Rob Smith questions his own long-held belief that natural golf courses score heavily over more contrived designs…

From world-renowned links to beautiful parkland treats and less-heralded layouts, we pick out the courses that have the edge in ten different categories

Michael Weston visits the Cairndale Hotel and Spa in Dumfries to see the recent upgrades and play golf nearby, including a round at renowned Southerness

England’s newest course has opened – and its future looks very bright

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If you refuse to pay more than £70 a round, fear not. This is Chris Bertram’s guide to exceptional golf where there are no huge names but also no eye-popping fees