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Nevel Meade Course

Nevel Meade Golf Club

Prospect, KY, USA
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18 holesPar 726,844 yds73/125

About this course

Nevel Meade Golf Club, nestled in the rolling hills of Prospect, Kentucky, whispers tales of ambitious design and a community forged on friendly competition. Designed in the late 1990s, the course presents a modern parkland layout across varied terrain, never far from the sounds and sites of motor vehicle traffic. Architect Steve Smyers crafted a playable course that rewards power from the tee, but can test a player’s second shots into many undulated greens. The course features a number of memorable par 5s and challenging par 3s, making it a fun test for players of all skill levels. While Nevel Meade has yet to host a major championship, it remains a popular destination for local tournaments and club events. It is known for its welcoming atmosphere and accessible layout, where the Kentucky social scene flourishes around post-round meals. The popular outdoor patio overlooks the eighteenth green.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

1952

Best in World

1742

Best in USA

14

Best in KY

Quick facts

Location
Prospect, KY, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1990
Holes
18
Designer
Steve Smyers
Par
72
Length
6,844 yards
Difficulty
73/125
Course Vaults score
7.6

Getting there

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport lies just twenty minutes northwest of Nevel Meade Golf Club, making this secluded Prospect retreat one of the more accessible private sanctuaries in the Bluegrass. The drive east from the city traces the gradual transition from urban corridor to rolling horse country, where white-fenced paddocks and century-old estates begin to dominate the landscape. As you turn onto the club's discreet entrance, the noise of Louisville fades entirely, replaced by the quiet elegance of Kentucky's pastoral heartland and the promise of Steve Smyers' artistry carved into these storied hills.

FAQ

Common questions about Nevel Meade

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Nevel Meade has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 58 logged golfers.

Nevel Meade was designed by Steve Smyers.

Yes. Nevel Meade is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Nevel Meade is 72.

Nevel Meade plays 6,844 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Nevel Meade is 125.

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