
Rob Smith
Rob 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 over 1,250 courses in almost 50 countries. In 2021, he played all 21 courses in East Lothian in 13 days. Last year, his tally was 78, exactly half 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 he is missing two in Scotland and two in Ireland. He has been a member of Tandridge for over 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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What Happens At A Top 100 Courses Panel Meeting
Rob Smith heads up to Wallasey and Hillside to meet up with some of the dedicated golfers on the Golf Monthly assessment panel
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£30K Raised By Playing Golf, A Reader's Incredible Effort
Reader Alistair Collin has raised a fantastic £30K for the British Heart Foundation by playing every course in the Golf Monthly Top 100
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Royal Dornoch Plans Dramatic Changes To Championship Course Hole
Following the redesign of its 7th hole, Pier, the Championship Course is about to receive a further upgrade
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Best Golf Courses In Hertfordshire
When looking for the best golf courses in Hertfordshire, the following selection should make for an excellent starting point
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I've Played Over 1,000 Courses And These Are My Favourite 10
Rob Smith selects ten of his all-time favourite golf courses from all over the world
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Our Golf Course Guru Picks 5 On His 2023 Hit List
Rob Smith has played 904 courses in the UK and Ireland, here he selects the five new ones he most wants to visit in 2023...
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15 Best Golf Courses in England Under £100
These English courses in the Golf Monthly Top 100 and Next 100 can all be played for less than £100
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Best Golf Courses In Cornwall
Along with some scenic but less well-known treasures, the best golf courses in Cornwall feature a pair of Top 100 favourites
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Best Golf Courses In Devon
Blessed with glorious scenery, the best golf courses in Devon are packed with a brilliant mixture of challenge, topography and diversity
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Golf Monthly Forum - Help For Heroes Fundraiser 2022
The 2022 Golf Monthly Forum fundraising day for Help For Heroes has raised a very impressive £11,000 at Hayling Golf Club
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Mizuno Breath Thermo Down Jacket Review
Check out our review on the fantastic Mizuno Breath Thermo Down Jacket
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15 Best Inland Golf Courses In Scotland
Packed with top-quality links, a look at the 15 best inland golf courses in Scotland reveals a quite brilliant alternative
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I've Played 26 New Courses This Year And These Are My 5 Favourites
Long-time course collector, contributing editor Rob Smith selects five of the best new courses he has played in 2022
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10 Most Famous Scottish Golf Courses
Home to five of the six leading courses in the UK&I, Scotland has a great claim to being the home of golf
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Best Golf Courses In Spain
For many years the best golf courses in Spain have attracted travelling golfers from all over Europe and further afield - here are some of the very best you can play
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Best Golf Courses In The Midlands
Not so well-known as a golfing destination, a look at the best golf courses in the Midlands serves up an absolute feast of top quality inland golf
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Best Golf Courses In Bristol
When looking to play one of the best golf courses in Bristol or nearby, there is an excellent array to suit all tastes and budgets
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MacGregor DCT3000 Men's Package Set Review
In this MacGregor DCT3000 Men's package set review, we put this good-looking beginner’s set to the test out on the course
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Best Golf Courses In Cumbria
With the best golf courses in Cumbria, or indeed with all golf courses in Cumbria, outstanding natural beauty accompanies you all the way
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Best Golf Courses In Cheshire
As well as world-famous names, the best golf courses in Cheshire include plenty that deserve to be far better known
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Inesis Waterproof Stand Bag Review: The Best Value Golf Bag On The Market
This Inesis Waterproof stand bag review takes a look at one of the best all-round bags in golf
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Best Golf Courses In Suffolk
With the best golf courses in Suffolk, it is quality rather than quantity that defines the county’s unique offering
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Best Golf Courses In Dorset
Spearheaded by its Bournemouth big names, the best golf courses in Dorset include many lovely and well-priced alternatives
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Best Golf Courses In Lancashire
Although the very best golf courses in Lancashire are its brilliant collection of championship links, there is great variety within these as well as plenty of excellent inland golf
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