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Golf guides for Exeter & Devon

Local course round-ups, beginner advice, practice tips and the inside track on golf near Exeter — written by the team at Exminster.

Panoramic view of the fairways and Devon hills at Exminster
Local

Best Golf Courses Near Exeter (2026 Guide)

Our 2026 guide to the best golf courses near Exeter, from seaside links to heathland and parkland, plus why Exminster wins for pay & play golf.

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Fairways with the clubhouse beyond at Exminster Golf Centre
Guides

Golf Society & Group Days near Exeter: How to Plan One

Planning a golf society or group day near Exeter? A practical guide to venues, formats, group sizes, catering and costs — and why a relaxed 9-hole course fits.

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Exminster fairway sweeping down towards the Exe Estuary
Local

Golf with a View: Exploring the Exe Estuary at Exminster

Combine a round at Exminster Golf Centre with the Exe Estuary — RSPB marshes, birdwatching, the Exe Estuary Trail, Topsham and Powderham Castle.

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Tree-lined parkland fairway under blue skies at Exminster
Local

Best Pay & Play Golf Courses in Devon

Discover the best pay and play golf Devon offers — no membership, no fuss. A friendly guide ranking public courses for value, scenery and year-round play.

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Golden-hour light across a fairway at Exminster Golf Centre
Coaching

Golf Lessons in Exeter: A Beginner's Guide

Golf lessons in Exeter for total beginners: your first PGA lesson, group vs 1-2-1, the kit you need, driving range practice and playing your first 9 holes.

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Freshly mown striped fairway at Exminster Golf Centre
Coaching

10 Driving Range Tips That Actually Lower Scores

PGA-backed driving range tips that genuinely lower scores: warm up, aim, vary clubs, train tempo and short game. Practise with purpose at Exminster, Exeter.

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Exminster fairway sweeping down towards the Exe Estuary
Guides

Winter Golf in Devon: Where to Play When It Rains

Winter golf in Devon: why free-draining courses stay open when others flood, what to wear, winter rules explained, and where to play in the rain near Exeter.

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Fairways with the clubhouse beyond at Exminster Golf Centre
Membership

Golf Membership Explained: Which Type Is Right for You?

A clear guide to golf membership types — full, flexi, seasonal and junior — plus WHS handicaps, real costs and how Exminster's memberships compare.

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The pond and reeds beside a green at Exminster Golf Centre
Local

Golf Club Wedding Venues in Devon: A Buyer's Guide

Thinking of a golf club wedding venue in Devon? Our friendly guide covers views, capacity, catering, parking and the key questions to ask before booking.

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Golden-hour light across a fairway at Exminster Golf Centre
Guides

Beginner's Guide to Golf: Your First Round Made Easy

A friendly beginner's guide to golf: etiquette, basic rules, pace of play, kit and how pay & play works — so your first round at Exminster feels easy.

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