JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - April 2009

More Ladies Wanted At Hexham

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:44:00 GMT

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

Plans Get Go-ahead

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:42:00 GMT

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.

Hugh Is New Man At The Top

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:46:00 GMT

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.

Top Chef Joins Wynyard

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:42:00 GMT

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

A Towering Success

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:37:00 GMT

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.

Last Chance For Gents Pairs Entries

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:34:00 GMT

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.

£7.5m Investment For Close House

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT

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.

All Systems Go At Woodham

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:27:00 GMT

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.

Sign Up And Spread Sunshine

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:26:00 GMT

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.

Ladies Turn On The Style

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:24:00 GMT

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.

Vintage Tyneside

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:13:00 GMT

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.

Classic Times At Carnoustie

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:11:00 GMT

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.

Cardrona Offers Perfect Break

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:05:00 GMT

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.

New Kid On Block

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:59:00 GMT

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

Golf Day Teed Up To Back Sir Bobby

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:53:00 GMT

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.