Golf North East - April 2009 - Golf - Sport

More Ladies Wanted At Hexham Apr 01 2009

Following last year's successful drive to recruit lady golfers, Hexham Golf Club is to repeat its three-month trial membership.Read

Plans Get Go-ahead Apr 01 2009

Another month and yet more exciting news for the development of the facilities here at Close House. Planning permission has now been granted for the new championship course and state-of-the-art practice academy.Read

Hugh Is New Man At The Top Apr 01 2009

Hugh Hillary has never been the sort to show great emotion, but he is finding it hard to disguise his excitement at the prospect of a vintage 2009.Read

Top Chef Joins Wynyard Apr 01 2009

A leading professional chef who has worked at top Michelin-starred restaurants has been appointed by Wynyard Golf Club.Read

A Towering Success Apr 01 2009

Nestling on the hills between Whitburn and South Shields next to Cleadon water tower, is one of the longest established clubs in the North East of England.Read

Last Chance For Gents Pairs Entries Apr 01 2009

With the 2009 season fast approaching, it's again time to find a partner and enter the Golf North East Gents Match Play Pairs competition.Read

£7.5m Investment For Close House Apr 01 2009

North East entrepreneur Graham Wylie has announced approval of plans for a £7.5 million development project at Close House Hotel and Golf Course - with work starting immediately on a state-of-the-art clubhouse, a new championship golf course and a golf academy.Read

All Systems Go At Woodham Apr 01 2009

There are big plans afoot to turn Woodham Golf Club into one of the region's premier stay and play locations. It's two years since the County Durham course was taken over by Washington Developments Ltd, which has now instigated a number of changes.Read

Sign Up And Spread Sunshine Apr 01 2009

North East golfers are being urged to sign up for this year's Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund Charity Day. But you'll have to be quick if you want to take part in one of the region's biggest and best golf team events.Read

Ladies Turn On The Style Apr 01 2009

New Houghton-le-Spring professional Graeme Robinson has started to ring the changes with a super stylish fashion show of the latest ladies golf gear.Read

Vintage Tyneside Apr 01 2009

Formed in 1879, Tyneside Golf Club is the oldest inland club in the North East of England and like any good wine; the course has matured into one of the finest in the region.Read

Classic Times At Carnoustie Apr 01 2009

Canny golfers from the North East know all about Carnoustie Country. Just 20 minutes from St Andrews across the Tay in Scotland's historic heartland of golf, the numerous courses on offer are the stuff of legend, playable in almost any weather, and steeped in the lore of the game.Read

Cardrona Offers Perfect Break Apr 01 2009

You don't have to go far into Scotland for a golfing experience that is so different from what you find in the North East.Read

New Kid On Block Apr 01 2009

Defying the recession, Turkey is building more and more new courses, some of them truly outstanding and with enormous potential.Read

Golf Day Teed Up To Back Sir Bobby Apr 01 2009

Nobody needs a reminder that just the mention of Sir Bobby Robson's name guarantees a warm response extending way beyond football, but the world of golf has provided one anyway.Read