About Us
The golf course was originaly designed by Mr Henry Fowler in 1892 out of the rolling contours of the land, part of which were formerly lime workings and has unsurpassed views over the Vale of Taunton and the countryside beyond. It is a course of traditional design and though not a long course, it is still a very good test of golf. In recent years, the condition of the course has improved markedly and we like to think that our greens are as good as you will find anywhere in Somerset.
Meet The Team
Salar Brock Executive Manager
Salar joined the club in January 2010 and has previously worked at some of Britain’s top hotels and restaurants. Salar last role was at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre, where he was responsible for the restaurant which was voted top theatre restaurant by the Times newspaper. Salar’s responsibility is to continue and improve the success of the catering and to ensure that members and visitors have their expectations exceeded.
Simon Stevenson PGA Fellow Professional / Director of Golf
Originally from Perthshire, Simon played his golf as a youth at the wonderful Rosemount course at Blairgowrie Golf Club. In 1994 he started his PGA training at Turnberry under the late Bob Jamieson before being appointed as Senior Assistant to Brian Gunson. Simon then moved to Gleneagles as Senior Golf Professional. During his time at Gleneagles he assisted the Tournament Director with planning and organisation for the 2001 and 2002 Diageo Scottish PGA Championship as well as running the golf operation at the one of the finest resorts in the world.
Whilst at Gleneagles and Turnberry, Simon was fortunate to conduct golf clinics alongside Nick Faldo, David Leadbetter, Paul Lawrie, Denis Pugh, Peter Cowen and Bob Torrance adding to his golf coaching skills.
After Gleneagles Simon become Director of Golf at the Cardrona Hotel Golf and Country Club. Simon has been at T&P since August 2004 and during that time has been awarded Fellow of the PGA status. This takes into account the ongoing professional development Simon has achieved as a PGA tutor in coach education, Somerset County Coach, Richard Huish Golf Academy Head Coach and shortly completing the new PGA Director of Golf qualification. Simon and his team look forward to continuing to provide the members, guests and visitors to the Club the best service, products and coaching in the area.
Jeff Mills – Course Manager
Jeff Mills, was previously head Green Keeper and Course Manger at Exeter Golf & Country Club and was also course Manager for Nigel Mansell at Woodbury and was responsible for the design and construction of this course. Jeff is well known and respected in The British and International Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and has represented UK internationally on green keeping matters.
In addition to his work at T&P, he advises a number of other courses and teaches at Cannington College. He has well trained and dedicated staff which includes Shaun Richards, who has been the Club Champion 9 times. Jeff has also carried out a number of improvements to the course since taking over as Course Manager, including the rebuilding of 12th and the 16th greens and resiting of the tees to ensure the standards of T&P are kept up with the modern game.
Gail Morris – Office Manager
Gail moved to the West Country 26 years ago from Northern shores, with a career in banking and finance.
She joined Taunton & Pickeridge in May 2008 to assist in the smooth running of the Club’s administration procedures and will be easily recognised with her slight Scottish accent!
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