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.
You know you’ve worked when your HIIT class ends like this. If you want to see results fast, two 30 minute LES MILLS GRIT classes will send your cardio and strength fitness through roof.
Book now for next Monday GRIT Strength with Charlotte and Tuesday GRIT Athletic with Katie - both 6pm - 6.30pm. 🙌👊💪
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Read the match report by Squash and Racketball Captain, Luke van Zijl, for the annual Wilsign Racketball Tournament with competitive matches throughout the event, culminating in a Cup final between Sue Trewin and Mike Esson.
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Love a Quiz Night? Get booked in for the first of the monthly Quiz Nights hosted by the Sports Captains, James Mullins and Luke van Zijl, with Club President, Mandie Rose.
Join them for a lively Quiz Night open to all members. with a mix of exciting rounds covering:
General Knowledge, Sport, Music, Film & TV, Current Affairs, Food and drink, Pictures / Dingbats
Quiz Night will take place on the last Friday of the month, starting with Friday 31st January.
Both the Members Bar and Wear Park Bar will be open throughout – with food available to order until 8pm.
Date: Friday 31st January
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Expect lots of laughs, a bit of healthy rivalry, and the chance to win a team prize of up to £180.
Book on the website events page.
£5 per person - teams of up to 6.
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Wish you could do this? Well, the starting place is the Women`s Weight`s Workshop on Wednesdays at 1.30pm or Saturdays at 11am.
Our Women’s Weights Workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to progress their lifting game. Here’s what’s involved:
What You’ll Learn:
Proper Form & Technique: Master the basics to lift safely and effectively.
Essential Lifts: Learn foundational exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses.
Progression Tips: How to increase weight and reps for continued progress.
Building Strength & Confidence: Get personalized guidance to help you build both!
Why You’ll Love It:
Supportive, empowering environment
Expert instructors to guide you every step of the way
Fun, fitness-focused small group training on the gym floor
Whether you’re lifting for fitness or fun, this workshop will give you the skills and confidence to crush your goals!
BOOK ON THE APP.
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🥊 Book Now for the Hatton Boxing Course! 🥊
ONLY 8 SPACES LEFT!
Ready to get fit and learn some new skills? Join us for the Hatton Boxing Course starting 13th February at Exeter Golf and Country Club! 💥
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up, this course is perfect for all abilities. Don’t miss your chance to train with our expert coach, Vince, and improve your technique while taking your fitness and strength to the next level.
👉 Limited spaces available – book your spot today - message for the details and to book!
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AFTERNOON TEA FOR TWO GIVEAWAY
Here`s your chance to win Fizz Afternoon Tea for Two at Wear Park Restaurant to brighten up your January!
To enter:
- Follow us
- Tag a friend
- Share to your story
Head to Facebook for another chance to win!
Fizz Afternoon Tea is available at Wear Park Restaurant, Wednesday to Sunday and includes freshly-baked scones, clotted cream and jam, a selection of mini-cakes and sweet treats, with savory brioche buns and finger sandwiches.
Enter by 23rd January 2025. Winner notified on 24th Jan via message - and not via commenting on your entry.
Good luck!
Great to see Will Rigg, Harvey Skinner and Jack Innard double up their training session last week, hitting our gym after their morning on the pitch.
When you get the praise from these guys, you know you’re doing something right with the strength kit in the new gym. 🙌
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Getting your squat rack set up is essential for maximizing performance.
The correct bar height ensures you can unrack and rerack with ease, allowing you to focus fully on the lift. Proper positioning helps you hit your optimal form, activating the right muscles and improving your range of motion. When everything’s dialed in, you can push harder, lift heavier, and see real gains.
Perfect setup = peak performance.
First…
Adjust the J-hooks to shoulder height to ensure you can safely rack and unrack the barbell.
Hand and Elbow Position
With the barbell resting on your back, position your hands close to your shoulders and pull your elbows back. This creates a stable “shelf” on your upper back for the bar to rest on and enhances upper back stability.
Knee Position
During the squat, allow your knees to track over your toes. This ensures proper form and engages the target muscles effectively.
Squat Depth
A squat is complete when your hips drop below your knees, provided your mobility allows it. Maintain full foot contact with the floor throughout the movement for proper balance and stability.
With years of CrossFit under his belt, Jacob is all about the technique. If you’re looking to start lifting or lift heavier, get in touch for a programme or PT.
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New to strength training and want to up your barbell work? Here’s Nick’s top 3 Smith Machine exercises targeting your shoulders, chest and legs.
The Smith Machine is very beginner friendly, but can also be helpful great for more advanced lifters. The bar on the Smith Machine can only go up and down, which helps ensure the movement is correct. There’s no swaying forward and back that you could get with free weights.
Decline Bench Press: Recommended rep range - 4 sets of 8 - making sure you hook your legs under, otherwise you’ll fall! Benefits of the decline position- targets and effectively focusses strengthening the lower chest muscles with less strain on the shoulders and upper back.
Military Press: Recommended rep range: 4 sets of 8
Whilst seated, this creates stability and forces us to focus on the targeted muscles, increasing shoulder strength and enhancing core stability.
Smith Machine Squat: Recommended rep range 4 sets of 6-8
The benefit of using the Smith Machine is that as the bar can only go up and down, it helps send the weight back into the heels, to enable a lower and deeper range of movement.
If you haven’t already, book a programme with one of the team or set yourself up for the year ahead with a course of PT sessions.
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Launching today…our winter Members Bar & Garden Pavilion Menu - all created and cooked from fresh, on site, by our team of chefs…featuring:
New protein plates like ginger, chilli chicken flatbread, poke bowls, chimichurri chicken & rice…
Comfort food classics like mac and cheese, home-baked ham, egg and chips, chicken schnitzel, and, yes, an All Day Breakfast!
A bigger range of burgers with chargrilled chicken and kimchi burger and miso mushroom burger adding to the Club burger…all with a brioche bun and skin-on fries.
More salads, new loaded fries, kid’s pizza, and in response to popular demand…tuna mayo sandwiches are back! 🙌
Oh yes, and remember, being a member means you get 20% off food and drink in the bars and Wear Park Restaurant.
Better get stuck in then.
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MEET THE PT…first up is the most recent recruit to the Fitness Team at our brand new Gym…
Introducing Jacob Swain…who started today having joined us from CrossFit Pi at Woodbury. Try his Functional Fitness class Wednesday at 7.15am or book a PT.
“Hi, I’m Jacob. I live in Exmouth with my partner and our two golden retrievers. I’ve been working in the fitness industry since 2017 as a personal trainer and CrossFit coach.
People often describe me as a relaxed and patient coach, which I think is a great reflection of who I am. I have a strong background in strength and conditioning, which I’ve developed through eight years of CrossFit training. I used to play football and basketball when I was younger, but more recently, I’ve discovered a passion for golf—although it’s quickly becoming an expensive hobby!”
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