East midlands

As these five prove, nine- and even ten-hole courses often deliver a more relaxing, hugely enjoyable and satisfying game at bargain rates

Rob Smith takes in three lovely courses in the southern half of arguably the most beautiful county in England to test his game and soak up the views

Rob Smith takes a look at the fortunate few clubs in the UK&I blessed with not one, not two, but three 18-hole golf courses

Jeremy Ellwood takes in 27 of the 45 holes at this lovely Macdonald Hotels property set in the Cheshire countryside just half an hour from Chester

Writer Jo Ebsworth headed to The Belfry Hotel & Resort for a crash course in golf and some much-needed pampering

One of the oldest squash courts in the country could tempt buyers in Surrey, as Thames river frontage and Sussex sea views offer havens for water babies