Golf North East - Aug 2008 - Golf - Sport

Dave's Water Aid Aug 11 2008

Golf fanatic Dave Whiteley is in full swing to save lives in Africa and Asia. As tournament director, Dave organised a top-flight Pro-AM competition, and also took part in a 30-mile, dawn-till-dusk golf marathon.Read

Golfers Back Annual Event Aug 11 2008

Local golfers have helped boost the Evening Gazette's Making A Difference charity, which aims to raise much-needed funds for charitable groups and projects across the Tees Valley. The Making A Difference golf day was staged in the lovely parkland setting of Wilton Golf Club.Read

Charity Trio's Epic Round Aug 11 2008

Matfen Hall professionals John Harrison and Andrew Paisley along with Director of Golf Craig Parkinson have completed a unique coast-to-coast game of golf - and a North East charity will benefit considerably from their efforts.Read

Juniors Bid For Ne Crown Aug 11 2008

Theres still time to enter the region's most prestigious junior tournament. Golf North East launched the first ever Junior Champion of Champions event last year - and it proved such a massive success that we're running the event againRead

Adam's a real ace Aug 11 2008

Tees Valley youngster Adam O'Rourke may only have been playing golf for a couple of years - but he's already notched his second hole-in-one. Some golfers wait a lifetime for that elusive ace but 14-year-old Adam has now scored two in under a year.Read

Academy Launch Aug 11 2008

Longhirst Hall Golf Club has unveiled the latest addition to its growing golf complex. Local cricket stars Steven and Ben Harmison, attended the official opening of the new facility, run by new professional Wayne Tyrie, on July 22.Read

Work Hard, Play Hard Aug 11 2008

The North East Sports Academy (NESA) at Tyne Metropolitan College in Wallsend has introduced golf to the curriculum and school leavers now have the chance to get specialist coaching, support and development while gaining regular qualifications at the same time.Read

Mark Races Ahead Aug 11 2008

PGA Professional Mark Watkins is another valuable member of staff at Parklands Golf Club to be recognised by the club's owners Northern Racing - he has now been permanently employed as Head Teaching Professional.Read

Rob's On A Roll Aug 11 2008

Rising Tees Valley golf star Rob Dinwiddie secured his playing card for next season's European Tour with an eye-catching display at the high-profile Scottish Open.Read

League Showcase Aug 11 2008

There was some fine golf played at Romanby Golf Club in North Yorkshire when it hosted the Harrogate and District Union of Golf Clubs Bronze Division Team and Individual Championships. Romanby achieved some good resuls on the day, and they were:Read

Revamp For Grange Range Aug 11 2008

The driving range at Roseberry Grange has undergone a huge facelift in recent weeks. A mural has been painted by local artist Paul Richardson and his colleague Jack Ayre.Read

Health & Safety Issues Aug 11 2008

Health and safety is not everybody's favourite subject but in today's climate it is a necessary evil and if we do not make the correct decisions on our workforce.Read

Pilgrim's Progress Aug 11 2008

This Month, Top Pga Coach, Mike Pilgrim Of Ingleby Barwick Golf Academy Will Provide You With Some Helpful Tips On How To Improve Your Technique When Playing From Awkward Lies. This Month He Will Be Showing You How To Play The Uphill And Downhill Lie.Read

Full Steam Ahead At Oakleaf Aug 11 2008

Well-known North East professional Alan Hartley is really getting into his stride at the Oakleaf Golf Complex in Newton Aycliffe.Read

Kelly Proves System Works Aug 11 2008

Young Kelly McNulty is going from strength to strength at Tynemouth Golf Club. The schoolgirl is testament to the excellent coaching system that is at work in the region - from club to county and on to England level.Read

An Historic Links Aug 11 2008

There's a real sense of history at Cleveland Golf Club. This Teesside gem is not just the only links course in the whole of Yorkshire, it's also the oldest club in the entire white rose county and dates back to 1887.Read

Faye's Flying! Aug 11 2008

One of the region's top women golfers, Faye Sanderson, is absolutely flying this season. Faye, a member at Heworth GC on Tyneside, was playing in a Lady Captain's Day competition when she scored a gross 67 to knock an amazing two shots off her old course record.Read

Great Value In The Home Of Golf Aug 11 2008

In the last issue of Golf North East we featured the first part of an in-depth report on the First In Fife Golfpass. This time, we pick up where we left off, looking at each of the courses involved in this great value scheme.Read