About Us
Chris earned his Bachelor's Degree in Informatics from Indiana University Indianapolis. An avid and experienced golfer, Chris was a two-time Indiana High School State Team Champion at Brebeuf Jesuit. Nowadays, he combines his passion for the sport with his analytical expertise to enhance our golf travel operations. His deep understanding of both technology and golf allows him to optimize our services and ensure our clients have unforgettable experiences. As COO, Chris's strategic approach and operational leadership are key to the smooth running and success of our golf travel business.
Vice President & COO
Chris Goodyear
Josh Levitats, earned both his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. He is the driving force behind our golf travel adventure company. With a deep passion for golf and years of experience planning golf trips, Josh combines his love for the sport with his expertise in travel planning to create unparalleled golf experiences for our clients. His visionary leadership and commitment to excellence have laid the foundation for a company that prioritizes exceptional service and unforgettable golf adventures. Under Josh's guidance, we strive to deliver the highest quality golf travel experiences, ensuring that every trip is perfectly tailored to our clients' needs.
Founder & CEO
Josh Levitats
Sophie brings a wealth of expertise and passion to our team. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Indiana University, a Master's Degree in Crisis and Security Management from Leiden University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. A decorated golfer, Sophie was the 2007 Indiana High School State Individual Champion and played Division I golf at Indiana University. Her long amateur golf career included several years at the IMG Golf Academy (formerly the David Leadbetter Junior Golf Academy) and travel to many of the premier golf resorts in the U.S. and globally. As an aviation regulatory expert, her legal career has centered on perfecting the customer experience for air travel. Her legal acumen and deep connection to the sport of golf ensure that our operations are not only compliant, but also driven by a genuine love for the game.
Chief Legal Officer
Sophie Hayashi
Kate earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications from Purdue University, and achieved a Masters of Business Administration from Butler University. She brings exceptional passion and energy to our golf travel team. Kate enjoys a social and leisurely golf experience. Combine that with her attention to detail, she can perfectly engineer a luxurious golf vacation. With a proven ability to balance priorities and exceed expectations, Kate excels in developing relationships and meeting the expectations of our clients. Her innovative marketing strategies and strategic vision are key to elevating our brand in the golf travel industry. A dedicated leader, Kate inspires others to achieve their full potential, making her an invaluable asset to our team.
Chief Marketing Officer
Kate Goodyear
Shelby earned her Bachelor's Degree in Community Health from Indiana University. A true people-person, Shelby excels at building relationships and ensuring our clients have exceptional experiences. As Director of Happiness, she focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction and creating memorable golf travel adventures. She’s an adventurous traveler in her own right, a lover of the outdoors, and encourages our clients to experience new and off-the-beaten path places. She specializes in finding and promoting those hidden-gems. Shelby's infectious positivity and dedication to client well-being make her an indispensable part of our team.
Account Executive & Director of Happiness
Shelby Hayashi
Dr. Kutanovski is an endodontist by day and a passionate golf enthusiast. As a Golf Digest course ranking panelist, Chris has traveled the world playing golf and curating unique golf experiences. His extensive knowledge of golf courses and dedication to the sport make him an invaluable asset to our team, ensuring our clients enjoy the best golf travel adventures possible. Chris's eye for detail and commitment to excellence ensure that every golf experience he designs is memorable and meticulously planned.
Golf Experiences Specialist & Expert Consultant
Chris Kutanovski
Nick is an intern at our company, bringing a fresh perspective and a keen interest in the golf travel planning business. He graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Informatics and specializing in Cyber security and Health System Administration. Nick is an accomplished hockey player and golfer, known for his excellent ball striking abilities. However, he is working on improving his putting skills, particularly inside of 5 feet. We are excited to have Nick on board and look forward to seeing his growth and contributions.
Intern
Nick Hayashi
At JEL Golf Travel, we create exceptional and affordable golf travel experiences, connecting our clients with the world’s premier courses and exclusive destinations. Our dedicated team ensures personalized, unforgettable journeys that allow everyone to explore the world through golf.