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

THE MOST AUTHORITATIVE RANKINGS IN THE GAME

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

GATEWAY TO WALES GOLF FESTIVAL (SPRING) May 23-25 ...

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

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