JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - Aug 2009

Laura's golden age

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:59:00 GMT

RISING North East golfer Laura Harvey is enjoying a real golden period.

Jodi's ace display

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:58:00 GMT

LEADING England amateur Jodi Ewart produced an ace display alongside the professionals of the Ladies European Tour to tie for 10th place in the AIB Ladies Irish Open at Portmarnock Links.

Shearer's charity date

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:57:00 GMT

FOOTBALL legend Alan Shearer joined a host of North East stars at the annual Prince's Trust's golf tournament at Northumberland's Matfen Hall to raise cash for disadvantaged youngsters across the region.

A tribute to David

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:55:00 GMT

TO wife Jean, daughters Denice, Steph and stepdaughter Clare, Golf North East would like to take this opportunity to offer our deepest sympathy at the sudden loss of your husband and father David Atkinson.

Mini Tour gets underway

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:50:00 GMT

THE staff at Cocken Lodge had to pull out all the stops to prepare the course for the first County Durham Junior Mini Tour Golf Day following days of heavy rain.

Girls retain trophy

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:47:00 GMT

JUNIOR girl golfers in Northumberland have beaten their Durham counterparts to win the Connie Burton Shield at Wearside Golf Club.

Lucy's England call

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:45:00 GMT

NORTHUMBERLAND player Lucy Newton will take part in the European Seniors' Team Championship and the Seniors' Home Internationals Matches after being selected for England.

Silver service

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:34:00 GMT

CRAIG Linford has celebrated 25 years on the greens staff of Bedale Golf Club and is looking forward to the next 25 - or 24 if the retirement age is still 65 in the year 2033!

Water, water everywhere

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:30:00 GMT

GOLF Manager John Glendinning continues his column outlining what goes on behind-the-scenes at Close House.

Taking a swing for St Oswald's

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:29:00 GMT

GOLF enthusiasts are being invited to take part in a charity golf competition at Matfen Hall, Northumberland to help raise vital funds for St Oswald's Hospice.

The Graeme Storm Column

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:28:00 GMT

THE Open Championship proved a frustrating week for me on the golf course as I feel I played well enough to contend for the championship.

In memory of Forster

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:26:00 GMT

ONE of the most challenging short holes in North East golf, the 17th at Allendale, now has a memorial seat on the tee.

Joe's triple whammy

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:20:00 GMT

DEDICATION, commitment and temperament have all combined to give teenager Joe Fraser the perfect send-off to the United States.

Young guns on target

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:19:00 GMT

PRUDHOE Golf Club is continuing its tradition of developing top quality juniors and two of their young guns have secured both the Northumberland junior titles for the "Home of Champions".

Jessica's a wee wonder

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:17:00 GMT

LITTLE Jessica Hall played the round of her short life only to miss out on a dream trip to St Andrew's by only one shot.

Double joy for Foxton

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:08:00 GMT

THE junior section at Alnmouth Golf Club, Foxton is enjoying a double success.

Bridge gives it best shot

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:07:00 GMT

ANDREW Bridge isn't the first sportsman to be bitten by the golf bug and he won't be the last.

Andy makes his mark

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:04:00 GMT

HAVING been appointed as the PGA professional at Hexham Golf Club in November last year, Andy Paisley has proved to be an excellent choice for the Northumberland club.

An honour for Walter

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT

WALTER Wilson has recently been awarded honorary Life Membership of the National Golf Club Stewards Association (NGCSA).

Richie's new challenge

JournalLive — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT

THE new par 71 Sharpley Golf course near Seaham in County Durham proved too much of a lure for top green-keeper Richie Hood.