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.
Iced coffee - new available at the Pool Hut!
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Teriyaki salmon poke bowl. Could be our favourite poolside lunch. Freshly made to order.
Available to takeaway from the Members Bar.
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Our lavender is in full bloom…the bees love it, it looks beautiful and it smells divine…a little calming, uplift to the senses when you arrive and leave the club.
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Simple adjustments can help protect the golf course during a heatwave…here’s Dave, our Deputy Golf Course Manager, explaining how.
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Beautiful July sunrise from the 1st green, looking up to the 3rd.
Our greenkeepers are in extra early to beat the heat of the day. Thanks to George Palmer York for capturing the moment this morning.
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We couldn’t decide which we prefer…so we got the experts in.
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Introducing our brand new Frozen Cocktails made to order at the Pool Hut.
Which will you try first Strawberry Daiquiri or Mango Margarita?
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We’ll just leave this here…as it’s just another five star review. ❤️
Thank you to our members for being so loyal, lovely and enthusiastic about all the improvements we continue to make. And well done to our team 🙌💪.
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What a day for it!
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Devon and Somerset Junior Open!
75 junior golfers from across Devon and Somerset competed at Exeter Golf and Country Club on Sunday on a superbly presented course. There was a lot of incredible golf played despite the challenging weather.
Exeter Golf and Country Club Juniors were well represented with some standout performances:
Harry Delve won Division 2 with 41 stableford points
Oliver Delve was runner-up in Division 2 with 40 points
Olly Champion came 2nd in Division 1
Josh Murphy won the scratch event with a gross 70
Thank you to @porscheexeter for sponsoring the event, and to Vic and Mary Fox for providing fantastic halfway house support to all competitors.
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Got to get a full day in…arrive early, choose your lounger, grab a coffee, laptop on. 💪
Who’s in?
If you’re not a member, there’s still time to max out this heatwave in Exeter’s best spot in the sun…and as a welcome we’ll give you £50 to spend in-club when you join in July*.
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*T&Cs apply. See website for details.
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When Wimbledon fever takes over the Gym…Nick and Lum headed out to the courts for a quick game of tennis this afternoon.
Any Fitness Members think they could give Lum and Nick a run for their money?! 🎾
And the verdict by our Head of Rackets, James…”questionable technique, but top marks for enthusiasm”. 🙌
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Well done to our Women’s Tennis A Team who played at home against David Lloyd last night…a great game on a glorious evening with a win for the other side this time. Congratulations to the @davidlloydexeter team for their 7-3 win. 🙌
Until next time…😀
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Consistency in ball striking with your irons can completely change your game. When you consistently make solid contact, you gain better distance control, shot accuracy, and predictability - three things that directly lead to lower scores. You’re more likely to hit greens in regulation, avoid trouble like bunkers or hazards, and give yourself more birdie chances. It also builds confidence; when you trust your strike, you swing more freely and make better decisions. Simply put, consistent iron contact turns a round of survival into a round of scoring.
Give this advice a go and see if it makes a difference. Or if you could do with some help, book a lesson with one of the professional team at Exeter Golf Academy.
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If there’s ever a time of year to pick up a racket and get on court; it’s now. The biggest week of Wimbledon and the sun is shining.
DM to book a free trial session - all levels welcome.
…Reasons to choose tennis at Exeter Golf and Country Club
No coaching after 6.30pm – so plenty of court space to play after work
Open courts for member bookings all day from early morning until 9.30pm
Choice of six astro or clay courts
The only court in Devon with Wingfield Tennis Technology
The most beautiful, inspirational setting of any tennis courts in Devon*
The friendliest and most welcoming tennis community*
*both our opinion 😁
Join in July and get £50 to spend in the club.
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