Rob Smith

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

By Rob Smith Published 27 March 22

Not so famous for the sport, the best golf courses in Essex still offer plenty of fun, variety and value

By Rob Smith Published 4 March 22

A whirlwind tour of the best golf courses in London reveals a surprising array, both in terms of quality and quantity

By Rob Smith Published 20 February 22

For golf that is scenic, informal and fun, Winterfield Golf Club is an excellent choice

By Rob Smith Published 13 February 22

The Renaissance Club is home to a Tom Doak design packed with variety, originality and wow-factor

By Rob Smith Published 13 February 22

As the delightful 9-holer at Gifford Golf Club proves, there is far more to East Lothian golf than simply championship links

By Rob Smith Published 13 February 22

Along a coastline packed with premium links, Longniddry Golf Club is a refreshing alternative with much to offer

By Rob Smith Published 13 February 22

Occasionally flying under the radar, the first-rate links at Dunbar Golf Club is an excellent and very distinctive test of golf

By Rob Smith Published 12 February 22

As a change from the premier league links of East Lothian, Royal Musselburgh Golf Club offers an attractive inland alternative

By Rob Smith Published 12 February 22

The Musselburgh Golf Club is home to a James Braid parkland course that has been used for Open qualifying

By Rob Smith Published 12 February 22

Musselburgh Links is the oldest golf course still being played and a living history lesson

By Rob Smith Published 12 February 22

Craigielaw Golf Club is blessed not just with a fine, modern links but also its own golfer-friendly accommodation

By Rob Smith Published 12 February 22

Fidra Links is the more varied of two excellent and challenging modern courses at Archerfield Links

By Rob Smith Published 12 February 22

Archerfield Links is home to two excellent, challenging and beautifully maintained courses including the Dirleton Links

By Rob Smith Published 12 February 22

The garden of England is home to a terrific variety of golf from historic links to modern parkland with everything in between

By Rob Smith Published 4 February 22

If you are looking for the best golf courses in the Brecon Beacons and surrounding areas, there is much to choose from

By Rob Smith Published 1 February 22

Formerly less well-known, Al Hamra Golf Club has raised its profile dramatically to host not one but two DP World Tour events

By Rob Smith Published 1 February 22

The undulating James Braid design at Perranporth Golf Club may baffle some but will delight many more

By Rob Smith Published 27 January 22

The sensational and sporty nine-holer at Carradale Golf Club is the dictionary definition of a hidden gem

By Rob Smith Published 27 January 22

The elevated course at Llanymynech Golf Club represents the best of unfussy, natural and timeless charm

By Rob Smith Published 27 January 22

Kinghorn Golf Club is home to a massively entertaining and unbelievably great-value hillside course

By Rob Smith Published 27 January 22