Bill Nowell

Bill Nowell
22.1
TSG Events Played
147
Courses Played
55
Courses Reviewed
24
Scorecards Entered
230
About me: Can play midweek around Medway or Maidstone, 9 or 18 holes. Can also travel within Kent for a game. I play off about 20, a bit erratic but don't take it too seriously but do love it.
Age
71 - 80
Gender
Male
Location
Rochester, kent
Work
Retired
Joined TSG
2009 December
Available To Play
Weekday anytime
Years Played
50
TSG Events Played
No
Walk or Cart
Either
Etiquette Important
Yes
Preferred Format
Casual four-balls

Whats In My Bag

Driver
Stays in cellar !
Woods
" "
Irons
Callaway Rogue
Wedges
Callaway
Putter
Scotty Cameron Newport
Ball
Callaway

Scheduled Games/Events

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Latest 5 Scorecards

Game Course H'cap Gross Score S/f Pts Slope / Rating Adj. Score Score diff New H'cap Index
15 Sep 2020 @ Pedham Place Golf Centre 24.1 92 40 120 / 69.5 92
21.2
22.1
10 Sep 2020 @ Wst Malling Golf Club (DO NOT USE) 24.4 90 40 120 / 64.5 90
24.0
22.7
8 Sep 2020 @ Wst Malling Golf Club (DO NOT USE) 24.8 89 39 120 / 64.5 89
23.1
23.0
27 Aug 2020 @ Wst Malling Golf Club (DO NOT USE) 24.8 95 36 120 / 64.5 95
28.7
23.4
25 Aug 2020 @ Ashford Golf Club 24.8 98 34 122 / 69.6 98
26.3
23.4

My Societies/Groups

Whitstable Golf Society
Games at courses throughout Kent
75 Members

South East Donkeys
London
325 Members

My Forum Discussions

Chris Emms
1437 views, 9 replies

Macmillan Longest Day Challenge
6804 views, 11 replies

Stapleford Abbotts Gents
4836 views, 7 replies

My Golfing Friends

Gary ' Gazza' Wilson
21.1
"Marky" Mark Crane
19.3
Michael Pitter
25.5
Roland A
18.9
Colin Dinsdale
31.6
Mick Maher
27.3

My Photos

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My Course Reviews

Bill Nowell
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Good course

Pleasant surprise here , lived locally for many years but never played it. Course was in good condition , quick greens but well kept , some long holes but none too tough . We were warned the welcome from members would not be too warm and it wasn't ! Did meet some friendly lady members . Not cheap so would play elsewhere where we are more welcome !
Date Tuesday, 20, August 2019
Bill Nowell
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Shame !

I play here three or four times a year , a very good winter course as excellent at draining.
After a practice at the nearby ( not attached ) driving range I used to call in for a bit of practice for 10 mins on their putting green . Last time sadly although the car park was almost empty due to gales and a spot of rain the assistant manager sent out a Marshall to me to tell me to leave the practice green ! What a welcome , shame on you asking a pensioner and experienced golfer to leave your deserted practice green !
Date Thursday, 21, March 2019
Bill Nowell
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A course everyone should play !

Play this one at least once a year , two or three times if I can .
All the staff here give the impression that they really want you here and for you to enjoy your game . Pro shop , bar/resto , green staff and starter all smile and welcome you . Not always the welcome you get at clubs especially if you are part of a society.
For time of year greens were excellent and even with all the rainfall recently although a bit mucky in places fairways also good . Food good , drinks a bit pricey.
Get there early and play the 9 hole first , a brilliant course !
Date Thursday, 21, March 2019
Bill Nowell
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Played it few years ago

Not easy to get to ! Excellent clubhouse , friendly staff , nice course overall .
Like many private courses not very well signed from green to next tee ! Please note , three experienced golfers coming off greens and wandering about like fools looking which way to go !
Fast greens in good condition , some tees very poor condition !
Date Thursday, 09, August 2018
Bill Nowell
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Good quality course

Lovely course , have played it a few times , no bunkers !

Upmarket club , excellent greens , good facilities.

Downside is the land it's on is public so lots
of public , dogs , horses etc.
Date Sunday, 03, September 2017
Bill Nowell
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Looking Good !

The Ridge did down hill a bit in the last 2 or 3 years but now have taken on a large crew of green-keepers and investing some money. Course is looking very nice indeed , greens a bit quick but now well worth a visit to play or join as member .
Date Tuesday, 18, April 2017
Bill Nowell
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Great course

Always wanted to play this one but never got round to it till today.
Great course in good condition , nice club house , friendly staff.
Lots of bunkers !
Need 'next hole' markers badly , we were not the only strangers walking in circles ! and some water in the ball washers please.
Date Monday, 06, March 2017
Bill Nowell
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Always good standard

Course in excellent condition as it is each time I've played here , greens first class .Good fish and chips.
Only complaint , bacon rolls were stone cold !
Date Saturday, 03, December 2016
Bill Nowell
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Disappointing

Was expecting a bit more from an area like Chislehurst .
Greens have got the dreaded virus , all very patchy and rough.No markers to show next tee
so three of us wandering about looking at tiny markers set flat on tee box . From some greens you can see two or three tees within 50 yards as it is very compact course .Nothing to show direction of fairway from tee.
Superb club house , one of the best I've seen .Would not rush back.
Date Sunday, 20, November 2016
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Great but windy !

Fabulous course , great sea views , excellent condition .
As ever here very very windy .
Date Friday, 18, November 2016
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THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED

CLOSED
Date Friday, 04, November 2016
Bill Nowell
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Shame about the greens !

Have played the course before , not always clear which way blind fairways go but nice enough to play.
This time the greens were poor , very patchy , some sort of virus has attacked them.
Date Monday, 17, October 2016
Bill Nowell
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Old course

I think the old course is a better round than the woosnam !
Date Sunday, 24, July 2016
Bill Nowell
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Great course

Haven't played this one for about 25 years but it is still a great standard . Challenging but not difficult . Well worth a visit .
Date Wednesday, 02, September 2015
Bill Nowell
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Always a good standard here.

Great course , love playing here , challenging but noT a killer.
Date Wednesday, 12, August 2015
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Stunning views !

Great location , views to match ,very tough course in the wind !excellent new club house.
Date Friday, 31, July 2015
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Good overall course

Enjoyable round , not too difficult to play , greens very fast ! Some holes a bit tight , would be far harder in the summer when in full leaf .
Date Saturday, 14, March 2015
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Excellent course

Well worth a visit
Date Thursday, 15, May 2014
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great course

Hav'nt played here for 30 odd years but enjoyed it very much . Not too busy , not too hard to play , in excellent condition . Will play here again.
Date Thursday, 20, June 2013
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Not too difficult which suits me, excellent greens.

Well worth a visit
Date Saturday, 15, June 2013
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Great

Enjoyable , challenging but not too difficult.
Date Friday, 24, May 2013
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Cobtree in excellent condition

Course in excellent condtion, has been carefully managed over the winter. New owners making a good effort . Must be the cheapest 18 holes in Kent if registered. ( £10 for a senior ). Sometimes tee times are booked too close together.
Date Monday, 12, April 2010
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Bill nowell

New club house will be great when finished (about 2 weeks)greens in very good condition and most a nice size. Very open and quite easy to play, fairways cut too short and very dry. Would play again no problem.
Date Monday, 15, March 2010
Bill Nowell
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Upchurch is OK

Play all three courses regularly, all very good, probably
more well known for the great food served here than the golf ! Hard to fault much at all.
Date Wednesday, 03, March 2010