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

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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