Exeter Golf Club is a classic countryside layout – straightforward, scenic, and honest. Set just outside London, it’s a public 18-hole course that rewards accuracy and a steady short game.
The front nine plays flatter and more open; the back nine introduces elevation, tighter fairways, and more thoughtful approaches. Water sneaks into play on a few holes, but never feels unfair. Greens are well-kept and true, offering a fair test for every level of golfer.
Locals love it for the simplicity – no frills, no pretension, just solid golf and good value. The staff keep things moving, the atmosphere is friendly, and it’s one of those courses that works equally well for league play or a casual solo round.
Exeter Golf Club is small-town golf done right – welcoming, walkable, and always a pleasant surprise for first-timers.
By Bud Key, Mid-Atlantic Director – TeeTime Golf Pass
Ben Hogan, revered by many as the most technically perfect ball-striker in history, is famously attributed with the quote: “Golf is not a matter of life or death, it’s more important than that.” This sentiment perfectly captures the deep passion and significance the sport holds for so many of us.
In the fall of 2023, I struggled through a round of 18 holes at my favorite local course. For several months, I
