KEY FEATURES
The University of Exeter Golf performance programme supports student-athletes to continue their development towards the elite game, with bespoke high-performance facilities. These athletes will be given access to all Performance Programme Services, along with:
- BUCS knockout cup fixtures in the National Trophy
- Weekly BUCS matches with the 1st team playing in BUCS Premier South
- Opportunity to play in BUCS and R&A Student Tour events
- Internal order of merit and club knockout
- Specialist coaching and technical development delivered at the Sports Park and the Vic Ambler Golf Centre (short game practice area) and in our Trackman Golf Studio
- Long game, short game and putting skills sessions – x 1 week
- Individual, periodised strength & conditioning program – x 2 per week
- Functional movement and prehabilitation conditioning – x 1 per week
- Bespoke psychological & mindfulness training – x 1 per week
- Access to additional physiotherapy when required
- Comprehensive statistical analysis via the UpGame app
- Bespoke performance plans based on statistical analysis
- Full winter training programme and winter training camp (venue dependent on travel restrictions)
- Opportunity to apply for R&A bursary
HEAD COACH Harry Scott
Harry is the current Head Coach for the Czech Golf Federation and rejoined the University in November. During his previous time as Head Coach here at Exeter, Harry coached Exeter to win three consecutive BUCS Premier League titles between 2018 and 2020.
Harry is a PGA Advanced Coach and UKCC Level 3, as well as a Consultant Tutor for Coaching on the Foundation degree for the PGA. Previous to his time at Exeter, Harry held coaching roles at St Andrews Links and spent five years as U18s regional coach for England Golf.
Harry led the Czech team to their first top 10s in both Men and Women's World Team Championships (Eisenhower 2023 and Espirito Santo Trophy 2022), first Flight A in European Team Championships 2021 and 2023 and runner up in European Nations Cup 2021. As well as this, Harry coaches players on the Ladies European Tour and Challenge Tour.
Our Golf first team are current BUCS Premier League champions for the 2023/24 season, with Exeter still placing as the top university Golf Programme (based on BUCS points).
Email: H.G.Scott2@exeter.ac.uk
The University of Exeter Sports Scholarship Scheme is one of the most prestigious in the UK, providing a comprehensive programme of support and financial benefits for exceptionally talented student athletes. Scholarships are awarded annually to those who show evidence of competing at international level and receive:
- Up to £3,000 financial support
- Strength and Conditioning
- A support package worth up to £3,500
- Athlete lifestyle support
- Individual sports mentoring
Scholarship applications are open from 31st October – 31st May each year. Sporting scholarships will be considered for athletes in receipt of an R&A scholarship.
Our Sports Scholarship and Bursary Application Form for 2025 Entry can be found here.
Contact: Sports Scholarships sportscholarships@exeter.ac.uk 01392 641313
FACILITIES
The golf programme here at Exeter has access to a variety of onsite and off-site bespoke performance facility. On campus, the programme has access to the Vic Ambler Short Game Training Centre and a 'Trackman Golf Studio' within the Sports Park facilities on Streatham campus, allowing athletes regular opportunity to access a golf specific venue. Furthermore, the programme benefits from access to the Performance Analysis Suite, a suite fully kitted out with the latest Performance Analysis equipment and software.
The team also has access to the Athlete Development Centre (ADC) each week, with a qualified UKSCA coach that designs and delivers a programme specifically for the golf team. Off-site, the programme has access to a number of Golf Clubs that play host to training and matches. Currently, the programme has access to Dawlish Warren Golf Club (18 holes), Trevose Golf and Country Club (36 holes) and East Devon Golf Club (18 holes).
STUDYING AT EXETER
The University of Exeter is renowned for its academic excellence, establishing itself in the top 1% of Universities worldwide (The Times World University Rankings) and placing 19th in The Complete University Guide UK rankings.
The University has four campuses, two in Cornwall with two in Exeter, closely located to the thriving commercial city centre and large St David’s train station. The University currently has around 23,000 students, of which almost 5,000 are international students. In total, the University hosts students from over 130 different countries making for a truly vibrant and inclusive academic community.
EMILY TOY
Whilst at the University of Exeter, Emily went from strength to strength on both the national and international tour. In her words:
“The Sports Scholarship Scheme has allowed me to improve my game, both technically and with coaching, but also physically with the high performance strength and conditioning sessions. I feel that the scheme this far, has allowed me to grow as a golfer and play a broader golfing schedule in which I would not be able to do, without the financial support of the University”. 2018 BUCS English and Welsh Champion 2019 R&A Women’s Amateur Champion 2019 represented England in European Nations Trophy and European Team Championship BSc Exercise and Sport Sciences (2016-2019)