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Golf can seem intimidating for first-timers, but it’s easier than it looks. With a few wardrobe essentials and basic gear, you’ll feel confident on the green from day one. Starting with the right basics helps you focus on learning the game rather than worrying about your kit. Once you have the essentials covered, you’ll find golf far more approachable than it first appears.

Invest in comfortable footwear

A comfortable, supportive pair of golf shoes makes a bigger difference than most beginners expect. Shoes with soft spikes or good traction will help you stay stable...

Exeter Racecourse launched its new season in fine style yesterday, with James Best riding a double and Devon’s most popular horse in training, Time To Bite, claiming the feature Download The PricedUp App Handicap Hurdle.

Trained by Chris Honour just a few miles away at Sigford, the ten-year-old recorded his sixth win of the year, though this one came as a pleasant surprise to his connections.

Honour’s wife, Becky, said: “We knew we were going to give him a break after today, so we thought we’d come to our local track, so all his syndicate could come along, hopefully win...

After a challenging start to the season, Exeter Racecourse is gearing up for a thrilling return on Tuesday, October 21, with the Pricedup Best Mate Novice Chase Day, celebrating one of jump racing’s most adored champions.

Best Mate, the revered champion who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup three years in a row (2002–2004), holds a unique connection with Exeter Racecourse. He began his legendary career over fences here on October 17, 2000, marking the 25th anniversary of that flawless chasing debut on Haldon Hill this year. Proving his class a year later on November 6, 2001, Best Mate...

As the PWR Cup semi-final approaches, Exeter Chiefs Women prepare to face a Saracens Women side strengthened by the return of Donna Rose. Rose, who has been absent from club rugby for over a year due to international duties and the recent 2025 Rugby World Cup, made a notable impact coming off the bench in the Saracens’ last outing. Her return brings valuable experience and depth to the Saracens’ squad, presenting a fresh challenge for Exeter Chiefs as they aim to defend their title.

The addition of such a high-calibre player is bound to influence the dynamics of this crucial...