About Golfon International

Golfon, a metaphor for 'keep golfing', was named by its founder David Paterson, a Scot and a longstanding PGA Golf Professional. Golfon International, established in 1980 grew from Paterson willingly handing out advice to golfers planning a trip to Scotland on where to play and where to stay.

Paterson, the son of golf professional, grew up in Scotland where, along with three brothers, he spent endless days playing the sport and learning the game. Following his father's footsteps he joined the Pro ranks as top Assistant Professional at the world famous Turnberry Hotel, home of the Open Championship Ailsa Course. After four valuable and instructive years at Turnberry, he became head professional at the Riddell's Bay Golf & Country Club in Bermuda. Pursuing his ambition to play professionally in the USA, he spent two summers on the PGA Tour as a British PGA guest which led to permanent residence in the US and a club professional career. After five years as head professional at the Country Club of Fairfield in Connecticut, he became Director of Golf and Head Varsity Coach at Yale University Golf Course in New Haven, CT., serving the Yale golf community successfully for thirty-three years. On his retirement a new high-tech golf center was dedicated in his name.

From giving simple advice a business of designing and marketing golf tours was born. Over the years many satisfied clients have enjoyed Golfon's adventures to golf destinations around the world, Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Bermuda, Portugal, Morocco, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and, of course, many destinations in the USA including South Carolina, New Mexico and North Dakota, Oregon and Michigan Many of Golfon's tours are escorted by David Paterson and his wife Angela when participants receive the special benefit of his expert golf instruction, always free of charge.