Europe is known for its many wondrous ancient cities and it modern marvels. You have the grandeur of England, its heritage rich with royalty and old world splendor. England is also the home to over 1,500 golf courses, so if you are a novice player or a well seasoned professional, you will find a plethora of golf options. Where else in the world can you visit Buckingham palace, play eighteen holes of golf on a world class course, have some fish and chips, and go to some of the world’s greatest stores in one day? The English take their golf very seriously. As you may or may not know, England is the home of the Ryder’s Cup tournament and the world famous British Open. Founded in 1927, The Ryder’s Cup is to the English what the Super Bowl is to Americans. It’s a very big deal. Last years Ryder up was held at the South Course at Oakland Hills, one of England’s premier courses. Travel agencies are always promoting some kind of English golf package, especially around these tournaments schedules. These packages are exceptional values, especially when you plan on traveling with your family or a small group. Most include airfare, lodging, meals and greens fees as a part of the deal. With a history steeped in golf, England is somewhere that every golf aficionado should experience when it comes to a truly memorable golf vacation.

Other Entertaining Options

If your family isn’t exactly excited about playing golf, England offers many historical tours, cruises and other activities to entertain and delight the mind. They have daily tours of Buckingham Palace, home of the queen of England. Westminister Abbey is the place where ceremonies and burials of the royal family have taken place for centuries. There is also the mysterious and foreboding Tower of London. This is the place where the “bloody towers” held the enemies of the royals. The tower is also the home of the English crown jewels. For the history buff in your family, England will do more than provide another place for you to golf. It will leave a historical impact on your family for years to come.

See you at tea time, mate!