Deciding to take a golf holiday is usually rather easy. Not many lovers of the game spend a lot of time agonizing over this. However, choosing among all the fine golf courses in England might be the biggest problem in the entire process. It's even difficult to begin describing the many venues available in one of the more popular golf destinations of the world. Prices range from inexpensive to quite costly, depending on the popularity of the course and the accommodations selected. A golf holiday in England can be associated with a major city such as London or Liverpool, or with one of the fine courses located in quaint, rural areas. Choosing among courses in England is made easier by dividing the country along rough lines, into areas such as north, south, southwest, Lake District and so on. For example, plans might be tied to one or more of the larger cities, including London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Leeds etc. This gives the golfer/traveller options for tourist activities in addition to the fine golf courses. Family members or others in the group then have plenty of attractions to visit while the golfers take to the fairways. England does have a section that is commonly known as the golf coast, where numerous championship courses are within easy travelling distance. Several of the top-rated courses in the UK are located here a few of these excellent layouts are on the list of the top courses in the world. A golf holiday might include Hillside in Southport, Merseyside, though some golfers have described this layout as beyond challenging, even saying that it can be frightening.

The golf coast also features such famous-name courses as Royal Birkdale and Royal Lytham & St. Annes, two courses that host The Open Championship and other major tournaments. Family members will enjoy the attractions at Blackpool, an enormously popular resort area. The Lake District also offers some of the finer golf courses in England, along with eye-opening scenery. Golf fanatics might choose the beautiful surroundings of Keswick Golf Club, with an excellent course, fine restaurant and bar and detailed attention to customer service. Carlisle Golf Club is known for its parkland beauty and is considered by many to be among the most beautiful course sites in England. But the course can be quite a challenge, not just a walk in the park! Those with a penchant for the beach and the oceanfront experience might want to golf in the southwest of England.

Weather conditions here can be magnificent in the summer and there are dozens of fine courses to choose from. They don't call this the English Riviera for nothing. With all of these choices before them, golfers often take advantage of the golf tour packages available. Again, the price of the package depends on the course chosen and the level of accommodations. Some golfers prefer the fine service and surroundings of such resorts as Tangle Wood and its guesthouse lodgings or the top-shelf accommodations of The Grove. Courses that can be included in London/southeast plans include Sunningdale, Effingham and Wentworth. Golf tours in this area can be arranged with access to excellent shopping and outstanding spa/exercise facilities. Last but not least, the thrifty golfer may want to find out more about programs that allow play at half price on dozens of Golf Courses in England. There are half-price plans and golf programs that include The Belfry, a wonderful course that has hosted the famous Ryder Cup series on many occasions, or Royal North Devon. Whether the golfer chooses a luxury golf resort or wants to stay in a country inn, England offers the opportunity to play some of the world's courses.