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

Coastal views, hilltop vistas, verdant farmland and heather moors all wrapped up in an epic Scottish ride

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

Five-time Open Champion JH Taylor was also a prominent and very active architect, with a legacy that includes these five courses across the UK&I