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The Journal Ladies Trophy gets new structure Feb 09 2012

THERE will be a lot new about The Journal Ladies Trophy this summer – a change in the rules, a different prize voucher system and a recently opened restaurant to dine in at Close House Hotel as part of the first prize.Read

Golf beginners given a free chance to play in North East Feb 02 2012

IN some sports, it’s never a problem where the next generation of players will take their first steps from. Families, neighbours, friends and school pals can set up their own games of football and cricket.Read

PGA Cup selection process set to be more even Jan 26 2012

THE 26th playing of the PGA Cup, supposed to be the club pros’ version of the Ryder Cup, will be on a more level playing field than usual at De Vere Slaley Hall in September of next year.Read

Jodi Ewart wins final-stage qualifying for 2012 Ladies European Tour Jan 20 2012

JODI Ewart became the first North East golfer – male or female – to hold tour cards for both the main European and American circuits at the same time.Read

North East women do region proud on 2012 Ladies European Tour qualifiers Jan 19 2012

WITH the North East having every chance of providing three players for the 2012 Ladies European Tour, John Harrison – the region’s leading coach – yesterday paid tribute to the sudden burst of women golfers from the area making their mark.Read

John Harrison to speak at Golfers Question Time roadshow Jan 19 2012

JOHN Harrison and another of his protegés, England Under-16 champion Jack Hermeston, will be among the panellists when the Golfers Question Time roadshow series is launched at the South Moor club in Stanley on Friday, February 17 following a trial run at Barnard Castle.Read

Birdie blitz ensures Jodi Ewart is top of the class Jan 18 2012

THE North East flag flew proudly in the fierce winds of La Manga as Jodi Ewart blew away the rest of the field with a six-under round of 67.Read

Russell Smith launches Lee Westwood Golf Academy at Close House Jan 17 2012

THE new director of golf at Close House, ex-Gleneagles boss Russell Smith, yesterday announced the launch of the Lee Westwood Golf Academy, the only one of its kind in the North East, Cumbria and Scotland.Read

Jodi Ewart is on course for Ladies European Tour Jan 17 2012

JODI Ewart leads a group of three golfers from the North East who are on track to qualify for this year’s Ladies European Tour after yesterday’s second round of final stage at La Manga.Read

De Vere Slaley Hall greenkeeper in crusade for North East golf Jan 12 2012

STEVE Cram, the De Vere Slaley Hall greenkeeper, yesterday used national recognition for the Hunting Course as a platform to launch a crusade for North East golf.Read

PGA North Region announce tour school requirement Jan 11 2012

A NEW move by the PGA North Region drew a cool response last night from Steve Harrison, the captain of the PGA North East, North West Region which covers Northumberland, Durham County and Cumbria.Read

Professional look to PGA's initiative Dec 29 2011

IS the golf professional at your club the greatest thing since sliced bread? Or do you wonder how he or she ever got the job?Read

McGregor Trophy event a real boost for South Moor Dec 22 2011

SOUTH Moor, which this year became the first North East golf club to host the McGregor Trophy in its 29-year history, yesterday revealed the financial success of the tournament.Read

Chris Paisley puts failure down to experience Dec 15 2011

CHRIS Paisley believes he did not necessarily take one step backwards when he missed the cut in the final stage of Q-School in Spain and insisted yesterday: “It is another part of my learning curve.”Read

Chris Paisley's Euro Tour hopes are ended Dec 14 2011

CHRIS Paisleys hopes of promotion from the Challenge Tour to the European Tour ended when he missed the cut in the final stage of Q-School at PGA Catalunya near Girona.Read

Chris Paisley and Robert Dinwiddie on course to claim Tour places Dec 12 2011

CHRIS Paisley and Robert Dinwiddie are handily placed to win their European Tour cards after the second round of the final stage of Q-School at the Spanish resort club of PGA Catalunya near Girona, writes TIM TAYLOR.Read

Chris Paisley and Robert Dinwiddie ready for Tour Q-School Dec 08 2011

CHRIS Paisley and Robert Dinwiddie will tee off in the final stage of European Tour Q-School on Saturday when the six-round slog starts in Spain at PGA Catalunya, near Girona.Read

Hole in one for father and son on the same day Dec 01 2011

GEORGE Harland, a 72-year-old golfer who has been playing the sport for only six years, has shared in a family feat which bookmakers Coral rank as a twenty million to one shot.Read

Storm flying but Dinwiddie dejected Nov 26 2011

IT WAS sweet and sour for the two Durham County players on the European Tour yesterday, writes TIM TAYLOR.Read

North East Masters goes under new management Nov 24 2011

THE North East Masters went under new management yesterday when it was announced the amateur series of 36-hole scratch opens will be run from the George Washington club – who will give the climax a twist.Read

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