Established in 1996…
For 28 years, the duo Steven Tyler “rocked” Golf Central, and this summer, they passed the torch onto new owners, “Stevie Nicks”. After some Tyler training, “young” Steve has been fully immersed in Golf Central Tours and is ready to fly solo!
A little bit about Stevie…
What you’ll quickly learn about Steve is that he’s a consummate sports fanatic. There isn’t a player from any sport that he doesn’t know by name or the team they play or played on. He has a natural ability to call a play or comment on a play before the announcer does. But…out of all the sports he follows, his favourite is golf.
Steve started his career working as an assistant superintendent at Sunnydale Golf Club in Courtenay. He soon realized that the love for greens didn’t quite pay the bills, so he went on to graduate from BCIT. He worked as Project Manager for luxury home builders in Whistler and Nanaimo for over 20 years before realizing that he needed to be involved in something that he would be truly passionate about. He sought a role that would connect people and complement his social personality, and after training with Tyler for just 2 days, Steve knew that Golf Central Tours would be the perfect fit.
A little bit about Nicole (Nicks)….
Nicole started her career in the family’s manufacturing business, Neff Kitchens. Over 12 years of working alongside her father, they sold the business that still bears his name. She moved to Northern Ontario to start a grassroots modular construction company, Bay Builders. The unwelcoming market tested her perseverance in construction when her first build made front page news capturing the title “Measure twice, build once”, the photo showing the foundation that was 6” too short. Although it was an architectural oversight, she fought back and won “Builder of the Year” four years in a row. After constructing 50+ homes over 8 years, she decided to relocate to BC to be closer to family.
At Golf Central, Nicole works behind-the-scenes on marketing, communications, and business development. She loves researching new golf destinations and opportunities and is a food critic in Victoria. You’ll also sometimes find her at the wheel of your golf shuttle!
A New Era
As new owners, we are proud to continue Tyler’s legacy of providing excellent service and unparalleled travel experiences for his clients. We look forward to meeting new golfers, welcoming back returning clients, and leaving no stone unturned in the search for excellent BC golf destinations! We hope to meet you soon and encourage you to drop us a line if you have any questions or would like to say hi!
