute and tell you how wonderful our trip to Portugal was. We are the group of fourteen in the Violette golf party. Our guide Helena was absolutely fantastic... everyone loved her. She was so attentive to every detail and such a pleasure to be around. We could not have asked for a better person. She gave us a great deal of knowledge about the country and it's history - every hour was taken care of. We have been on past Jerry Quinlan trips and they had all been fantastic. This lived up to that great reputation.

Sincerely,
Tommye Anne Violette

Ireland - September 2006

Dear Jo,

Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip to Ireland. Along with the great weather you ordered for us the trip itself was fantastic. The hotels and golf were top-notch! Our driver, Tim Cotter, was excellent as a guide and humorist! We will definitely be making a return trip in the coming years and will give you a buzz when we do. I will definitely recommend Jerry Quinlan Celtic Golf to anyone looking for an amazing trip to Ireland. Thanks again.

Sincerely,
Pete Leseberg, DMD

Ireland - September 2006

Jo,

Just wanted to let you know how happy we were with the entire trip. We all had a great time and enjoyed Ireland and its people. The hotels were great, we didn't miss a meal (all good) and we did our best to try and consume as much Guinness as possible. Our guide/driver Tim Cotter was just great. Always on time, had a great knowledge of the areas and was most helpful with everything. We will be giving some consideration to a follow up trip in the next year or two.

Sincerely appreciate all your help,
Jack Meyers

Ireland - September 2006

Jo,

I apologize for the delay in writing you. As the Ryder Cup concludes I am reminded of what a great time we had in Ireland and I want to thank you for your hard work in formulating our summer Irish excursion. We had a great time and will start thinking about our 2008 trip. What do you think of Wales?

Thanks,
Bob Callaghan and Friends

Scotland - September 2006

Joe,

Another fine job. The trip was wonderful, the accommodations were excellent and the golf was outstanding. The drive to Machrihanish was worth the trouble, the views along the route are outstanding and Cambeltown is neat and Machrihanish Golf Club is great. I did not play Dundonald, did not have the legs for it. I will decide after the first of the year if I will go again in 07, let me know if you are putting a package together for the Women's British Open at St. Andrews.

Thanks,
John

Scotland - August 2006

Joe,

We had a wonderful time in Scotland and I want to thank you for doing such a great job. The accommodations were wonderful and the golf courses were fun to play. Steve got a hole in one on the St. Andrews course and we all saw it. That was exciting. We all got to play the Old Course which completed the trip. Our driver, Arthur, was great. And he really took good care of us.

Thanks again,
Gail Lastinger

Scotland - August 2006

Dear Joe:

I just wanted to say thanks for setting up a great trip for us to Scotland over the past 2 weeks. Not a bad summer for me--going over for a week in June with the Michael Simon/Publishers Press trip. Then heading over for 14 rounds with Steve Nelson and the boys.

Steve may have mentioned that this was my 50th birthday trip and having dinner at the Dunvegan that night was special. Also, the room we had at the Russacks was the best ever! We had the Tom Morris suite and it clearly made the trip. Thanks for setting that up--and we will always be requesting those rooms in the future, by the way.

I think this is my 6th or 7th trip with Quinlan and I am never disappointed. Having John Bryan drive us and be a part of our trip makes it that much more special.
We are already setting up our trip for next year!

Thanks again Joe.

Regards,
Rich Eichler

Ireland - August 2006

Dear Joe,

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your efforts in setting up the Fort Lauderdale Country Club golf trip to Ireland and England. All the players really enjoyed the voyage. The hardest part of the trip was getting back home from London.
Additionally, Con (Ireland) and Drew (London) were absolutely fantastic. The guys are already talking up a potential trip next year to Northern Ireland, then taking a ship to Scotland! Rest assured I'LL be in contact with you about that trip.

Thanks again for everything!
Mark Van Dyck

Scotland - August 2006

Joe,
Had a great time - as always John was fantastic. Don't know what you did to get me and Rich and Brian and Don into the 2 Suites at the Rusacks but, they were superb!!!!
Be sure and tell Jerry thanks very much for dinner the final nite - I think our liquor bill was higher than your dinner bill but, what a great way to wind up the trip. It has been a real pleasure working with you over the past several years and I will be starting on next year's trip within the next month or so.

Thanks,
Steve.

Ireland - August 2006

Joe,

Just wanted to drop a note of thanks for the wonderful trip. The arrangements were fantastic, the accommodations were outstanding, and our driver was so good, he felt like part of the family by the end of the trip. I just wanted to say thanks for your efforts, and the great job you do. With the golf and moving around, it would have been easy to have a hitch somewhere - but that was not the case, as the pre-arrangements were perfect. Your organization is the best. This is my second trip with Jerry Quinlin's Celtic Golf, and if I live long enough and am prosperous enough, it will not be my last.

Thanks again for such an enjoyable time in a wonderful country,
Chip.

Scotland - August 2006

I was a member in the Art Ryder golf trip (July 20th-30th) Joe Dwyer put together for travel in Scotland. All I can say is "Fantastic Golf; Great accommodations". This was my first trip to Scotland. It was obviously golf oriented rather than sight seeing, but that's what we wanted, and that's what we got. We plan to put together another trip in 3-4 years, and you will definently be our travel consultant.

Thanks a million,
Valton Riggins.

Scotland - August 2006

Dear Jo,

We returned without any problems. the trip was awesome in every way. Weather great with touch of rain & wind last day. Enjoyed courses, Kingsbarns destined to be favorite of many people, beauty spectacular. Old Course hotel & Highgrove house enjoyable. Food excellent. Brian, our driver became a friend to all, he was outstanding. Caddies were good, some better than others. Look forward to doing it again. Thank you.

Best wishes,
B. J.

Ireland - July 2006

Dear Patti,

We wanted to pass along our sincere thanks to you and all the people at Celtic Golf who made our trip to Ireland so special. Our trip went off without a hitch and everything was first class, especially John Keane, our driver and guide who made the trip so very special. His charmed our wives and impressed us all with his knowledge of Ireland and its history. He went out of his way to make sure the girls were able to do all the things they wished while getting the golfers to and from the golf courses on time. Also, his choices for restaurants were excellent.
We would highly recommend Celtic Golf to anyone wanting the ultimate Ireland golf vacation. We miss John already and we look forward to returning to Ireland in the near future.

Sam Lindsay

Scotland - July 2006

Joe,

Just wanted to thank you for a fabulous trip. No wonder you guys have been successful so many years. Rusack's was a hit. Everything flowed beautifully. Channings is also a really nice hotel. My son and two friends have a memory for life.

Thanks again for a first class performance,
Art Ryder

Scotland - July 2006

Joe,

Just wanted to touch base and let you know what a wonderful job you did on our accommodations and itinerary. On the accommodations, after we returned from our trip, Jeff was reading a book that he purchased before we left entitled Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens. In the book, it states that "Rusack's Hotel, Bobby Jones's choice...room 218, hanging over the home hole of the Old Course, may well be a serious golfer's favorite accommodation in all the world." Thanks to you, we had the pleasure of staying in room 218 for 4 nights and agree with that statement. Turnberry Hotel and Marine were fantastic as well.

On the golf, we were able to get 10 rounds in, including 3 at the Old Course, 2 at Turnberry and 2 at Prestwick. That is all that we could muster in 7 days. Believe me, we would have gone for more if we could.

My dad and I had a great time, and it was, without a doubt, the best of our 3 trips to Scotland. We are looking to go back in the next couple of years and will give you a call when we are ready.

As for the trip highlights, I birdied the road hole for the first time in my life, Dad parred 1 at the Old Course for the first time in 12 tries (he is a 4 handicap, but that hole has always had his number), Jeff knocked in a shot from 150 yrds out on #2 at the Old Course for a 5 (Cheape's bunker cost him 3 of the 5), and Donald had the low round of 75 at Turnberry.

Thanks again for all your hard work,
Hays

Ireland - July 2006

Joe,

It was good to talk to you. I just wanted to confirm in writing what a great time we all had. The trip was phenomenal. I can't thank you enough for helping us make the trip so special.

Johnny Whelan was great. He really added to the trip and we can't imagine doing it again without him. He also went well above what we expected from our driver. He went out of his way to take good care of us in every way. What a good man.

The golf courses were tremendous and the order in which we played them was perfect. It seemed like it got better each day. Ending the trip with Old Head was perfect. It's a spectacular golf course...and now my new favorite - ever....without hesitation. Thanks for scheduling our trip the way you did.

Joe, the trip exceeded every expectation. Along the way we had a few surprises (eg: the food was excellent (Johnny knew where to take us); and the weather was unbelievable - 5 days of 70 degrees and sunny; one day of cloudy with a slight wind and a misty rain (Waterville); and one day of torrential downpours and high winds (Tralee) but that was part of the charm. We experienced it all. We can't wait to do it again. And Celtic Golf will do it for us. Give my best to Jerry Quinlan.

Thanks again.
Mike Mitchell

Ireland - July 2006

Jerry,

I just returned from the trip of a lifetime. Everything from start to finish exceeded all my expectations. The schedule; starting with the K Club, followed by Portmarnock, Lahinch, Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee and finishing at Old Head, was the perfect layout. Each day and each course had something new to add to the entire Irish experience. I wouldn't change a thing other then add another day or two. The entire trip was Incredible.

Extra special kudos to Johnny Whelan; you are fortunate to have such a colleague. From the moment he first met us, we felt like we were with family. I can't imagine a better way to tour the country side than listening to John's knowledge of the local history, only to be followed by his enticing description, hole by hole of the ensuing Mecca which awaited us around the next breathtaking corner. All the while, everything was taken care of in first class fashion. Thanks again for making everything so special. All the best!

Sean P. Collins

Ireland - June 2006

Joe,
I wanted to let you know the trip was great. All of the fellows are talking about doing this again. This is the first time we had a driver and I want to thank you for giving us one of the BEST. We had John, but I am not sure of his last name. he is a great ambassador for JQCG.

Best Regards,
John

Ireland - June 2006

Patti,

I want to tell you how much we all enjoyed our trip to play golf and tour in the southwest of Ireland. Everyone loved the impeccable service and first class accommodations of the Killarney Park Hotel, the breath-taking and challenging golf sites, and the beyond-expectation beauty of the countryside tours. We loved the people and we ate many, many excellent meals. The Killen House was exceptional (I was thrilled to be allowed to leave a bag tag stuck on the wall of their bar) and we took advantage of your recommendation to eat at Gaby's. It was also wonderful. As if that wasn't enough, we met by chance Jerry Quinlin and his lovely wife on Friday evening at the Hotel. We told him how much we enjoyed the arrangements and made a point to tell him what an excellent job you had done for us. We are most sincere in those comments, Patti. It has been completely enjoyable to work with you and the tour you put together for us was really terrific. Thanks for making me look good to my friends.

And then there is John Clifford, our guide and driver. We can't think of anyone we would have enjoyed more. It takes an exceptional talent to be absolutely charming with the same people for an entire week. I can't even bring it off with my wife and children. John, none-the-less, was everything we could ask for. He drove beautifully, quietly confirmed all arrangements, adjusted our schedule perfectly to accommodate the weather, provided really interesting touring insights, made special side trips for photo opportunities, and kept us on pace in a gentle, humorous manner. In spite of the fact that he has done that hundreds of times, he made it feel like he was thrilled to be our host. Please make sure that his boss at Buckley's becomes aware of our feedback.

Thanks again, Patti.
Perhaps we'll have the good fortune to work with you on another trip to another country. If you had to pick one, what would be the next country you would recommend for golf and touring?

J. Carney

Ireland - 2006

Joe,

Once again you and the staff at Jerry Quinlan's Celtic Golf did an outstanding job coordinating our trip to the Emerald Isle. I'm not too sure who deserves the credit for the weather but I played in shorts all week and never unpacked the rain gear. The golf courses in and around the Dublin area were in great shape and the staff (in typical Irish fashion) were very accommodating to our every need. It goes without saying but Michael has to be the best Buckley Tours has to offer especially putting up with the group of guys I travel with. We are already talking about the next trip and would never consider anyone other than Jerry Quinlan's Celtic Golf.

Sincerely,
Paul

Scotland - 2006

Dear Joe,

Just a note of thanks for the trip that you set up for my son-in-law, grandson(Rick and Will Conner), and myself. All went off without a hitch, and as you probably know your success with the ballot for the Old Course was great. We got to play it twice with good times and that meant a lot to all of us. The Bonham was a great location and the rooms were wonderful.

Sincerely,
William C. Elston M.D.

Ireland - 2006

Hi Joe,

Many thanks, from all of us, for putting together such a wonderful and memorable golf trip to Ireland. Everything went smoothly! I look forward to recommending you and your company to my golfing friends. Our driver, John Clifford was outstanding and a wealth of information about the country, the courses, the pubs and the restaurents. The hotels that you picked were excellent. One that we particulary enjoyed was the 19th Lodge in Ballybunion. Mary and James Beasley were excellent hosts and the service and food were top notch. I would recommend it to any of your clients that are playing the Ballybunion courses. The golf courses you selected were perfect, each one having a little different character. We were also blessed with the best weather they have had in years, so thanks for arranging that as well.

Best Regards,
Bob Davis

Ireland - 2005

Dear Jerry:

I just recently returned from Ireland from a wonderful golf trip organzied by your company. We were part of the Jim Gillespie trip. We had a blast but most importantly our trip was so great because of Johnny our bus driver. What a wonderful guy he is, funny, knowledgeable, and ready to take us any place we wanted to go. He truly made our trip a success. He loves his job and it shows with his enthusiasm and his praise about the trips run by your company. Johnny is truly a wonderful employee and I would love to go on another Jerry Quinlan trip only if Johnny drives. Please let me know if you get this note because I think Johnny deserves the praise and a big raise. He worked so hard to make everyone happy and always with a smile and a sense of humor. Thanks to you and especially to Johnny.

Julie and Gary Widett

Kentucky Section PGA Pro-Am - May 2005

Jerry,

Another memorable trip for the Kentucky Section PGA - Thank You. The feedback from our guests has been overwhelmingly positive, once again. This marked our third visit to Ireland with your company, and we have come to trust you for a first class experience, every time. Combining Dublin and Killarney was a big hit, and on behalf of our entire group, we want to convey our appreciation to John Clifford for a job well done along the way.

Thanks again, Jerry

Mark Hill Executive Director Kentucky Section - PGA of America

Northern Ireland & Dublin - May 2005

Joe,

We had, and enjoyed the wonderful Ireland trip you put together for us! The golf courses were beautiful, and there is no doubt that we all got our money's worth if you count the total number of strokes it took us all to finally get around. The best part of the trip; however, was John Keane. His good humor and knowledge of Ireland, along with his enthusiasm for wanting us to have a good time was the highlight. He has real pride in his country, and he shared it with us from the very beginning, and we never got tired of hearing about it. We all came back knowing a whole lot more about Ireland and her people because of John.

Once again, A GOOD TRIP!

Warren Goehringer

Ireland - May 2005

Jerry,

We recently toured Ireland May 24 - June 2 and had a great time! The hotels we stayed at, the golf courses we played and especially our bus driver, were just great.

Our driver, John Clifford, made our trip one to remember especially since we had our wives, who are not golfers, along with us. John was able to sightsee with them on the days that we golfed and the ladies raved about each tour. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I would certainly like you to know how great he was and how much we appreciated his experience and friendly Irish personality.

Thanks again for a great trip! We will certainly recommend your tours to our golfing friends.

Sincerely,

William Coakley

Ireland - October, 2005

Dear Brendan,

What a time we had in Ireland! I never expected to be so physically challenged or enjoy something as much as I did playing golf in Ireland. Everything about the trip exceeded my expectations.

I can't thank you enough for the way you orchestrated the entire experience. Your attention to detail and service orientation were unbelievable. You were the reason we enjoyed every swing and step along the fairways of Ireland. I appreciate your concern for my physical condition. I can claim victory because I stayed the course with the young bucks.

I have included a dozen of my company's logo golf balls with this letter as a small token of my appreciation for your superb handling of our tour. The logo becomes a perfect reminder of the direction you should putt, truly demonstrating leadership on the green -- a metaphor for my company logo. That may be a little bit of a stretch but it was the only thing I could think of as I was typing this letter.

I hope to come to Ireland again or some other European country to play golf with the Jerry Quinlan team. It is the only way I want to play golf in Europe.

Once again, thanks for a great time. I will always remember and cherish the experience we shared with you and Johnny.

Regards,
Dan R. Paxton

Ireland - October, 2005

Brendan,

I want you to know how much I appreciate the way you personally took care of our group. You touched all of our lives and thank you for the greatest trip that any group could ever have to Ireland. One we'll remember for a life time. Have a great time with your family on vacation. I'll be in touch.

Coach Brockbank

PS. Thanks again for a fabulous dinner Monday evening.

Scotland - October, 2005

Joe,

I just wanted to send you a note of thanks for helping us coordinate our Scotland trip. It was a very special vacation for my dad and I, and the accommodations and golf were excellent. I especially thank you for your selection of Woods coaches and our terrific driver, Ian Taylor. It was a great decision to use a driver and not attempt driving on our own. The resorts and meals were fantastic, and we really got lucky with the weather.

Aside from the Strath bunker on #11 at the Old Course, I would endorse our entire trip to any of your prospects. :-)

Best,
Dave King

Ireland - October, 2005

I just wanted to say "Thank You" to JQ Celtic Golf for the fantastic Philadelphia PGA Pro-Am in southwest Ireland last week (Oct 8-15.) Your staff was very professional, helpful, and courteous the entire week. Brendan was a great host and the two coach drivers (John and Johnnie) were top-notch, as well. Everything was very well-organized and first-class. I enjoyed the trip immensely. Thank you again to your entire organization!

Joel Millett
Philadelphia Section PGA

Ireland - July 2005

Dear Golf Friends,

I just want to express my thanks for a great golfing adventure in Ireland this past week. It was more than I expected. The hotel first class. Our driver John was excellent in making our drive throughout SW Ireland a pleasant trip. His knowledge about Ireland history, the people, the government and those issues of the conflicts between the north and the south was both informative and interesting.

Having played in Scotland two years ago including the "Old Course" at St. Andrews I thought it was the best. Now I believe that Ireland does not have to take a back seat. Waterville, Old Head, and Ballbunion are hard to beat by any stretch of the imagination. You can rest assure that when the occasion occurs that I have a conversation with anyone wanting to go where they can play great courses I will suggest Ireland and your firm as the travel agents.

Thanks much,
Gordon L. Small

Ireland - July 2005

What a week! My buddies and I just had the most phenomenal time celebrating my 40th birthday in the Emerald Isle. In a word, it was grand - from the extraordinary courses to the friendly and knowledgeable driver, nothing was left to chance. To top it all off, Jerry Quinlan himself serenaded me with a right-on-tune 'happy birthday', together with (what seemed to be) the entire bar staff at Ballybunion as the waitress brought us a few pints of Guinness as we walked off 18...

A million thank you's, lads - or, as they say in Ireland, Jerry Quinlan Go Bragh!

Ronald E. Burton

England - July 2005

Dear Jo and Jerry,

Well, we arrived home on Friday, July 22 from our trip after spending a few days in London after the British Open. While it's always nice to be home after a long trip, Michele and I have been talking and reflecting since returning home about what a wonderful trip/experience we were able to enjoy. We cannot thank both of you enough for providing such a wonderful experience. The participants on the tour, the golf, the hotels, the itinerary, the meals, and everything associated with your golf package were just superb!! In addition, we were so impressed with your personal hospitality and certainly consider you far more than a casual business contact.

While this was our first golf package to Ireland/British Isles, I can assure you that it will not be our last. Our best wishes for continued success, health, and happiness. Both of you are first class people and we totally enjoyed our association with you.

Thanks again for everything!

Sincerely,

Gary & Michele Orsinger