Treasure the past while embracing the future.
Both Exeter Golf and Country Club and the Wear Park estate have a long history in Exeter.
Exeter Golf and Country Club started life, back in 1895, in the Pennsylvania area on the outskirts of the city. The golf course opened with just 96 members at Stoke Wood Farm.
In 1927, the growing membership needed more room, and the Wear Park estate was purchased to accommodate an 18 hole golf course, club house and, later down the line, tennis courts. The rest, as they say, is history. Until this point, Wear Park itself has it’s own story to tell with generations of wealthy families owning, and living, in the manor house.
The heritage of both the club and the Wear Park estate underpins the ethos of Exeter Golf and Country Club today; moving forward to the future while respecting the legacy of the founder members and all those who have shaped the club in the decades since.
A glimpse into the past
Luckily an archive of memorabilia, photographs, newsletters and handbooks has been preserved by both members and employees over the years, so the history of Exeter Golf and Country Club is well documented. One of these prized artifacts is a 1940s Official Handbook recently donated to the club by the family of one of Jose Bruce – one of the club’s longest-standing members – having been a golfer into her 90s. Jose passed away in 2022.
The handbook is primarily a longer version of what we might now call a Course Planner. The handbook has been typed into a PDF by the 2023 Ladies Golf Captain, Vicki Rogers.
Expensive chocolates and flowers that will be gone in days…or a resurfacing facial to reveal younger looking, fresh, glowing skin? 🤔
Hmm, thanks but we’ll take the Elemis Pro Glow Biotec Facial 🙋🏽♀️ every time!
Gift vouchers available from Member Services, the Spa or from the website to be delivered straight to mum!
#mothersday #mothersdaygift #wearparkspa #exeter #exetergolfandcountryclub
Runners - if you suffer from tight hamstrings or hip flexors, Piriformis or IT Band Syndrome, Hip Bursitis, Shin Splints or other running related aches and pains, it could well be due to weak glutes or hamstrings.
Our Assistant Fitness Manager, Vince, recommends four exercises to help build strength in these areas to improve stamina in the muscles, improve alignment, ensure your glutes and hamstrings are firing properly, increase stabilisation and overall running mechanics.
💥 Glute Bridge with Resistance Bands
Level up your glute bridge by adding a hip resistance band! This variation increases tension for a more effective booty burn. Great for any glute-focused workout or as the base of a new routine.
💥 Fire Hydrants
Target your glutes & core while improving hip mobility. This move can reduce back pain and improve posture – a win-win!
💥 Sliders & Bench Risers
Strengthen your hamstrings and all three key glute muscles: minimus, medius, and maximus. Perfect for building stamina, strength, and targeting those running muscles.
Great for runners, rehab, or anyone looking to build more strength! 💪
Need more help with your running technique, strength or stamina, give Vince a shout in the gym - with over 30 years as an endurance runner, he’s completed over 50 marathons and a number of ultra marathons, so knows a thing or two about training and injury prevention!
#GluteWorkout #HamstringStrength #Runners #FitnessTips #PostureFix
When you take care of yourself, you’re stronger, happier, healthier and more confident, and a better version of yourself for those around you.
Invest in self-care and self-love this Valentine’s.
Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️
#selflove #selflovejourney #valentines #valentinesgift #exetergolfandcountryclub #joinus #membersclub #exeter #countryclub #exeterlife #selfcare #investinyourself #investinyou
Just a few of the local singers we have lined up for the next few months of Live Music Friday in the Members Bar - starting with Sam Jones on Friday 7th March!
Free entry!
Drinks promotions on cocktails and fizz!
Members welcome to bring guests!
Bar and kitchen open throughout!
See the full line up so far:
exetergcc.co.uk/events
#livemusic #membersbar #exeter #exetergolfandcountryclub
GOLFERS…this is the scorecard of a British boxing legend - Sir Henry Cooper - gifted to the Club today!
Cooper the undefeated British Heavyweight Champion, in both British and Commonwealth contests for 12 years and the European heavyweight title holder for 3 years.
He was twice presented with the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award…
AND…
TWICE FOUGHT MUHAMMAD ALI! 🤩
A big thank you to @nataliemillarpartridge for gifting it for our records…passed on by her uncle who was lucky enough to play golf with him here at Exeter Golf and Country Club!
Anyone else here on the day Cooper played the course?
Not only was he a world class boxer but he played golf off an 11 handicap!
#exeter #exetergolfandcountryclub #exetergcc #devongolf #exeterlife #exeterhistory #golf #golflegend #boxer #boxinglegend #henrycooper
MEET THE PT TEAM….As the saying goes, ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ which is why our Personal Trainers each have their own areas of specialism…and why our Personal Trainers are employed as team members, rather than self-employed individuals!
The combination of our new world-class gym equipment and Personal Trainers hand-picked for their scope of experience, personality and results-driven (not sales-driven) performance, will ensure you achieve the strength and fitness goals you’ve set your sights on.
So, meet:
LUM: 10 years as a PT in Exeter & London, Lum`s helped countless clients achieve their fitness goals—whether losing weight, toning up or just getting fitter & stronger.
Coming soon - 8 Week Challenge.
JACOB: An experienced CrossFit & strength focused PT - if you`re looking for serious gains, Jacob`s your man, and a stickler for perfecting technique. Check out his 6 week Weightlifting Course.
ISSY: Issy works part time during her Sports Science degree and has an all-round approach to fitness, focusing on helping women get stronger.
VINCE: Assistant Fitness Manager with 30 years as an endurance runner & Hatton Boxing Instructor, Vince can push your cardio, strength and conditioning to the next level.
NICK: From weight loss to increasing strength or working towards a cardio event and hitting PBs, Fitness Manager, Nick aims to change mindsets as well as physique - he also has the GP Referral qualification.
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All you need to do is choose which one is best for you...
DM for more.
#exeter #personaltrainers #newgym #newgymintown #gymmotivation #exetergolfandcountryclub #exetergcc #exeterlife #exeterfitness #meettheteam #employeeexperience #team
We’re playing the long game…push through the grey of winter with the promise of this on the horizon!
Use the cold months to work hard, get stronger, fitter or just recoup and rest, and by spring you’ll be ready to max out every sunny day of 2025. 💪
#exetergolfandcountryclub #exeter #sunnydays☀️ #summervibes #missingsummer #exetergcc #membersclub #countryclub #exeterlife #joinus #newgym #outdoorpool #family #familytime #metime #2025goals
A little hint if you`ve forgotten Valentine`s Day is THIS Friday...we`ve got you covered.
Massage or facial for two in one of our dual spa treatment rooms?
Fizz Afternoon Tea for two in our restaurant?
Healthy breakfast for two in the Members Bar?
Valentine`s Dinner?
Elemis Skincare Gift Set?
Gift vouchers for any of the above or a treat of their choice?
Ask at Reception, Wear Park Restaurant or Wear Park Spa - or DM for more details!
#valentines
#valentinesday #exeter #exetergolfandcountryclub
Dinner and drinks, coffee and cake, breakfast and a healthy smoothie…the Garden Pavilion is the perfect spot to relax after a workout, swim, game on the courts or out on the course.
#gardenpavilion #exetergolfandcountryclub #membersbar #membersclub #countryclub #countryclublife #gymmotivation #exeterlife #joinus #jointheclub
We are so pleased to announce that not only is Ricky continuing his Yin Yang class on Thursday but he is also here for A NEW EVENING POWER YOGA on Wednesdays at 6pm! Both start next week and in a new location on the ground floor of Wear Park!
We’ve also got Claire’s new Power Flow Yoga at 7am on Fridays!
Our other yoga and Pilates include:
Mondays:
7am Flow Yoga, Ricky
10am Flow Yoga, Anne
11.15am Flow Yoga, Anne
6.45pm Power Yoga, Ricky
Tuesdays:
10am Flow Yoga, Anne
11.15am Hatha Yoga, Anne
Wednesdays:
11.30am Beginners Yoga, Sian
1.30pm Flow Yoga, Anne
NEW 6pm Power Yoga, Ricky
Thursdays:
10.15am BodyBalance, Connie
2.15pm Pilates, Sarah
5.45pm Yin Yoga, Ricky
NEW 7pm Yin Yang Yoga, Ricky
Fridays:
NEW 7am Power Flow Yoga, Claire
12pm Pilates, Donna
6pm BodyBalance, Alessa
Saturdays:
10am Pilates, Sally
2pm BodyBalance, Alessa
Sundays:
9am BodyBalance, Alessa
We’re packing them in - it’s great to see so many people enjoying the benefits of yoga and Pilates, on their own or to complement gym workouts, strength training, running…etc etc! 🙏
#exetergolfandcountryclub #yoga #exeter #exeteryoga #yogaclass #yogaclasses #joinus #gym #newgym #newgymintown #exeterlife
Book now for the next Quiz Night! We had over 100 take part last month and it would be great to get everyone back for a re-match - plus next time there`s an even bigger prize up for grabs after last month`s rollover jackpot!
Book via the Events page on the website - or via the link in the story!
Steak Night in Wear Park Restaurant is Friday 21st February...and it`s nearly fully booked already.
Steak and a bottle of wine is just £45 for two people.
Book a table - exetergcc.co.uk/events
#steaknight #steakdinner #steakandwine #exetergolfandcountryclub #wearparkrestaurant
FREE BEGINNERS RACKETBALL SESSIONS:
Starting Wednesday 12th February from 6pm - 7pm...learn the basics of the game over three Wednesday sessions.
Jeremy Leach, one of our team racketball players, has very kindly offered to volunteer his time to pass on the basics of racketball.
If you are new to the game and would like to learn the rules and the basic technique involved, this is a great opportunity to practice in a relaxed session.
There are only four places available so please get in touch to register your interest.
Contact james.temple@exetergcc.co.uk
Whether you already play tennis and want to improve or you would like to give it a go for the first time, our experienced Tennis Coaches are available for individual or group coaching for all members.
Of course, the way to really take it to the next level would be combining tennis coaching with some tennis-focussed Personal Training in the new Gym to build explosive power, strength and stamina.
Invest in coaching and PT now and reap the rewards on court by the time Wimbledon comes round! 🙌
#tenniscoaching #tenniscourt #tennislessons #exetergolfandcountryclub #exetertennis #devontennis #exeter #playtennis #investinyourself
Want to improve your front crawl for a more efficient, faster swim? Our Head of Pools, Dan, explains how a single arm stroke drill is a simple yet effective way to achieve more balance across the body in the water.
Start with swimming a length with one arm, then switch, after that alternate single arm strokes every three strokes.
This drill really aids in improving coordination and focusing on arm technique. It is beneficial in preventing their arms from crossing in front of their body, which in turn supports better body rotation and helps to curb any sideways swinging of the legs.
Want to improve your swimming for a triathlon or just to skill-up? Get in touch about swimming lessons - available for adults and children, 7 days week.
#swimming #swim #swimmingdrills #swimmingdrill #swimforlife #exeter #exetergolfandcountryclub