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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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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Mizuno Wave Hazard Pro Golf Shoes Review
For this Mizuno Wave Hazard Pro golf shoes review, Rob Smith steps out both on and off the course
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Mizuno Wave Hazard Boa Golf Shoes Review
For this Mizuno Wave Hazard Boa golf shoes review, Rob Smith wore them for several rounds over a variety of courses with different terrain
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Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club Course Review
For great-value and very enjoyable golf with far-reaching views, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club ticks all the boxes
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North Middlesex Golf Club Course Review
For a fun round on an engaging course, North Middlesex Golf Club is an excellent choice
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Best Golf Courses In Gloucestershire
Not so well-known for its golf, the best golf courses in Gloucestershire still offer plenty of fun, variety and value
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Best Golf Courses In Middlesex
In a county not really known for the sport, a look at the best golf courses in Middlesex reveals both quality and quantity
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Best Golf Courses In East Lothian
With its treasure chest of championship links, the best golf courses in East Lothian include world-famous trophy courses alongside many delightful hidden gems
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Best Golf Courses In Oxfordshire
With fewer than 30 courses in the county, the best golf courses in Oxfordshire still manage to conjure up plenty of beauty, challenge and fun
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Best Golf Courses In Norfolk
Spearheaded by two much-loved Top 100 favourites, the best golf courses in Norfolk serve up an impressive array of top-quality links and inland golf
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Best Golf Courses In Essex
Not so famous for the sport, the best golf courses in Essex still offer plenty of fun, variety and value
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Best Golf Courses In London
A whirlwind tour of the best golf courses in London reveals a surprising array, both in terms of quality and quantity
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Winterfield Golf Club Course Review
For golf that is scenic, informal and fun, Winterfield Golf Club is an excellent choice
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The Renaissance Club Course Review
The Renaissance Club is home to a Tom Doak design packed with variety, originality and wow-factor
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Gifford Golf Club Course Review
As the delightful 9-holer at Gifford Golf Club proves, there is far more to East Lothian golf than simply championship links
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Longniddry Golf Club Course Review
Along a coastline packed with premium links, Longniddry Golf Club is a refreshing alternative with much to offer
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Dunbar Golf Club Course Review
Occasionally flying under the radar, the first-rate links at Dunbar Golf Club is an excellent and very distinctive test of golf
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Royal Musselburgh Golf Club Course Review
As a change from the premier league links of East Lothian, Royal Musselburgh Golf Club offers an attractive inland alternative
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