Exeter Golf and Country Club

Many congratulations to Exeter Golf & Country Club member Matt Todd on winning the 2026 Directors Cup Open, and to Torquay Golf Club member Will Farley on winning the Andrew Redfearn Salver. Will’s victory included setting a new course record with a superb 5 under par 65 over the new Twenty Twenty Six course layout. Well done to all the competitors for completing the 36 holes in very hot weather. A huge congratulations and thank you to our greens team for presenting the course in outstanding condition.

£3,289.15 was raised for 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.

Five Reasons to Try Racketball at our new Get Into Racketball course with Devon's top coach, Steve Mooney.

1.Faster pace than padel but less technical than squash

2.Full-body workout in under 30 min

3.Play anytime on indoor courts

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Starts June - non-members welcome!

Find out more and book:
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Exeter Golf and Country Club proudly hosted the prestigious Devon Captains Presidents Trophy on Thursday 7th May 2026, welcoming almost 80 Past Captains from clubs across Devon to compete for three trophies in a fantastic day of golf and hospitality.

1st trophy to be presented was the veterans trophy for over 65’s and with a score of 34 stableford points, 2nd place went to Exeter’s 1996 & 2024 Golf Captain Geoff Pascoe.

The 2nd trophy was for the team with the highest aggregate 3 player score from any representative Devon golf club. This jubilantly went to the Exeter team of Geoff Pascoe, Darren Thorpe and Steve Sheldon with a combined score of 105 points.

Onto the 3rd trophy for the Prestigious Andrew Bowl Presidents Trophy, awarded for the best individual score on the day. In 3rd place was the 2010 Golf Captain Darren Thorpe with a score of 34 stableford points and 1st place with the only under par round of the day, went to our 2022 Golf Captain Steve Sheldon with an impressive score of 37 points.

Read the full story:

https://exetergcc.co.uk/news/devon-captains-presidents-trophy

We’ve brought a 1929 trophy back to its former glory - thanks to the Golf Committee and the expert craftsmanship of Westcountry Goldsmiths .

The Steele Perkins Trophy - first played for in 1929 - is one of the club’s most historic prizes, and has now been expertly restored to celebrate its rich heritage.

Originally contested as an open event before becoming a members’ competition, it remains one of the most challenging formats in golf.

Played in a foursomes knockout format, it demands complete teamwork, with pairs taking alternate shots using just one ball - a true test of strategy, patience and partnership.

The 2025 winners, Charlie Kislingbury and Grant De Shapland, were added to its long history, and thanks to West Country Goldsmiths in Plymouth, the trophy now looks as impressive as the competition it represents.

A proud piece of club history, restored and ready for the next chapter. Whose names will be added in 2026?

CONGRATULATIONS to Cally - our Employee of the Month!

Since joining the Membership Services team her attention to detail, her welcomes and goodbyes, and her care for members and colleagues has been exceptional. 👏

Well done and enjoy your gift voucher!

Congratulations to Luke Gresham, who travelled to Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Club in Cornwall on Monday to compete in the Race to Woodhall Spa Regional Final - and came away victorious with an excellent 38 points to secure his place in the Final this August at Woodhall Spa, home of England Golf.

Luke made a strong start with 20 points on the front nine before battling tougher, rain-affected conditions on the back nine to add a further 18 points and seal first place overall.

A fantastic performance - good luck in the Final, Luke!

ANOTHER HOLE IN ONE - on the 4th! Congratulations to Harrison Winton for his hole in one in the 4th hole when playing in the Bradley Rowe Medal competition.

Exeter lead Bigbury 4–2 after the first leg of the Lloyd Rowett Trophy.

The Exeter Golf and Country Club team travelled to Bigbury Golf Club on Friday 1st May for the opening leg of the annual Lloyd Rowett Trophy matchplay.

Played in perfect conditions with sunshine and a light breeze, both teams enjoyed a competitive but friendly afternoon.

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

Exeter take a 4–2 lead into the second leg, to be played on 24th July. 👏

Congratulations to Charles for his hole in one on the 4th hole! The first hole in one on the new 2026 Golf Course!