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Tucson, Arizona
Golf Vacations
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Scottsdale, Arizona
Golf Vacations
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Green Valley, Arizona
Golf Vacations
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Continental US: 1-888-465-3125 | International:
1-520-877-7924 |
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Tucson & Scottsdale Golf Vacations is a service-oriented corporation
specializing in custom golf vacations, golf packages, golf schools,
advanced tee times, tournament organization and corporate events
for individuals and groups coming to Arizona from all over the world.
We believe service levels are slipping all over the country and
we strive to provide the best customer service we can with an
extensive knowledge of the area. Why call someone in the Midwest
when you are looking to book a Tucson or Scottsdale golf vacation?
Our corporation is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona which allows
us to offer the highest service levels. We understand that every
vacation is different; for this reason, our vacations are custom
priced for each group or individual guest. Not only do we want
your business this year, we want your business every year!
We are a great choice for meeting planners. Corporate groups
and large groups can be booked up to 3 years in advance. We guarantee
all tee times 60-90 days in advance. We accept Visa, Mastercard,
American Express and checks.
Tucson & Scottsdale Golf Vacations is owned by two former,
local golf professionals, Christopher Smith and Jay Warren, who
have tremendous experience with tournament operations, teaching
and playing.
We are a proud member of the Better Business Bureau and the Metropolitan
Tucson Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
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 Owner,
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith was born July 24, 1971 in Danville, IL. Although
not a native he has lived in Tucson (with the exception of 6 years)
since 1972.
Chris served his country in the US Navy from 1990-1994. During his
enlistment he earned numerous medals that included the Joint Meritorious
Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service
Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (2 bronze stars), , and Kuwait
Liberation Medal. He served on the USS Midway during operation Desert
Storm in 1991 and operation Fiery Vigil in the evacuation of Clark
Air Force Base after the explosion of Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines.
• 1989 Graduated from Marana High School
• 1989 Pima Community College Golf Team
• 1990 Enlisted in the US Navy
• 1994 Honorably Discharged
• 1994 Pima Community College Golf Team
• 1997 Received a BS in Elementary Education from Northern
Arizona University
• 1998 Assistant Golf Club Professional
• 2000 Founded Tucson & Scottsdale Golf Vacations
• 2005 Founded Mountain Vista Real Estate & Vacation Rentals
What do you like the most about your job?
The game of golf and my business has given me the opportunity to
meet some of the best people in the world…. Most of them have
not only become our customers, they became our friends. I take the
greatest pride in arranging a perfect, stress free vacation and
the satisfaction of knowing that the only thing our customer needs
to do is----enjoy it!
Favorite Golf Course in the US?
Spyglass Hill
Favorite Golf Course outside the US?
Royal County Downs, New Castle, Northern Ireland
Golf Course affiliation?
The Golf Club at Vistoso---Oro Valley, AZ and The Stone Canyon Club-----Oro
Valley, AZ
# of Hole in Ones?
1-----August 13, 1996
Lowest Score for 18?
63 at Marcus Golf Course-----Marcus, IA.
Most Memorable Moment in Golf?
Playing golf with my father at Pebble Beach in 2003.
Contact Information:
Chris Smith
Phone: (520) 877-7924 Ext 101
Chris@TucsonGolf.com
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 Owner,
Jay Warren
Jay was born May 19, 1973 in Coldwater, MI and comes from a family
of five. Tucson natives are rare and Jay is also a transplant from
Winchester, VA. Jay has lived in Tucson since August of 1995. They
say 10 years makes you a “native.”
• 1991 Graduated from John Handley H.S. in Winchester, VA
• 1991-92 Hampden-Sydney College Soccer Team
• 1991-95 Hampden-Sydney College Golf Team
• 1991-95 Sigma Nu Fraternity
• 1995 Graduated from Hampden-Sydney College with a B.A. in
History and Spanish
• 1996 Assistant Golf Professional at The Golf Club at Vistoso
• 1998-00 Became Non-Member Head Professional/Director of
Golf at The Golf Club at Vistoso
• 2000 Founded Tucson Golf Vacations, LLC
• 2005 Founded Mountain Vista Real Estate and Vacation Rentals
What do you like the most about your job?
Taking care of customers in a way that no other company can by providing
unbeatable customer service, something that has slipped among most
companies these days.
Being lucky enough to be working around the game of golf and doing
what I like daily… something my parents always told me to
do.
Seeing a difference in Tucson, AZ as the destination grows and becomes
more and more popular. The Accenture World Match Play Championships
will play a major role in boosting Tucson as a destination and will
introduce more people to the beauty of the Tucson desert and mountains
Favorite Golf Course in the US
Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes tie
Favorite Golf Course outside the US
Royal County Down and Royal PortRush tie
Golf Course affiliation
The Golf Club at Vistoso---Oro Valley, AZ
The Stone Canyon Club-----Oro Valley, AZ
# of Hole in Ones
1-----December 1, 2005
Lowest Score for 18
68 at The Golf Club at Vistoso
Most Memorable Moment in Golf
My recent hole-in-one was pretty special and long awaited.
Contact Information:
Jay Warren
Phone: (520) 877-7924 Ext 102
Jay@TucsonGolf.com
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 Director
of Operations, Gerry Quinn
Gerry Quinn was born on March 30, 1973 in Los Angeles, CA. His family
moved to beautiful Sonoma County where he lived until recently relocating
to Tucson, AZ six years ago.
• 1991 Graduated from Montgomery High School (Santa Rosa,
CA)
• 1991 Attended Santa Rosa Junior College
• 1993 Earned Baseball Scholarship to California State University
San Bernardino
• 2000 Moved to Tucson, AZ
• 2001 Assistant Golf Professional (The Golf Club at Vistoso)
• 2002 Assistant Golf Professional (The Gallery Golf Club)
• 2004 Joined Tucson & Scottsdale Golf Vacations
What do you like most about your job?
Being a part of the golf industry and helping our guests enjoy the
best possible experience we can provide.
Favorite Golf Course in the US?
Pebble Beach
Favorite Golf Course outside the US?
St. Andrews (Old Course)
Golf Course Affiliation?
The Golf Club at Vistoso
# of Hole in Ones?
Still looking!
Lowest Score for 18 holes?
67 at The Gallery Golf Club (South Course)
Most Memorable Moment in Golf?
Passing my Player Ability Test to get into the PGA with my dad on
the bag!
Contact Information:
Gerry Quinn
Phone: (520) 877.7924 Ext 104
Gerry@TucsonGolf.com
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 Guest
Services, Mark McDowell
Mark McDowell was born September 12, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan.
Mark had spent most of his life in Michigan before moving to Arizona
in June of 2001 with his wife Marcie and family.
Mark worked on the professional staff at the esteemed Stone Canyon
Golf Club and The Gallery Golf Clubs.
Mark joined the staff at Tucson & Scottsdale Golf Vacations
in October of 2005 where he has become an immediate integral part
of the team.
What do you like the most about your job?
Being able to work for a great company and still have association
with the wonderful people who enjoy the game of golf.
Favorite Golf Course in the US
Sawmill Golf Club….Saginaw, MI
Golf Course affiliation
The Golf Club at Vistoso---Oro Valley, AZ
# of Hole in Ones
Close, but no cigar!
Lowest Score for 18
70 at The Golf Club at Vistoso
70 at Stone Canyon
Most Memorable Moment in Golf
Breaking par for the first time at my club in Saginaw, MI
Contact Information:
Mark McDowell
Phone: (520) 490-5883
Mark@TucsonGolf.com
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 Director
of Golf Instruction, Dave Simm
Dave was born December 30, 1960 in Selma, Alabama. Because Dave’s
father was an Officer in the United States Air Force, the family
moved around a lot, with stops in England and Germany, as well as
Texas, Nevada, Oregon, and Virginia. After graduating from high
school, Dave spent 2 years at the University of Hawaii as a member
of the golf team. In 1981, he transferred to the University of Arizona,
in Tucson, where he received a degree in Management Information
Systems. After several years designing and implementing computer
systems for business applications, Dave realized that the game of
golf was still his strongest passion. In 1988, he joined the staff
at Ventana Canyon Golf Club in Tucson as a PGA Apprentice, and has
been helping golfers increase their enjoyment of the game ever since.
• 1979 Graduated from Kecoughtan High School, Hampton, Virginia
• 1979-81 University of Hawaii Golf Team
• 1981-84 University of Arizona, BS in Management Information
Systems
• 1988 Joined the PGA of America as an Apprentice Professional
• 1988-2001 Assistant Professional, Head Professional, Director
of Golf, General Manager at several
Clubs in the Tucson area (Ventana Canyon, Raven GC, El Conquistador
GC, Continental Ranch,
Forty Niner CC, San Ignacio GC)
• 2001- Present Director of Golf Instruction at Omni Tucson
National Golf Resort
• 2007 Director of Instruction for Arizona Golf Academy and
Tucson Golf Vacations.
What do you like the most about your job?
Are you kidding? I get to go to the golf course every day! Also,
it’s greatly rewarding to witness golfers improving, and finding
greater enjoyment in the game.
Favorite Golf Course in the US
Cypress Point, Pebble Beach, Pumpkin Ridge, Brookline, and Tucson
National.
Most Memorable Moment in Golf
Having several of my junior players earn college scholarships and
have success both on and off the golf course. I even had the opportunity
to caddy for my friend and student, Michael Lawrence, at the 1996
United States Amateur Championship at Pumpkin Ridge, my proudest
moment.
Contact Information:
Dave Simm, PGA
Phone: (520) 907-2087
Dave@TucsonGolf.com
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