Nevill GC Order of Play – 20 June 2025
Strokeplay & Stableford Shields
The Nevill golf course, established in 1914, was originally a nine hole course set down by Willy Park Junior (who designed Sunningdale Old Course amongst his 170 courses in Europe, the USA and Canada). When the course was extended some years later, James Braid was engaged to design the new holes and when he created the second, some 550 yards, it was considered to be one of the longest holes of any course in the area. Amongst Braid’s courses are Carnoustie and Ballybunion. Harry Colt worked with James Braid in the late 19th century and it is recorded that he spent time at the Nevill in 1926 working with Braid.
Throughout the second world war, part of the course was commandeered by the War Office and was released back to the Club with some compensation which was spent on redesigning and rebuilding the course. In 1965, Henry Cotton, who had won three Opens and had captained the Ryder Cup squad, was commissioned to redesign and extend the course. It is this layout that is the basis of the course that exists today.
Venue: NEVILL GOLF CLUB, BENHALL MILL ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN2 5JW
Phone: 01892 532941
Website: www.nevillgolfclub.co.uk
- Time: 10am for 11.22am first tee off
- Format: Tea/coffee + bacon rolls on arrival one course eve meal
- Dress Code: Smart casual for the meal please.
A good turnout of 27 players will competing for the two trophies.
Strokeplay Shield
The current holder is Stuart Bourne, who has won it for the last 2 years. This competition is for society members with a handicap equal to or below 18. Players are respectfully also asked to record their stableford score as this will count towards the player of the year trophy (best 4 scores during the calendar year)
Stableford Shield
The current holder is now competing in the strokeplay shield – Rod Lunn. This is an 18-hole stableford competition off full society handicaps for members with a handicap of 19 or more.
Team Competition
Three stableford scores from the teams of 4 count for this competition, scoring players are marked on the team card. All 3 count in the team of 3.
Nearest the PIN in two – 8th Hole
Nearest the PIN in one – 12th Hole
Order of play
Tee times start at 11.22 – please be at the tee and ready to go 5 mins before your tee off time. In addition, please do your very best to keep up with the team in front and not aim to be just ahead of the group behind – Please do avoid slow play at all times – we should aim to complete our rounds comfortably within 4 hours 15 mins.
| Tee Time | Player | Player | Player | Player |
| 11.22 | Rod Lunn (15) | Kevan Gill (15) | James Gallifant (27) | |
| 11.30 | Mark Hughes (17) | Graham Smith (11) | Rob Weaver (23) | Will Lunn (36) |
| 11.38 | Kevin Leftley (18) | Jerry Watkiss (16) | John Collingwood (27) | Simon Luck (25) |
| 11.46 | Alan Bigley (5) | Scott Wightman (27) | John Miller (20) | Adrian Underwood (32) |
| 11.54 | Guy Barker (15) | Andy Williams (16) | Rob Montague (30) | Chris Buck (19) |
| 12.02 | Stuart Bourne (11) | Alan Bond (13) | Peter Smith (20) | Frank Goulding (36) |
| 12.10 | Phil Taylor (12) | Chris Taylor (guest) 13 | Graham Meadows (28) | Keith Townsend (30) |
We look forward to seeing you on Friday
