JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - Dec 2008

Top North East Pro Joins Close House

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:21:00 GMT

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.

Junior Choice

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:20:00 GMT

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.

Ganton Glory For Lewis

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:19:00 GMT

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

Mark Returns To His Roots

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:18:00 GMT

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.

Focus The Key For Graeme

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:17:00 GMT

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

Dream Job For Andy

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:16:00 GMT

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

Teen David's Amazing Rise

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:15:00 GMT

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.

Greenkeeper's Diary

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:13:00 GMT

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-on

More Success For Ingleby

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:12:00 GMT

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

Seasonal Gift Ideas

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:11:00 GMT

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

Tony's On A Mission

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:09:00 GMT

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.

Sean Turns Back The Clock

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:07:00 GMT

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.

Wallsend Reborn

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:06:00 GMT

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.

New Duo At Helm

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:05:00 GMT

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.

Another Fantastic Week

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:03:00 GMT

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.

Weather Relents For Charity Day

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:02:00 GMT

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

Celebrations At George Washington

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:59:00 GMT

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

Teesside In Driving Seat

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:58:00 GMT

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

What A Difference

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:57:00 GMT

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

Pilgrim's Progress

JournalLive — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:55:00 GMT

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.