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.
Good news!! The @langagefarmdairy ice cream has arrived…what’s your fave? Thunder and lightning tops the team picks!
Pop over to see Faye today at poolside…she’s got the beers, wine, soft drinks, lollies, ice creams and the delicious @sunnysidedrinksco Alcoholic Ginger Beer chilled and ready…well, it is Friday!
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Yes we’ve got a stunning new gym, with all the equipment you need whether you’re training for strength, stamina, speed, recovery or longevity…but it’s the people that count.
If you’ve not met our Personal Trainers…pop in for a chat, tell them your goals and together you’ll start a fitness journey that suits you and that works. And, by the way, they’re all employed by us - not self employed - therefore their focus is YOU, not sales. ❤️
Fitness Membership includes swimming in our indoor and outdoor pools (sunloungers included 😉🌴🍹) so there’s no time like the present….
PLUS…join in May and save £75 with our No Joining Fee offer!
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Getting a workout done even when the sun is tempting you to opt for beers on the beach instead…double 🙌🙌!
Join today for Fitness Membership to get started at our new gym including unlimited classes, outdoor and indoor heated pools, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi.
NO JOINING FEE IN MAY!
Other membership options: Club Membership for just swimming, Rackets Membership for tennis, squash and racketball with swimming.
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This has got to be the best end to the day. Yoga under a blue sky, with the sun going down between the trees.
Making the most of the warm sun.
Unlimited yoga and Pilates included in Fitness Memberships or join for swimming, rackets or golf and pay as you go for classes.
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Fun time for them - free time for you!
Our Junior Beginner Squash Sessions are the perfect way for kids aged 5 to 12 to burn off energy, learn a fun new sport, and make friends.
Book them into Junior Squash on Sunday morning from 10am - 11am to free yourself up for a swim, workout, or just a peaceful brunch with friends...
Find out more: link in bio / DM
exetergcc.co.uk/news/sunday-morning-junior-squash/
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Congratulations to Matthew Jose on winning the first silverware of the season, the Harry Spencer Trophy, with a score of 43 points.
Our Men’s Golf Captain, James Mullins presented Matthew with the trophy at Friday`s Ball Draw. 🙌
A big well done!
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Whether you joined us for our first Women’s Golf Evening at our new Exeter Golf Academy, or you have been thinking about taking up a new sport...here’s the perfect way to give golf a go for just £60 for five weeks....
Book Get Into Golf:
Thursday 22nd May: 12pm -1pm
Saturday 24th May: 12pm - 1pm
Link in bio / DM for more info
exetergcc.co.uk/golf/get-into-golf/
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Probably the most laughter, clapping and chatting our new range has seen in one hour so far…and some impressive hits. Thank you to all the women who joined us for the first Women’s Golf Night with BroProject.
While @broproject_cic started out focussing on men’s mental health support through golf evenings and more, Matt and his wife Amy are keen to help get more women out playing golf and meeting new people.
Encouraging more women to play golf is also close to our heart as a club and this, along with some new @get.into.golf dates coming soon, is the first of many new initiatives coming this year to get more women and girls out on the course!
Thank you to our Golf Pro, @chrishoneywill for supporting the evening and @exetergcc.proshop
NEW DATES COMING SOON.
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