https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/ Expert golf guides, local course round-ups and news from Exminster Golf Centre near Exeter. en-GB https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/golf-society-days-near-exeter/ https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/golf-society-days-near-exeter/ 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. Guides Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/best-golf-courses-near-exeter/ https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/best-golf-courses-near-exeter/ 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. Local Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/golf-and-the-exe-estuary/ https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/golf-and-the-exe-estuary/ Combine a round at Exminster Golf Centre with the Exe Estuary — RSPB marshes, birdwatching, the Exe Estuary Trail, Topsham and Powderham Castle. Local Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/best-pay-and-play-golf-courses-devon/ https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/best-pay-and-play-golf-courses-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. Local Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/golf-lessons-exeter-beginner-guide/ https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/golf-lessons-exeter-beginner-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. Coaching Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/driving-range-practice-tips/ https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/driving-range-practice-tips/ 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. Coaching Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/winter-golf-devon/ https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/winter-golf-devon/ 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. Guides Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/golf-membership-guide/ https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/golf-membership-guide/ A clear guide to golf membership types — full, flexi, seasonal and junior — plus WHS handicaps, real costs and how Exminster's memberships compare. Membership Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/golf-club-wedding-venue-devon/ https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/golf-club-wedding-venue-devon/ 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. Local Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/beginners-guide-to-golf/ https://exminstergolf.matthorner.co.uk/blog/beginners-guide-to-golf/ 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. Guides Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT