Rob Smith
Rob Smith has been playing golf for over 45 years and been a contributing editor for Golf Monthly since 2012. He specialises in course reviews and travel, and has played well over 1,200 courses in almost 50 countries. In 2021, he played all 21 courses in East Lothian in 13 days. Last year, his tally was 81, 32 of them for the first time. One of Rob's primary roles is helping to prepare the Top 100 Courses of the UK&I, of which he has played all, as well as the Next 100 where his count is now on 96. He has been a member of Tandridge for 30 years where his handicap hovers around 15. You can contact him at r.smith896@btinternet.com.
Latest articles by Rob Smith
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The Golf Course At Adare Manor: Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
As the 2027 Ryder Cup edges ever closer, the Golf Course at Adare Manor is a brilliantly-conditioned parkland reimagining packed with beauty and drama
By Rob Smith Published
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Ballybunion Golf Club: Old Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The Old Course at Ballybunion Golf Club is world-famous and blessed with some of the finest dunes in Ireland - it offers a brilliant rollercoaster of a ride
By Rob Smith Published
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Waterville Golf Links: Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Waterville Golf Links is blessed with one of the most idyllic, peaceful and remote locations in the Top 100 and is a pilgrimage worth making
By Rob Smith Published
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Cruden Bay Golf Club Championship Course: Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The classic links at Cruden Bay Golf Club is blessed with burns, bunkers, elevation changes and excellent topography that create wonderful, panoramic views
By Rob Smith Published
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West Hill Golf Club: Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
One of the three Ws, West Hill Golf Club offers a consistently strong test of golf running through majestic pine and abundant heather
By Rob Smith Published
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Ballyliffin Golf Club: Glashedy Links Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
This dashing and distinctive modern links at Ballyliffin Golf Club is perfectly designed to be enjoyable by all golfers while still serving as a test to the best
By Rob Smith Published
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Woburn Golf Club Marquess’ Course: Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Woburn Golf Club Marquess’ Course runs through stately pines and is a modern classic which is a firm favourite of professional and amateur alike
By Rob Smith Published
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Prince’s Golf Club: Shore & Himalayas Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
New holes and many exciting changes at Prince's Golf Club over recent years saw Prince’s break into the Top 100 for the first time in 2021/22
By Rob Smith Published
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St Andrews: New Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
St Andrews New Course is a very strong links in its own right that some golfers prefer to its hallowed neighbour
By Rob Smith Published
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Carne Golf Links: Wild Atlantic Dunes Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Carne Golf Links is set among the wildest dunes on Ireland’s spectacular west coast and offers a sensory overload that makes it one of the most thrilling courses in the Top 100
By Rob Smith Published
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Saunton Golf Club: West Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Saunton Golf Club West Course offers a very entertaining and varied mix that perfectly complements the more highly-rated East Course
By Rob Smith Published
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Aldeburgh Golf Club: Championship Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The tough but very rewarding heathland-links hybrid at Aldeburgh Golf Club is moving with the times and has excellent views out over the River Alde estuary
By Rob Smith Published
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Royal Portrush Golf Club: Dunluce Links Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club delivers a thrilling golfing adventure through the dunes, packed with top quality links holes and charisma
By Rob Smith Published
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Blairgowrie Golf Club: Rosemount Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The Rosemount Course at Blairgowrie Golf Club is a golfing haven through the pine trees that is both challenging and very attractive
By Rob Smith Published
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Aberdovey Golf Club: Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The beautiful and peaceful oasis of classic golf at Aberdovey Golf Club is easy-walking, and has plenty of charm and challenge to interest all golfers
By Rob Smith Published
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Wallasey Golf Club: Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
A new addition to the Top 100 in 2023, Wallasey Golf Club has a hugely enjoyable and greatly improved links running through magnificent dunes
By Rob Smith Last updated
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Murcar Links: Championship Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The Championship Course at Murcar Links is a fabulous and natural design with elevated tees, gorse, variety and excellent views out to the North Sea
By Rob Smith Published
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Enniscrone Golf Club: Dunes Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The surprisingly under-the-radar beauty at Enniscrone Golf Club is blessed with some of the finest dunes in Ireland and is extremely scenic with exciting twists and turns
By Rob Smith Published
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Woburn Golf Club Duchess’ Course: Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Woburn Golf Club Duchess’ Course is probably the narrowest in the Top 100 making it an exacting test off the tee that will reward patience and good strategy
By Rob Smith Published
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Royal Birkdale Golf Club: Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The brilliant layout at Royal Birkdale Golf Club is blessed with some of the finest dunes in England and its Open Championship links is the leading course in England
By Rob Smith Published
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Trump Turnberry Ailsa Course: Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The Trump Turnberry Ailsa Course is a supreme championship links that is a joy to play in one of the finest settings in the UK&I
By Rob Smith Published
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Portstewart Golf Club: Strand Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
Blessed with a quite spectacular front nine, Portstewart Golf Club is a joy to play but has an eye firmly set on the future
By Rob Smith Published
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Are These The Most Beautiful Holes In The UK&I Top 100?
Visual delight is a small but significant factor in the Golf Monthly rankings, but the most beautiful holes in the Top 100 are sensationally good looking and photogenic
By Rob Smith Published
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6 Highest New Entries Of All Time In The Golf Monthly Top 100
The six Top 100 highest new entries of all time combine history, reinvention and genius new design to brilliant effect
By Rob Smith Published