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Nevill Golf Club

Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, England

Nevill Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-70 parkland course situated on the southern edge of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, measuring 6,380 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 71.2 and slope of 125. The club was founded in 1914 when Willie Park Junior - designer of the Sunningdale Old Course - laid out an original nine holes. James Braid extended the layout to 18 holes in 1919-20, making skilful use of undulating land acquired over a railway bridge and creating what was then one of the longest holes in the area. Harry Colt contributed further refinements in the 1920s, and post-war modifications were made by Ken Cotton's design company, with the current layout largely reflecting work undertaken by Henry Cotton in 1965. More recent architectural input has come from Donald Steel, Tom MacKenzie, and Martin Ebert. The terrain combines parkland with traces of heathland character, with wooded slopes providing backdrop and separation between holes. The course is considered demanding rather than long, with all four par threes regarded as testing, particularly the 15th where a stream runs across the front of the green. The consecutive par fives at the 10th and 11th are widely considered the two strongest holes. The greens have a strong local reputation for quality and pace. Three European Tour professionals - Jamie Spence, Paul Way, and Jamie Harris - developed their games at the club. The course has served as an Open Championship qualifying venue.