The tagline "At last a sportsman the British can be proud of..." is actually written "aT last a spOrtSman the britiSh can bE pRoud of..." the capitalised letters spelling the word 'Tosser' which is a word frequently used in the film.
The bowling green used is actually in Torquay, where the film is mostly set. It is famous for being one of the few actually placed between a cultivated gardens behind it and the sea in front.
No.It's a British film made with no input from the "National Lampoon" team at all.
It has nothing to do with the "National Lampoon" brand or creative team.However, when it was released in America, the "National Lampoon" title was added and Vince Vaughn put on the cover (despite only having a small role in the film) to help with marketing.