Golf North East December 2008

Top North East Pro Joins Close House Dec 01 2008

CLOSE HOUSE Golf and Country Club has pulled off another coup in their quest to become the top golf resort in the region by securing the services of Jonathan Lupton as the club's teaching professional. Read

Junior Choice Dec 01 2008

JUNIOR golf at Eaglescliffe is booming. The Tees Valley club have a fine heritage in local golf and have produced many excellent golfers down the years.Read

Ganton Glory For Lewis Dec 01 2008

YOUNG North East golfer Lewis Chaytor has scored a sensational ace on one of the country's toughest courses. Read

Mark Returns To His Roots Dec 01 2008

After more than 12 years of dedicated service as the Golf Operations Manager at Slaley Hall, Mark Stancer has moved on to pastures new - as the Head Teaching Professional at the N1 Golf Centre on the outskirts of Morpeth. Read

Focus The Key For Graeme Dec 01 2008

TOP North East player Graeme Storm is aiming to reignite his golf after failing to meet his exacting standards in 2008. Read

Dream Job For Andy Dec 01 2008

ANDY Paisley has been appointed as club professional at Hexham Golf Club. Read

Teen David's Amazing Rise Dec 01 2008

YOUNG David Lloyd is a teenager with a real passion for golf. The 15-year-old member of Romanby Golf and Country Club near Northallerton in North Yorkshire has only been playing golf for two years but is already achieving the sort of success that most players can only dream about.Read

Greenkeeper's Diary Dec 01 2008

BRIAN CLARK of Close House Hotel and Golf Club continues his Greenkeeper's Diary column aimed at keeping GOLF NORTH EAST readers up-to-date with greenkeeping goings-onRead

More Success For Ingleby Dec 01 2008

A TEES VALLEY golf club has become the latest in the region to be awarded the prestigious GolfMark. Read

Seasonal Gift Ideas Dec 01 2008

ARE you struggling to decide on those special Christmas gifts for family and friends? Read

Tony's On A Mission Dec 01 2008

DINSDALE Spa's new secretary Tony Patterson is a man on a mission. Tony, aged 57, has big plans to make County Durham's most southerly club one of the best in the region.Read

Sean Turns Back The Clock Dec 01 2008

SEAN Richardson who has been trading as Phipps Golf for 27 years at Boldon Golf Club is to return to Centurion Park - the home of Wallsend Golf Club - after nearly three decades. Read

Wallsend Reborn Dec 01 2008

NEWCASTLE'S STR Enterprises has purchased Wallsend Golf Club, now renamed Centurion Park, from North Tyneside Council for an undisclosed sum as it looks to expand its portfolio beyond bars and hotels. Read

New Duo At Helm Dec 01 2008

BILLINGHAM Golf Club have made the bold move of appointing a club manager - and he's one of the best-know personalities in North East golf. Read

Another Fantastic Week Dec 01 2008

GOLF North East was well represented at the annual Algarve Invitational golf week - with double Gents Match Play Pairs champions Neil Sanderson and Guy Henderson along with Mixed champion Steve Slater flying the flag in tremendous style. Read

Weather Relents For Charity Day Dec 01 2008

FOLLOWING months of postponements, a golf charity day has finally been staged at Ponteland Golf Club in Northumberland. Read

Celebrations At George Washington Dec 01 2008

THE members at George Washington Golf Club are celebrating after their team earned promotion to the premiership of Durham County golf. Read

Teesside In Driving Seat Dec 01 2008

MEMBERS at a Tees Valley club are enjoying golf in comfort after the arrival of a new set of buggies.Read

What A Difference Dec 01 2008

HAVING successfully leased their course from Derwentside Council, the members at Hobson Golf Club are now reaping the rewardsRead

Pilgrim's Progress Dec 01 2008

This month, top P.G.A. coach, Mike Pilgrim of Ingleby Barwick Golf Academy will provide some helpful tips on how to hit the golf ball on different trajectories:- 1. Hitting the ball higher and 2. Hitting the ball lower.Read