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

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

Conor Keenan heads down to the Algarve to see what the new Viceroy at Ombria has to offer both golfers and non-golfers alike

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