Home of the Ryder Cup, now home for ESP Leisure
Verulam Golf Club, situated in the historic city of St Albans, is affectionately known as "The Home of the Ryder Cup". The James Braid designed course offers 72 challenging holes that first opened in 1905. Known as "The Home of the Ryder Cup", because this is the first club that Samuel Ryder himself joined, in 1909. In poor health, Samuel took up golf to get some exercise and fresh air to help aide his recovery, but was un-enthused at the prospect of playing golf. His thought process soon changed when…