
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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New Golf’s Greatest Holes TV Series Launched
A new TV program showcasing some of the best golf holes in the world is set to launch on NBC GolfPass. Rob Smith went to meet its two presenters…
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North Hants Golf Club Course Review
North Hants Golf Club Course Review - The ever-improving heathland design at North Hants is both a strong test and very attractive
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West Byfleet Golf Club Course Review
The excellent tree-lined course at West Byfleet is both a strong test and great fun...
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Royal Wimbledon Golf Club Course Review
Royal Wimbledon is the third oldest club in England and its heathland course is an excellent Harry Colt design
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Sunningdale Heath Course Review
Sunningdale Heath Course Review - Sunningdale Heath is one of a new breed of family-friendly, informal and affordable golf clubs…
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Ten Must-Play Courses In The UK&I
These fabulous courses are all in the Next 100 in the Golf Monthly rankings for 2021/22 - Rob Smith recommends them all
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"It's Critical That Your Top Players Perform" - McGinley On The Ryder Cup
With just a few weeks to go until golf’s most eagerly anticipated contest, Rob Smith asks former winning skipper Paul McGinley a handful of questions about the great event
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Chart Hills - The Revival of a Sleeping Giant
Rob Smith returns to the Sir Nick Faldo design which is being lovingly restored back to life…
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Trinifold Sports Management - The Golf Agency Changing The Future Of Player Management
Trinifold Sports Management - an inside look at the golf agency changing the future of player management
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Decathlon Inesis Golf Light Stand Bag
Our verdict on the Inesis Golf Light Stand Bag from Decathlon
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Ballyliffin Golf Club Old Course Review
One half of a terrific golfing double act, Ballyliffin Old Links is an excellent course that has more variety than most links and is enormous fun no matter how you play
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Pennard Golf Club Course Review
One of the most distinct courses in the Top 100 with astonishing views; great fun for golfers of all standards, and absolutely full of the feelgood factor
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Top 100 Courses Ranking Criteria - How The List Is Compiled
Delayed by events that have changed the world, the new 2021/22 Golf Monthly Top 100 course rankings are the culmination of two years of teamwork…
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Remedy Oak Course Review
A modern classic that combines contemporary design and conditioning with a timeless charm derived from its stately setting
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The Best Pay & Play Courses In The UK&I
For golfers who don’t want to commit to one club or members who like to try out different courses, Pay and Play provides the perfect solution
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Golf Holidays in Wales - Our Top Destinations
For golf that is varied, scenic and offers great value, Wales makes for a superb destination. Rob Smith recommends some of its golfing hotspots
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Golf Holidays in Northern Ireland - Our Top Destinations
With world-famous links and plenty of beautiful hidden gems, Rob Smith recommends some of Northern Ireland’s best golfing destinations
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Golf Holidays in Ireland - Our Top Destinations
Ireland is home to some of the finest championship courses and most spectacular golf in the world. Rob Smith recommends some of its many wonderful golfing destinations
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Dudsbury Stay and Play Review
Rob Smith recharges his batteries with a relaxing stay and round of golf at this friendly hotel near Bournemouth
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Golf Holidays in England - Our Top Destinations
Golf Holidays in England - Our Top Destinations - Rob Smith highlights some of England’s many great golfing destinations for you to visit
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Golf Holidays In Scotland - Our Top Destinations
For anyone thinking about a golfing trip to Scotland, Rob Smith recommends some of its many golfing destinations
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The Best Golf Destinations in the UK&I
Golfers living in or visiting the UK&I can never run out of new and exciting courses to play. Rob Smith looks at some of the best golf destinations in the UK&I
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The Quirkiest Golf Courses in the UK&I
Rob Smith takes a keen look at a few of our more unusual and distinctive courses, some of the quirkiest golf courses in the UK&I
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The Most Underrated Golf Courses in the UK&I
Many lovely golf courses fly slightly under the radar and are less well-known than perhaps they should be. Rob Smith recommends some of the most underrated courses in the UK&I
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