Hazards define the game of golf, and a course on which they are poorly placed is a frustrating, joyless place. Adam Lawrence investigates their use.

The majority of golf shots are played on or around greens, so green design is central to the success of any course. But, as the pressure to increase green speeds grows, so the ability of architects to build interesting greens is reduced. Or is it?

An English eccentric who built many of the best courses of continental Europe, Tom Simpson is a true unsung hero of course design, says Tom Mackenzie

Malcolm Peake visits Askernish in its infancy and gives his verdict.

David McPherson visits Doug Carrick's latest seaside creation.