All the latest golf news from Exeter Golf and Country Club, including the DCGU Palairet Memorial Trophy, Wednesday Stableford, Bradley Rowe Order of Merit and the Ladies Invitation to Men.
DCGU Palairet Memorial Trophy
Congratulations to Captain Ray and his Palairet side who have got through to the fourth round by beating Dainton park at Torquay golf club last Sunday. In what proved to be a thrilling contest, Exeter scraped through 3 – 2 with the deciding game finishing on the last. Exeter GCC will now face Holsworthy at Tavistock on Sunday 27 July. Supporters are most...
Hospiscare is celebrating after raising £109,000 during a decade of the hugely popular Charity Golf Tournament held in Exeter.
A total of 46 teams, mainly from Exeter but also from all over the country, played in glorious sunshine at the Exeter Golf and Country Club. There was plenty of light hearted rivalry and banter as they competed for the Marnie Burgoynes Memorial Trophy which was won by the Misfits, led by Nigel Armstrong
Norma Foster, chairman of the golf committee, said: “The wonderful support of golfers over the last decade has managed to deliver the amazing total...
The University of Exeter has an excellent reputation for providing coaching to some of the best young athletes in the country. Join us this summer for five weeks (28 July - 29 August) of inspiring children’s coaching designed to develop players aged 3-16 years at every level.
This summer our extensive activities programme includes:
• Tennis (Weekdays 28 July-29 August), Exeter Tennis Centre • Cricket (Mon-Thurs 28 July – 21 August) Devon Cricket Centre • Swimming (Weekdays 28 July- 29 August), St Luke’s Sports Centre • Multi-sport (11-15, 26-29 August), St Luke’s Sports...
Do you know a lady that loves golf? Or maybe you do yourself? Well book yourself a place on charity Dream-A-Way's Ladies' Golf Day Out.
Dream-A-Way, a local charity that assists people living in Devon, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles with physical and learning difficulties, is hosting their hugely popular Ladies Golf Day Out to raise funds.
Not only will the lucky ladies that attend help this vital cause whilst enjoy their favourite sport, they will also get to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
This event is known for the great prices that can be won and this year's...
Golf in the South West has received a boost this month as Exeter golfers past and present celebrated the official opening of the Vic Ambler Golf Centre on 15 May.
The event, at the University’s Streatham campus officially unveiled the new, purpose-built, short-game practice area at the Sports Park which will offer golfers from across the region the latest golf green technology.
Designed by market leaders Tour Greens Europe, the 50m x 30m area can’t fail to impress, featuring a 250m2 Pro-tour standard practice green, 120m2 putting green, and two golf zones.
Always wanted to try golf but never had the chance? Now is the perfect time to pick up a club and get playing.
Our free ladies only Get into Golf session will take place at the new Vic Ambler Golf Centre at the University of Exeter’s Sports Park. Featuring a 250m2 pitching green, 120m2 putting green, large eco bunker, and two golf zones, the centre provides the perfect all weather environment to try golf for the first time or get back into the sport.
All ages and abilities are welcome and all equipment will be provided. For further...
Always wanted to try golf, but never had the opportunity? Now's your chance!
Our free Get into Golf Taster session at the Vic Ambler Golf Centre at the University of Exeter Sports Park will let you come and experience all that golf can offer on our new all-weather facility. We'll provide the clubs and balls, and our coaches will be on-hand to take you through the basics and show you how to develop your shots effectively.
The Vic Ambler University of Exeter Golf Centre is a new all weather facility that features a 250m2 pitching green, 120m2 putting green, large...
Saturday 3 May saw 90 competitors battle in the annual 36 hole marathon of the Directors Cup, a Devon County Golf Union Order of Merit event.
The weather was kind with very little wind and mainly sunshine which allowed for some good scoring, even though the course was playing very long.
With the first match off at 6.45am, the pace was set early with Sam Dunn (Teignmouth) returning a 2 over par 71, to lead the morning scorers for a while until Ryan Wheeler (Stover) returned a level par 69 and Adam Bridgewater (Tavistock) opened up with a one over 70.
Organisers of one of Devon’s premier golf tournaments will be celebrating its tenth anniversary in style this summer, hoping to raise more than £100k for local charity Hospiscare.
Teams of golf enthusiasts are being called to putt their best swing forward at the Hospiscare Golf Day, taking place at the Exeter Golf and Country Club on July 10.
Spaces are available for 50 teams of four to sign up for the amateur competition and be in with a chance of taking home the coveted Marnie Burgoyne Memorial Trophy.
Since its launch in 2004, the golf event has seen more than...
50 teams of keen golfers were greeted by glorious sunshine at the ninth annual Hospiscare Golf Day on 11 July.
Playing to take home the Marnie Burgoyne Memorial Trophy, the first team teed off on the 18 hole course at Exeter Golf and Country Club at 8.45am, and a steady flow of teams followed until the final team finished at 7.30pm.
The teams followed their time on the green with a two-course carvery before a raffle was drawn and the winners were announced.
Hospiscare Fundraising Secretary Susie Healey said: “It’s been such a great day. We’re so pleased to have had...
