Rob Smith makes an enthusiastic and early return to one of England’s most beautiful golfing counties having visited its southern reaches a few months ago

While links and heathland golf may dominate our course rankings, moorland terrain provides a wonderful setting for atmospheric and engaging golf

Chris Bertram hand-picks the best golf trip options to suit all budgets and tastes for the new year, starting with ‘The Glorious Playground’…

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.4km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Johnny Percival visits Scotland to savour one of the most impressive golf resorts in the country at Cabot Highlands, which now boasts two courses

Chris Bertram returns from Nova Scotia convinced it is home to the greatest long weekend a British golfer can have