About Golf Away Tours

After working for over 10 years as an engineering consultant in the golf development industry, TJ decided to turn his passion for the game and for travel into a career in golf travel.

While attending Queen's University, TJ played varsity golf and was a member of the provincial championship team in 1997, back in the days when he could hit more than 3 fairways in a round. His passion for the game has taken him to 5 different continents and 27 countries to play the game (so far!), having ticked off his 500th golf course when he played the iconic Cape Kidnappers in NZ in 2018! He appreciates all styles of courses but has a soft spot for traditional links and the golden age of golf course architecture.

TJ is still active in the competitive amateur golf scene in Ontario and is a course ranking panelist for both Golf Digest and Score Golf magazine. Although home is in the beaches area of Toronto, TJ and the family are currently spending a year living in and working from Mallorca Spain for his son Julian to attend school there.

Ron spent close to 30 years in the corporate world, including 20 years at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (think Voltaren!), working across promotions and marketing before eventually becoming Head of Sales for Canada. He left GSK in April 2019, ready for a new adventure.

Golf travel had always been a passion of Ron's — he was the go-to planner for his annual buddies trip for years — so when he stepped away from the corporate world, he spent that first summer volunteering as an "intern" with TJ, learning the golf travel business from the ground up. By summer's end, he'd stayed on full-time, and today works alongside TJ and the team out of the Toronto office, planning unforgettable trips while drawing on his marketing and sales background to grow Golf Away Tours' reach to golfers across Canada.

Ron lives in midtown Toronto with his wife, Carolyn. Summers find him on the course at Station Creek, and come winter, he trades his clubs for a broom at the Leaside Curling Club.

Griffin's passion for golf began at an early age, playing alongside his father. Since then, he has developed a deep appreciation for every facet of the game, with interests in golf course architecture, the history and traditions of the sport, and the world's premier golf destinations. Griffin is constantly expanding his knowledge through books, podcasts, and most importantly firsthand experience.

As part of the Golf Away Tours team, he combines this expertise with attention to detail to craft exceptional golf journeys, ensuring every itinerary is thoughtfully tailored and executed.

Ben's love for golf started early, spending summers at the youth golf camps at Summit Golf & Country Club with his brother, and playing twilight rounds with Mom and Dad. Those early days sparked a lifelong passion for the game, and today, as a Summit member, he rarely turns down the chance to play, always chasing his career low.

Before joining Golf Away Tours, Ben spent two summers with adidas Golf in sales and client support, gaining valuable insight into the golf industry and the needs of players at every level. Beyond the fairway, Ben has explored the world extensively through personal travel, which helps him bring a unique blend of golf knowledge and global perspective to every trip he helps plan.

Outside the office, Ben loves socializing with family and friends and spending time at the cottage!

Despite being TJ's younger sister, Lori is a relative newcomer to the world of golf. With more experience handling dogs than golf balls, she has been enthusiastically learning the ins and outs of the golf travel industry while organizing files and handling the digital "paperwork".

When not working at the office, Lori has been enjoying her time renovating and reorganizing her home, creating stained glass projects, and caring for her three dogs and two cats. Lori also volunteers her time as a Girl Guide Leader, helping to teach young girls important life skills while having a blast at camps! Lori also enjoys the occasional round of golf in the summer, and curls at the Oshawa Curling Club in the winter.