Exeter Retain Hamish Marshall Trophy in Impressive Team Performance

Exeter Golf and Country Club fielded a strong side for the East Devon Golf League Hamish Marshall Trophy at Crediton on Sunday 31st May. As the defending champions Exeter arrived determined to mount a strong defence of the title on what proved to be a challenging course against high-quality opposition.

In a closely contested competition, Exeter emerged victorious, successfully retaining the Hamish Marshall Trophy and finishing just two points ahead of hosts Downes Crediton.

Final Standings

Exeter Golf and Country Club – 161 points
Downes Crediton – 159 points
Exminster – 156 points
Honiton – 155 points
Bovey Tracey – 154 points
Axe Cliff – 142 points
Sidmouth – 139 points

Team skipper Jamie Broom praised the squad’s performance:

“I’m incredibly proud of the team today. Not only have we retained the trophy, but we’ve done so against a very strong Crediton side on their home course. This result gives our season real momentum. We’re in a strong position in the league, with another cup competition still to come. There was a fantastic atmosphere among the players throughout the day, and this trophy is a reward for the efforts of the entire squad. Congratulations to everyone involved, and thank you for your contribution to another memorable success.”

The victory marks back-to-back Hamish Marshall Trophy triumphs for Exeter and provides another significant boost to what is shaping up to be an excellent season for the club.

Kev Cole, Jeff Densham, Josh Murphy, Bobby Wickes, Adam Hull, George Burningham, Jamie Broom (Capt), Rodin Mackay

Club President’s Day Success Raises £471 for Charity

Members braved soaring temperatures on Wednesday, 28 May, to support Club President Gael Salzmann during a successful Club President’s Day Golf competition that raised an impressive £471 for Balloons charity.

Players were grateful for a welcome boost on the 8th tee, where President Gael kept competitors refreshed with cold drinks and pasties as they battled the heat on the course.

The closely fought Club President’s Salver competition produced an exciting finish, with Darryl Southgate claiming victory on 39 points, narrowly edging out Ann Ayerst on countback after both players finished level.

The day also featured some outstanding individual performances. Among the field was promising junior Grace Hong, who returned a remarkable 45 points, showcasing her growing talent. Meanwhile, Gill Whitehead etched her name into the record books by posting a superb 74 gross, setting a new course record on the day.

With excellent golf, generous fundraising and strong support for the Balloons charity, the event proved to be a memorable occasion for all involved.

Golf Captains’ Charity Golf Day for Balloons

£3,289.15 was raised for Balloons at the Captains Team Competition on Saturday 9th May, thanks to the incredible generosity of members through entry fees, donations and a successful silent auction. The day welcomed a field of 184 players who embraced the spirit of the event by dressing in blue and red to reflect the Balloons colours, enjoying a fantastic day of golf in warm, sunny conditions with plenty of great shots (and a few not-so-great ones!) shared across the course.

Special thanks go to Vic Fox for marshalling, Gael Salzmann, Suzanne Cornish, Lydia Powlesland and Nasim Hartmann for refreshments, John Parr, Dave Chappell and the greenkeeping team for an outstanding course setup, and Darren Everett and his team for organising the competition.

Congratulations also to the joint winners of the best dressed teams: Steve Sheldon, Seb Rothwell, Darren Thorpe & Neil Moxey, and Sally Rimmer, Caroline Harris, Elizabeth White & Kym Kortland.

East Devon League Match Report

Exeter took their East Devon League side to play at Sidmouth Golf Club on Sunday 10th May, our opponents were the current League Champions Downes Crediton.

Captain Broom said “Crediton put out a side of very low handicappers with a vast experience of matchplay, but our Exeter boys put up a great fight with some tight results. Fair play, Crediton pipped us 3-2 on the day. Massive congratulations to Kev Cole for his hole in one on the par 3 14th, amazing shot!”

Lloyd Rowett Trophy

The Exeter Golf & Country Club team travelled to Bigbury Golf Club on Friday 1^st May for the first leg of the Lloyd Rowett trophy.

The Lloyd Rowett Trophy is an annual matchplay contest played between Exeter Golf & Country Club and Bigbury Golf Club. The format is typically played over two legs, one at Bigbury and one at Exeter, with better-ball pairs from each club battling it out to decide the winner.

The weather was perfect with nice sunshine and a hint of breeze. Both teams were in great spirits and eager to get away.

The Exeter team was made up of:

Justin Powlesland & Ryan Pope – 6&4 W

Neil Whittaker & Dickie Holifield – 2&1 W

Jamie Broom & Pete Beaven – 1 down L

James Mullins & Andy Rockey – 3&2 W

Chris Hart & Chris Brooking – 2&1 – W

Iain Crombie & Alan Cleave – 2&1 L

The matches were all contested well with Exeter winning 4 and Bigbury winning 2. This gives Exeter a 4-2 lead coming in to the 2^nd leg which will be played on 24^th July.

Dartmoor League – Bovey Castle vs Exeter Golf & CC

On 26th April the team travelled to two time champions Bovey Castle for the first league game of the season. The team were ready for what was expected to be a really tough game on an interesting and challenging course with the weather improving the golf ball starting to roll and the greens hardening up.

The match featured some great golfers and pairings on both sides. Exeter put up a very good performance despite losing 3.5 to 1.5, with one of the Exeter’s loses coming on the last hole.

Captain Simon Courtney said ‘A great performance away from home and a fantastic win from John Bamford/Luke Hines.’ In the other matches Mark Champion/Ben Reynolds halved and there were defeats for Simon Courtney/Paul Fielder, Jeff Densham/James Kane and narrowly on the last Bobby Wickes/Jamie Broom.

The Captain added ‘With our new course bedding in, most of our first few games are all away so grabbing those away points is essential before we bring teams to Exeter to showcase our amazing course.’

Restoring the 1929 Steele Perkins Trophy

The Steele Perkins Trophy is one of the club’s most historic and challenging competitions, played in a foursomes knockout format. This means it is a pairs matchplay event where two players compete together, playing alternate shots using just one ball — a format that demands teamwork, strategy, and complete trust in your partner.

Dating back to 1929, the trophy is now approaching its centenary and has a rich history, originally contested as an open event before becoming a prestigious members’ competition in more recent years. In 2025, it was won by Charlie Kislingbury and Grant De Shapland, whose success helped draw renewed attention to its legacy.

Following discussions within the men’s committee, a decision was made to begin restoring some of the club’s historic trophies to their former glory, with the Steele Perkins Trophy chosen as the first project. Restoration work was expertly carried out by West Country Goldsmiths in Plymouth, ensuring this iconic piece of club history is preserved for future generations.

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