Nevel Meade Golf Course
Plan your round at Nevel Meade Golf Course
Nevel Meade Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 links-style layout in Prospect, in Oldham County outside Louisville, designed by Steve Smyers and opened in 1990. It plays 6,844 yards from the Gold tees (73.0 rating, 125 slope). The course is open to the public, and the shop also sells annual memberships.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Steve Smyers
- Opened 1990
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Nevel Meade Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
374
yds ·Blended
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Hole 2
475
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Hole 3
363
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Hole 4
362
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Hole 5
124
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Hole 6
285
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Hole 7
449
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Hole 8
169
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Hole 9
390
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Hole 10
367
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Hole 11
368
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Hole 12
358
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Hole 13
125
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Hole 14
477
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Hole 15
159
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Hole 16
291
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Hole 17
327
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Hole 18
428
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ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Gold | Blue | Blended | Black | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 12 | 415 | 374 | 374 | 306 | 298 |
| 2 | 5 | 8 | 584 | 545 | 475 | 475 | 467 |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 448 | 398 | 363 | 363 | 334 |
| 4 | 4 | 18 | 389 | 362 | 362 | 291 | 284 |
| 5 | 3 | 16 | 160 | 124 | 124 | 104 | 101 |
| 6 | 4 | 14 | 294 | 285 | 285 | 277 | 271 |
| 7 | 5 | 4 | 535 | 480 | 449 | 449 | 443 |
| 8 | 3 | 10 | 219 | 199 | 169 | 169 | 147 |
| 9 | 4 | 6 | 401 | 390 | 390 | 362 | 342 |
| Out | 36 | 3,445 | 3,157 | 2,991 | 2,796 | 2,687 | |
| 10 | 4 | 13 | 407 | 367 | 367 | 338 | 309 |
| 11 | 4 | 1 | 447 | 400 | 368 | 368 | 356 |
| 12 | 4 | 3 | 469 | 419 | 358 | 358 | 332 |
| 13 | 3 | 17 | 148 | 125 | 125 | 110 | 88 |
| 14 | 5 | 7 | 541 | 519 | 477 | 477 | 455 |
| 15 | 3 | 9 | 175 | 170 | 159 | 159 | 156 |
| 16 | 4 | 11 | 304 | 291 | 291 | 263 | 252 |
| 17 | 4 | 5 | 431 | 377 | 327 | 327 | 319 |
| 18 | 5 | 15 | 477 | 428 | 428 | 387 | 337 |
| In | 36 | 3,399 | 3,096 | 2,900 | 2,787 | 2,604 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,844 | 6,253 | 5,891 | 5,583 | 5,291 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.0 / 125 | 70.7 / 124 | 68.4 / 120 | 67.1 / 110 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | — | 70.8 / 121 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Register in the pro shop before you play
- Bring a full set of clubs
- Shorts or pants need a seam and shirts need sleeves
- Stay on the cart path on par 3s and hole 17
- Frost delays are possible, so call the shop in cold weather
Dress code
Shorts or pants must have a seam, and shirts must have sleeves.
Carts & walking
Every rider must pay a cart fee, and you must be 16 or older to drive a cart. Carts stay on the path on the par 3s and on hole 17, and within 30 yards of any green. Keep carts out of the tall-grass wildlife areas.
Practice facilities
There is a full-service driving range and a practice putting green.
Pace of play
Each nine should take about 2 hours and 5 minutes, and 18 holes no more than about 4 hours and 20 minutes. The course asks for ready golf and for carrying extra clubs when you leave your cart.
Policies
Everyone must register in the pro shop before play, and each golfer must have a set of clubs. Play follows USGA rules with local rules: woods bordering the course are out of bounds, the ditch on 17 is a lateral hazard, and tall rough is played as a lateral hazard.
Quick answers
Nevel Meade Golf Course at a glance
Is Nevel Meade Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Nevel Meade Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Nevel Meade Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Nevel Meade Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,291 to 6,844 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Nevel Meade Golf Course?
Nevel Meade Golf Course was designed by Steve Smyers and opened in 1990.
What's the dress code at Nevel Meade Golf Course?
Shorts or pants must have a seam, and shirts must have sleeves.
What are the cart and walking rules at Nevel Meade Golf Course?
Every rider must pay a cart fee, and you must be 16 or older to drive a cart. Carts stay on the path on the par 3s and on hole 17, and within 30 yards of any green.
What practice facilities does Nevel Meade Golf Course have?
There is a full-service driving range and a practice putting green.
What's the pace of play at Nevel Meade Golf Course?
Each nine should take about 2 hours and 5 minutes, and 18 holes no more than about 4 hours and 20 minutes. The course asks for ready golf and for carrying extra clubs when you leave your cart.
How do you book a tee time at Nevel Meade Golf Course?
Call the course at (502) 228-9522.
Where is Nevel Meade Golf Course?
Nevel Meade Golf Course is at 3123 Nevel Meade Drive, Prospect, KY 40059.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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