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Rob Smith
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Burnham and Berrow Golf Club Championship Course Review
Burnham and Berrow Golf Club Championship Course Review - A traditional out-and-back links with the holes winding elegantly between the dunes
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club Course Review
One of the finest links not just in Wales, but anywhere. Golf Monthly contributing editor Rob Smith explains why
Kingsbarns Golf Links Course Review
The extremely photogenic links at Kingsbarns is a modern classic - Rob Smith takes a closer look
St Andrews Castle Course Review
This modern, clifftop links is pure drama and has jaw-dropping views throughout
Tandridge Golf Club Course Review
The Harry Colt layout comprises of two different nines and features far-reaching views and some of the best greens you will find
Close House Lee Westwood Colt Course Review
Lovely views are commonplace at this 2017 British Masters host course.
Golf in the Caribbean
Imagine golfing in paradise on a variety of courses on different islands with your luxury hotel following you around. Rob Smith discovers that golf cruising offers exactly this…
Golf in Gran Canaria
Blessed with year-round sunshine and very enjoyable and varied courses, Gran Canaria has much to offer the visiting golfer. Rob Smith returns for a detailed look…
John O’Gaunt Course Review
The two contrasting courses at John O’Gaunt offer an excellent golfing day out - Rob Smith very much enjoys a visit…
Luton Hoo Golf Course Review
The bunkerless course at Luton Hoo is a rare hybrid of parkland and inland links - Rob Smith takes a look…
Dunstable Downs Course Review
British golf is blessed with enormous strength in depth, and clubs such as Dunstable Downs have much to offer
Arkley Golf Club Course Review
There is much to be said for a round of golf on an attractive and challenging course in under two hours as Rob Smith explains…
I Roveri Golf Course Review
With two excellent and remarkably contrasting courses, I Roveri on the outskirts of Turin is a terrific golfing destination - Rob Smith enjoys a visit…
Aloha Golf Club Course Review
One of Southern Spain’s original big names, Aloha is again one of the region’s must-play courses - Rob Smith takes a look…
Five Of The Best Driveable Par 4s
The thrill of an easy birdie or potential eagle makes the short par 4 one of golf’s most mouthwatering prospects…
Five Of The Best Former European Tour Venues
Over the years, the European Tour has visited many of our loveliest courses - some well-known, some less so...
Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship Final Round
The ninth staging of the very impressive Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship came to a dramatic conclusion here in New Zealand today. Rob Smith reports…
Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship Day Three
On a quite glorious Spring day, the penultimate round of the 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship saw plenty of exciting golf. Rob Smith reports…
Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship Day Two
Day two of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship saw the multi-national field jockeying for position. Rob Smith watched the action…