Meet the Golf Zoo Team
Golf Zoo was created by golfers and travel professionals with over 25 years of experience. A one-size fits all approach might work well for some things, but we think golf vacations should be tailored to you. That's why our motto is Golf Vacations Fit to a Tee. Our Golf Vacation Specialists help you tailor your vacation to fit your needs and budget, and actually live and play in the destinations they specialize in. Their expertise and commitment are fueled by a genuine love of the game. Count on us for personalized service and accurate, unbiased information. Whether you're traveling with friends or planning a corporate outing, leave the details to Golf Zoo. We'll deliver a high quality golf vacation at a competitive price.
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“CP” is celebrating his 10th year in the Golf Vacation business this year. Originally from Austin, TX, Chris has lived in the Scottsdale area since 1999, and has witnessed his own handicap go from 12 to 20 since the birth of his daughter Abigail in 2003.
CP’s expertise lies in:
· Scottsdale, AZ
· Austin, TX
· Palm Springs, CA
· Williamsburg, VA
· Orlando, FL
· Las Vegas, NV
· Mesquite, NV
Although a self proclaimed hack, CP has been “totally lucky” enough to score 2 Holes in One - the first in Sebring Florida in 1993, and the 2nd in Galena, Illinios in 1996. A die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, CP has been tough to live with since their dramatic Superbowl win last year.
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Linda Beth has been in the Golf Vacation business for 18 years, and has resided in Myrtle Beach since 1986. Linda's expertise lies in:
· Charleston, SC
· Myrtle Beach, SC
· Hilton Head, SC
· Kiawah Island, SC
· Pinehurst, NC
· Ocean City, MD
· Reynolds Plantation, GA
· Williamsburg, VA
· Virginia Beach, VA
· Homestead Resort, VA
· Crystal Springs, NJ
· Atlantic City, NJ
· Florida
· Mexico
· Jamaica
· Bermuda
· Dominican Republic
Linda's tip for the day is don't stand too close to the ball after you hit it!
Favorite Golf Quote-"I would never join a club that would have me as a member…" Groucho Marx
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Lori originates from NY, thus that fabulous accent. She's lived in Scottsdale AZ for more than 20 years ands till can't lose that twang. Lori's expertise lies in:
· Scottsdale, AZ
· Palm Springs, CA
· San Diego, CA
· Las Vegas, NV
· Mesquite, NV
Lori is married to her wonderful husband Joe and has resided in Scottsdale for 20 years.
Her son Alex is now stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado Springs and has
started taking online classes with the hopes of becoming an Officer (there
is a God after all!).
Her younger son Jake is in the Navy on the USS Ronald Reagan and is out to
sea as we speak.
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Glen has been playing golf for almost 40 years – and “darn it”, he still
looks good. Glen grew up in Upstate New York and has been living in Orlando
for about 12 years and loves it.
Glen's expertise lies in:
· Orlando, FL
· Tampa / St. Petersburg, FL
· Jacksonville, Miami, FL
· Ft. Lauderdale, FL
· Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, AL
He has played competitive golf over the
years and at one time had a 1 Handicap. That’s not the case now – working
too hard at Golf Zoo and loving it. How great is it to be a passionate
golfer and talk about it every day! Glen has a 16 year old son that has
just started his 11th grade year of high school. He really needs numerous
groups to book golf over the next few years – College Tuition. If you want
an honest opinion of golf in Glen’s area – he won’t pull any punches – you
will always know what you’re getting.
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Craig, a Maryland native, graduated from Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach with a degree in Professional Golf Management and Marketing. After spending 7 years as a Golf Professional and rarely having the opportunity to work on his own game, he joined the Golf Zoo team in 2005. Now playing all the golf he can handle is a part of the job!
Craig's expertise lies in:
· Charleston, SC
· Myrtle Beach, SC
· Hilton Head, SC
· Kiawah Island, SC
· Pinehurst, NC
· Ocean City, MD
· Reynolds Plantation, GA
· Williamsburg, VA
· Virginia Beach, VA
· Homestead Resort, VA
· Homestead Resort, VA
· Crystal Springs, NJ
· Atlantic City, NJ, NJ
Craig has been around golf his entire life, taught entirely by his dad on their backyard green and driving range. Now he and his wife Amber have 2 children- Lyla who is 3 and Connor who is just a few months old. He is just dying to get a golf club in their hands!
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Tom’s been playing golf for over forty seven years as you can tell by the Mashie he is using in the picture. “This guy must be older than dirt”.
Tom's expertise lies in:
· Orlando, FL
· Tampa, FL
· Fort Lauderdale, FL
· Jacksonville, FL
· Space Coast, FL
· Port St Lucie St Augustine, FL
· Miami, FL
· Daytona, FL
· Naples, FL
· Fort Myers, FL
· Panhandle, FL
· Jekyll Island, GA
· Atlanta, GA
· Robert Trent Jones Trail, AL
· Biloxi, MS
When not selling golf or playing golf Tom can be found fishing for Large Mouth Bass on the Butler Chain of Lakes behind Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club.
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Golf Vacation Specialist
Palm Springs Office
Tel: (888) 333-6195
Lawrence has been in the golf business since the age of 10, growing up caddying at the 'Caddy Shack', yes, that one outside Chicago with Bill Murray.
Lawrence's expertise lies in:
· Palm Springs, CA
· San Diego, CA
· Scottsdale, AZ
· Las Vegas, NV
Passion for the game led to extensive travel caddying on tours in the US, Europe, Australia & New Zealand for headliners such as Tom Watson, Greg Norman, & others. A one-time single digit handicapper, Lawrence confesses he's rusty at best now.
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CEO
Chiang Mai, Thailand Office
Rick, a serial entrepreneur, has started many travel related businesses since 1982 including Tours de Sport, Golf Zoo, EasyRes Technologies, and ResLogic. His 25+ years experience operating leisure travel companies coupled with his experience creating reservation systems and online booking engines for the travel industry has helped keep their travel businesses on the cutting edge. Rick is currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand and enjoys playing golf as often as possible.
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President
Baltimore, MD
West Palm Beach, FL
Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Ed grew up as a skier and a tennis player.
Married for over 25 years, with 2 kids (1 in college, 1 in law school). He
and his wife, Janine, have been “empty-nester’s” since 2007. Starting in
2009, they will now elude the cold weather by living in West Palm Beach, FL
for ½ the year. It wasn’t until the late 90’s that he was bitten by the
golf bug. His biggest thrill in the sport came in 2006 when he finally got
that ever elusive Hole-In-One (see happy, smiling face in picture). He
started Golf Zoo with his brother, Rick, in 2001. They also own Tours de
Sport, a ski travel company, founded in 1982. Ed has been in the travel
industry for over 20 years.
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Financial Manager
Baltimore Office
A Maryland native, Jean tried the fine sport of golf, enrolling in lessons with 2 different pros. But when neither would let her off the driving range, she knew it was time to pack in the clubs and call it quits. The best part - shopping for all those new outfits! Started with Golf Zoo in 2001 as the Financial and Personnel Manager and she has stayed safely behind her desk ever since.
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eMarketing Manager
Baltimore Office
Chad has lived in Upstate NY for most of his life, but after graduating from SUNY Oswego with a degree in Marketing, he moved to the Baltimore area. Interest in both marketing & computers brought him to the Golf Zoo team in 2004 as the eMarketing Manager. With a Handicap thats too high to even say, he understands he will be a far better golfer while playing "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10" than he will ever be in the foreseeable future in real life. He enjoys spending time with his wife & 2 daughters when away from work.
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Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant
Baltimore Office
A Baltimore native and Towson University graduate; Nate started at Golf Zoo as a lowly intern in 2005. His impressive work and design/business background subsequently led to a cushy full-time position. When not meeting impossible deadlines at work, Nate likes to spend his time enjoying good food, art, music, women, women, nature and preferably… more women. Hallelujah.
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Operations Manager
Baltimore Office
Born and raised outside of Washington, DC. In 1999 she graduated from Shepherd University with a degree in Business. She moved to Baltimore in 2003 to marry her high school sweetheart and join the Golf Zoo team. After hearing about golf while growing up she finally tried it out a few years ago and had a score of 59 on her first time out on a course (ok it was on a 9 hole par 3). Not planning on joining the LPGA anytime soon, she does enjoy traveling to golf destinations and enjoying the scenic courses from the spa windows.
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Operations Assistant
Baltimore Office
Marty started with Tours de Sport in July 2007. She had a bruising one-time-only ski experience and didn’t much like the facial icicles. Her only knowledge of golf was learning to use the ball cleaner, being a caddy once or twice and volunteering at fundraisers driving the snack and beverage cart. She has been providing customer service to a wide variety of clientele in the tourism industry for many years; The National Aquarium, The Baltimore Opera and Norwegian Cruise Lines to name a few. Marty is the “Go To” person our Winter Weekend Getaway VIP’s want to speak with when planning a successful trip for their guests.
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Operations Assistant
Baltimore Office
Craig spent his entire life in the Baltimore area, currently residing in Towson. He is a recent graduate of Towson University, earning a degree in Marketing. In January 2008, he started at Tours de Sport as a Marketing Assistant Intern and most recently has been working in the Operations Department as the Operations Assistant. In his free time, he enjoys jamming on his guitar to his favorite music.
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Mascot
Baltimore Office
Snowy started with Golf Zoo in 2005 and has learned a lot in the time she has been here. She takes great pride in working here and is very eager to come to work each day. She has kept the office a “cat-free” environment during her tenure here. She has lived in the Baltimore area her whole life and is very familiar with the lay of the land. She does not golf but has been known to chase the occasional stuffed animal. R.I.P. 1995 – 2009.
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