Rob Gibson

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Royal North Devon 24/04/2021

2^nd 60^th

When you first drive in, and when you look out from the clubhouse, you would be forgiven for thinking that this looks a little bit ordinary, and for the first 3 holes, I...

Saunton (East) 24/04/2021

1^st 21^st 48^th

From the clubhouse, and from the 1st tee, it looks like you are in for a for a real treat, but it honestly was a bit of a let down.First, the positives. The greens are am...

Ko Olina 04/01/2021

29^th

The hospitality is outstanding as are the facilities, but it’s insanely expensive for such an ordinary course (300US) that meanders through housing estates. Course doesn’...

Hindhead 28/12/2020

11^th 34^th 80^th

I echo a lot of comments about Hindhead mentioned. 2 vastly different 9’s, the beautifully picturesque front 9, and a great rest of golf on the back 9.The par 3’s in part...

Walton Heath (Old) 28/12/2020

5^th 14^th 34^th

Strange first visit, with Covid times, you aren’t allowed in the pro shop or anywhere really, and also a member mentioned in 20 years of being a member he had never seen...

Silloth on Solway 10/11/2020

1^st 20^th 47^th

This is a hidden gem of the highest order! Firstly, bring lots of balls. You must hit fairways here. The gorse is so penal! Luckily I had a golf swing this day and only l...

Royal Birkdale 10/11/2020

1^st 3^rd 12^th 40^th

In my top 3 I have played in the world now, and it might even be the best I’ve played so far, was lucky enough to play off the open tees aswell. Starting off with great h...

Royal Lytham & St Annes 10/11/2020

2^nd 6^th 20^th 58^th

This might be the most unspectacular location of any of the Open Rota courses, but it’s an unbelievable layout. If you’re miss is right for the first 10 holes of the golf...

Emirates (Majlis) 10/11/2020

7^th 8^th

Fabulous course in fabulous condition when I played it. Looks so different without all the stands up like you see on TV. Is a good test of golf where you have to find fai...

North Berwick (West) 10/11/2020

2^nd 6^th 13^th 41^st

This place is seriously special. Eerily similar 1/18 to St Andrews but actually better golf holes both of them. 1 has more substance to the 2nd shot, and 18 is shorter an...

Victoria Golf Club 09/11/2020

3^rd 8^th 9^th 88^th

An absolute treat and my favourite that I have played on the Sandbelt so far (yet to play KH or RM) A gentle opening hole where eagle is possible, but so is bogey, such i...

Vilamoura (Laguna) 09/11/2020

27^th

A boring front 9 makes way to a back 9 with some cracking holes. It shares a nice clubhouse with the Millennium Course, of which is also a fairly bland course. Both are b...

Vale do Lobo (Royal) 09/11/2020

11^th 23^rd

The reality is this is a fairly boring course, set amongst housing estates which are clearly more important. There are a few a nice holes, but otherwise it is quite unins...

Vilamoura (Victoria) 09/11/2020

9^th 18^th

Host of the Portuguese Masters on the European Tour so it has a bit more of a grandiose feel, a really nice, yet simple golf course. Not difficult if you have length off...

Sittingbourne & Milton Regis 08/11/2020

29^th

Not a lot to say here. An okay golf course, in okay condition every time I have played it. Friendly members and affordable to play. If you pass by, may aswell have a game...

Canterbury Golf Club 08/11/2020

13^th

Length isn’t everything. This is a golf course that the modern day golfer, including the best players in the world, could not just blaze away at and find some rough and h...

Rochester & Cobham Park 08/11/2020

12^th

The thing that has got me most about RCPGC is that every time I have been there the course is presented in immaculate condition. Standout holes for me were the short par...

London Club (International) 08/11/2020

9^th

A cracking golf course, with some spectacular holes, great clubhouse, and in very good condition. One day maybe I’ll be able to get on the Heritage course!

Littlestone (Championship) 08/11/2020

4^th 67^th

Similar to Princes without the grandiose entrance and extra hospitality. A simple links design, challenging and fair, and in good condition when I played in winter. Will...

Prince's (Shore & Dunes) 08/11/2020

3^rd 45^th 99^th

Played here in winter, and stayed at the Lodge overnight. And got to experience all 3 9’s. The main 18 comprising of the Dunes and the Shore 9’s are simplistic links golf...

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