Golf Zoo is your trusted partner for unforgettable golf getaways. Our team of seasoned travel professionals and avid golfers are dedicated to one thing: Golf Travel Made Easy. We match you with a specialist who not only knows the game but also lives and plays in your chosen destination. This insider knowledge allows us to craft a personalized trip that perfectly fits your group and budget. From a buddies trip to a girls' getaway, we promise top-notch service, honest advice, and competitive pricing, handling all the details so you can focus on making memories.
The Golf Zoo Team - Jamaica - 2025
The Golf Zoo Team - Jamaica - 2025
The Golf Zoo Team - Dominican Republic - 2024
The Golf Zoo Team - Dominican Republic - 2024
The Golf Zoo Team - Cabo San Lucas - 2023
The Golf Zoo Team - Cabo San Lucas - 2023
The Golf Zoo Team - Dominican Republic - August 2022
The Golf Zoo Team - Dominican Republic - August 2022
The Golf Zoo Team - Dominican Republic - August 2022
The Golf Zoo Team - Dominican Republic 2015
» Craig Gordon
President
& VP of Sales & Marketing
Myrtle Beach Office
As President of Golf Zoo, Craig leads the team with a lifelong passion for the game and deep industry expertise. He's a Maryland native, and 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 he made the move to the Golf Travel Industry and has never looked back.
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 attending Western Carolina University and Connor who is in High School and finally starting to show some interest in the game!
» Lori Greene
Golf Vacation Specialist
Phoenix / Scottsdale Office
Lori Greene hails from the Big Apple. She pioneered her way to the Wild West in 1989 and settled in the beautiful city of Scottsdale AZ.
Lori began her exciting career at Golf Zoo in 2002 and has the distinction of being one of the original Golf Vacation specialist with the company.
Her knowledge of the locale is second to none. Resorts, Golf, nightlife and dining are just the tip of the iceberg of her extensive expertise in her home town.
» Glen Parizo
Golf Vacation Specialist
Orlando Office
Glen is one of the original Golf Zoo employees, over 20 years. He started and grew the Florida territory. At one point and time Glen had a 1 hdcp, so he understands his clients needs and course qualities required. Glen is originally from Upstate NY but has lived in Florida for over 25 years. Glen and his wife currently live in St. Augustine, Florida
» Mark Sutherland
Southeast Sales & Business Development
Orlando Office
Mark is a native Floridian living in the Orlando area and has played courses all over Florida, throughout the United States, Caribbean. Bermuda and Scotland. He lived in North Carolina for eight years as well... that may explain the slight southern accent and high expectations for great southern hospitality.
Mark was a good player in college and a few years after, but with a travel schedule meeting lodging and golf course partners in many Golf Zoo destinations, plus a busy family, he has vowed to get his game back. After all these years and time dedicated to taking care of golf groups, we aren't betting on it!
» Mike Alfano
Financial Manager
Myrtle Beach Office
Mike grew up in New Jersey before migrating south to Myrtle Beach, SC in 2000 to attend college at Coastal Carolina University. Now having lived over half of his life in South Carolina, he has adjusted to the slower pace a bit (but still struggles with it from time to time). He didn't pick up the game of golf until after college, but he quickly fell in love with the game... even though he still considers himself a hack.
When Mike isn't working or out on the course, he likes to spend time with his wife, Sybil, their three children, Shane, Indie, and Fletcher, as well as surfing and being active in his local F3 Region. Mike is quite content getting to live in a place that offers him as many courses and waves as he can handle.
» Todd Krauss
Golf Vacation Specialist
Mid Atlantic Office
After a long career as a Golf Course Superintendent, Todd brings his extensive agronomy knowledge to the Golf Zoo team. Once aspiring to be a golf pro, he attended Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College before a turfgrass class sparked a new career path. He graduated with a degree in turfgrass science, and his deep understanding of what makes a course great means you can trust his recommendations.
When not on the links, Todd is a dedicated family man. He and his wife, Argie, are amazing parents to their two daughters, Hannah and Izzy. The family loves to travel, and recent trips to Mexico and Jamaica have inspired them to seek out new destinations for their next adventure.
» Skip Skipper
Golf Vacation Specialist
Orlando Office
Yes... his name is actually Skip Skipper!
Ever since he was 5 years old and his father put an Arnold Palmer 4-wood in his hands, Skip has had a love affair with the game of golf. Competing in tournaments of all formats from a young age to present day has only fueled his passion for the game over the years.
Growing up in Florida, and working most of his life in the state has enabled Skip to stay and play at Resorts and Courses throughout Florida.
Over the years, Skip has created his own lifetime memories traveling on Golf Vacations to Ireland, the Dominican Republic, and throughout Florida. He now wakes up each day excited to consult with golfers to create their own memories!
» Jamie Roderick
Golf Vacation Specialist
Myrtle Beach Office
Jamie Roderick, originally from Bristol, RI, moved to Myrtle Beach in 2001 after graduating from Northeastern University, in Boston MA, with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating, Jamie worked as a private investigator for a Criminal Defense Attorney in Boston for 5 years, but his love for golf took him south to Myrtle Beach where he's lived, worked, and played for the past 18 years. Jamie's had the privilege of managing several premier courses in the Myrtle Beach area and has played courses all over the region. He currently lives in Murrells Inlet with his wife Kristy and daughters, Marissa and Londyn.
When he is not working, Jamie enjoys time at home or traveling with the family. When he does get free time, he enjoys CrossFit, golf, basketball, and watching his favorite team, the Seattle Seahawks... GO HAWKS!
» Kelsey Rohana
Golf Vacation Specialist
Phoenix / Scottsdale Office
Kelsey was born and raised in Tyler, TX and didn't pick up a golf club until age 12, she's been hooked ever since. She played Division 1 collegiate golf at the University of North Texas, and after graduating, she moved to Scottsdale, AZ to pursue professional golf. She competed for 6 years on the mini tour and had one professional win and a top-three finish on the 2016 money list.
While Kelsey may have stopped competing on tour, she will never hang up her clubs. She loves to travel and golf at different courses all over the world. When she's not golfing, she loves to play tennis, chase after her furbaby, and have her (former chef) husband make her food!
» Brenton Caruthers
Golf Vacation Specialist
Phoenix / Scottsdale Office
Brenton Caruthers is a seasoned golf professional and travel specialist based in Phoenix, Arizona. With over a decade of experience in golf operations and management—including leadership roles at Swope Memorial and Sterling Grove—he brings deep industry insight and a passion for customer service. Brenton now helps clients craft unforgettable golf vacations across top destinations in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Wisconsin.
This past year, Brenton and his wife Rachel welcomed their daughter Wyatt, adding a new chapter of joy to their adventurous family life. When he's not curating trips, you’ll find him chasing Wyatt, golfing, or traveling with Rachel, Wyatt, and their two dogs.
» Eddie Willever
Golf Vacation Specialist
Myrtle Beach Office
Eddie is your Ocean minded golfer. Born in the small beach town of Belmar NJ, he has never lived further than a bike ride from the sand and surf. Growing up he played all sports and had a deep love for baseball. His passion for the sport of baseball drew him to the Carolina shores at the age of 17. There he attended CCU and quickly fell in love with the overwhelming struggle we call "golf". The decision was made to trade in the bat for a set of clubs.
Eddie has resided on the Grand Strand for 32 years and has seen every golf course come and some go. With his feet firmly planted in the grand strand golf community, he has done it all from bag drop to Head Golf Professional.
» Nikki Dershaw
Golf Vacation Specialist
Hilton Head Office
Nikki hails from the Dark Continent, specifically Zimbabwe. She grew up running and planning safaris for travelers the world over. She has seen and lived in several countries before settling in the US where she acquired a position managing a hunting lodge in Georgia.
Ultimately deciding to make America her home, Nikki chose beautiful Hilton Head Island, SC to raise her family and begin her career in Golf nearly ten years ago. While she is far better playing on a clay court with a fuzzy yellow ball than putting white ones into cups, her passion for making golf dreams come true is unrivalled.
» Derek Flanagan
Golf Vacation Specialist
Ocean City Office
Derek grew up in the shadows of our nation's capital spending many a summer vacation down in Ocean City. After attending the University of Maryland, he headed south. He called Florida home for a dozen years, splitting time between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale as a golf professional. When he returned to OC for a visit in 2009, the lovely shore town and phenomenal golf courses reeled him in. He found a new love in the restaurant business, but never strayed far from golf, as the restaurant was at the beautiful Links of Lighthouse Sound. When the offer arose in 2019 to utilize his local knowledge to help bring golfers from all over to play the best places in town, he eagerly jumped at the opportunity. So, not only can he help with where to play and where to stay, he has the inside scoop on exactly where to take your group to have fun and to eat!
» Kerbey Kipp
Golf Vacation Specialist
Phoenix / Scottsdale Office
Kerbey was born and raised in Tyler, TX, she picked up golf at the age of 15 and has loved it ever since. She competed on the women's golf team at Tarleton State University and graduated with a business degree.
Following college, she became a Program Manager for the First Tee Greater Dallas and had the privilege of helping young individuals discover the joy and values of golf, empowering them with important life skills both on and off the course. It was incredibly rewarding for her to witness their growth and development through the game she loves.
In 2022, she traded Dallas for sunny Scottsdale, with her loyal dog Peyton by her side. Now joined by her new fur baby Bonnie, her weekends are a mix of tee times, dog adventures, friendly axe-throwing competitions, and sampling craft beers with her boyfriend at local brewery.
» Stephan Cregger
Golf Vacation Specialist
California Office
Stephan began his career over 20 years ago in Myrtle Beach, SC, where he launched a golf training facility that attracted world-class golfers. His passion for the sport and eye for quality experiences laid the foundation for a career built on service, leadership, and travel. Over the years, Stephan has held key roles with Verizon Wireless, and for two decades, he served as Regional Manager covering the Hawaiian Islands and the Northern and Central Coasts of California.
Through his extensive travel and regional leadership experience, Stephan developed a deep appreciation for discovering hidden gems—especially those off the beaten path. Now, he brings that same passion and insight to Golf Zoo, helping fellow golf enthusiasts find unforgettable destinations and exceptional value.
Outside of work, Stephan enjoys spending time on the golf course, cheering on the Washington Commanders, and most importantly, being with his wife and daughter.
» Michele Sutherland
Golf Vacation Specialist
Orlando Office
Michele is originally from Northern Minnesota where hockey, curling and cross country skiing is king. When she'd had enough of those long, cold, dark winters; Michele moved to sunny Florida; as far from snow as possible. It was then that she met her husband and picked up the game of golf. She's been fortunate to travel and play some of the best courses throughout The Sunshine State. She says it is a love-hate relationship but gets out as often as she can. Michele is also a "foodie" who is always looking for that hidden jem when traveling and would be happy to pass on her recommendations. Michele's passion for excellent customer service and knowledge of premier golf in Florida and the Dominican Republic, is a guarantee she'll book you a trip to remember.
» Rick Holofcener
Co-CEO & Owner
Chiang Mai, Thailand Office
Rick is a born entrepreneur with wanderlust in his DNA. Since 1982, he’s been building and leading travel-related ventures that range from golf getaways to travel technology. He and his brother Ed co-founded Golf Zoo, and his portfolio also includes Tours de Sport, EasyRes Technologies, ResLogic, and VAVA Frozen Yogurt.
With over 40 years in leisure travel and a knack for creating innovative reservation systems, Rick has kept his businesses ahead of the curve.
When he’s not founding new companies, Rick is living his best life in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where he can be found on the golf course, chasing tennis balls, perfecting his yoga poses, or carving through fresh powder on ski trips to the USA and Japan.
» Ed Holofcener
Co-CEO & Owner
Baltimore, MD
West Palm Beach, FL
Ed was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. Happily married to his wife Janine for over 42 years (Wow!) We are now "Nana" and "Bop" to 3 wonderful grandkids, Wallace, Violeta and our newest....Nina (born 2025). Ed and his wife are "snowbirds" and elude the cold weather by spending over half the year living in West Palm Beach, FL where he plays lots of golf and pickleball. Ed travels quite a bit, "testing" out various golf courses around the world with golf trips to Pebble Beach, Scotland, Ireland, South Africa, Portugal and the Canary Islands most recently....and The Masters... It's a tough job but somebody has to do it! Ed started Golf Zoo with his brother Rick in 2001, and almost 25 years later, it has become the premier golf travel company in North America.
» Cecil Carver
Vice President of Client Experience & Product
Baltimore Office
A Baltimore native, Cecil comes to Golf Zoo after more than 30 years with Tours de Sport, Golf Zoo’s sister company, where he served as National Director of Sales. Over the course of his career, Cecil has developed extensive contracting experience, a deep knowledge of connectivity platforms such as SynXis and Inntopia, and a proven ability to build strong, productive relationships with vendors.
His goal at Golf Zoo is to bring the same level of customer satisfaction he helped foster at Tours de Sport—ensuring every client’s golf vacation is seamless, memorable and perfectly tailored to their needs.
An avid golfer for decades (long enough to have used woods made of wood, but apparently not long enough tame the slice), Cecil also enjoys bass fishing in the summer and skiing in the winter. He and his wife, Wendy, love traveling the USA and visiting their children—Jocelyn in Virginia and Andrew in California.
» Chad Orton
Director of Marketing
Baltimore Office
Chad, a father of three, is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a degree in marketing. After college, he moved to the Baltimore area with his wife and fell in love with the area.
He recently celebrated his 21st year with Golf Zoo and has started to finally dial in his golf game. However, it has a ways to go as breaking 100 would be considered a win! He's found a new competitive outlet in the sport of cornhole, where he's a much better shot.
In his free time, he also helps to run the non-profit, "Sarah's Cause, Inc." in memory of his daughter, that benefit's local animal shelters.
» Craig "Lipskippy" Lipinski
Director of Operations
Baltimore Office
Born and raised in Maryland, Craig has always had a soft spot for this state, and is currently enjoying life in Baltimore. His journey into the world of golf started in 2008 after earning his marketing degree from Towson University. He joined the operations department at Golf Zoo and, over the years, worked his way up to Director of Operations. His love for the game extends beyond the office—he’s a dedicated golfer on a quest for his first hole-in-one (though he'll happily settle for a hole-in-three for now!). Off the course, he enjoys jamming on a guitar or cheering on the Ravens.
» Jessica Evanick
Marketing Specialist
Baltimore Office
Jessica, a New Jersey native, relocated to Baltimore after graduating from Towson University with a degree in Marketing. What started out as an internship with Golf Zoo turned into a full time position and she's been with the company since graduating. Although she has not returned to the soccer pitch since her college days, Jessica still keeps active with playing a wide range of sports in the local community. And after years of peer pressure from co-workers Jessica is finally taking a swing at golf!
» Megan McCann
Operations Specialist
Baltimore Office
Megan, who grew up in both Baltimore and southern Delaware, attended the University of Delaware. After spending several years in another field, she jumped to the golf packaging business in 2018 and has never looked back. Although still a novice on the links, she can read a green with the best of them and absolutely loves being on the course.
» Lisa Klimko
Director of Finance & HR
Baltimore Office
Lisa, born and raised in Baltimore, is a graduate of the University of Baltimore. She has spent most of her professional career in public accounting, but always wanted to go into the private sector; that opportunity came along with Golf Zoo/Tour de Sport. She loves to support Baltimore home team sports, and the extent of her golf experience is miniature golf-she may have to change that now. Married for 31 years, mom to 3 girls and grandma to 2 girls, she enjoys spending time at the beach with family, going to concerts and broadway shows, and reading.
» Sari Glazer
Financial Manager
Baltimore Office
Sari was born and raised in New York and moved to Maryland to be closer to her brothers over 20 years ago. With the thought in mind that Baltimore was just a pit stop, Sari never imagined that she would find love, create a home and start a family here. Mom of two boys, Sari loves spending time with her family, is an avid animal lover, enjoys photography and loves arts and crafts. Being so family oriented, Golf Zoo has been the perfect fit for her.
» Ashley Dodson
Operations Assistant
Baltimore Office
Ashley grew up in Baltimore County and attended Towson University. After a decade of administrative and research work in the television industry, she chose one of the hardest jobs of all, a stay at home mother. Now that her children are a little older she has re-entered the workforce with Golf Zoo. What she doesnt know about golf, she makes up for with her attention to administrative details and sparkling personality. Ashley currently resides in Harford County, Maryland with her husband and two daughters.
» Tara Hull
Accounting Assistant
Baltimore Office
Born and raised in the beautiful, sunshine state of Florida, Tara developed a strong foundation in the world of finance from a young age. Summers spent working alongside her mother in the accounting office of her grandfather's construction company provided an invaluable, hands-on introduction to the industry, sparking a lifelong interest. Her attention to detail has become a hallmark of her professional life, a quality she takes great pride in.
