Golf North East - Feb 2009

New Handicapping System On Way Feb 18 2009

The English Golf Union (EGU) and English Women's Golf Association (EWGA) are to launch a system of handicapping that will identify the competitive nature of all those golfers in England with a CONGU handicap.Read

A Close Thing For Amateur Classic Feb 18 2009

The Golf North East Gents Amateur Classic is now into its sixth year and we are pleased to announce that Close House is to take over as the official sponsor of the competition and will be hosting the final on Thursday, September 3, 2009.Read

John's A Charity Champ Feb 18 2009

Tees Valley golfer John Curr has enjoyed the golfing experience of a lifetime - and raised vital cash for charity in the process.Read

Members Club Together Feb 18 2009

The members of Bedlingtonshire Golf Club have started the New Year in fine style - by buying their own club from the local council. The club's 842 members officially became the owners on January 1 when the £500,000 sale was completed with Wansbeck District Council.Read

New Backers For Graeme Feb 18 2009

Hartlepool-based golfer Graeme Storm has been inundated with support from businesses and organisations across the United Kingdom following another fantastic performance on the 2008 European Tour.Read

Ellie's Hard Work Award Feb 18 2009

County Durham's Ellie Givens is a success on the golf course and at her studies - and her dual skills have won her an award from the English Women's Golf Association. Ellie, who is aged 19, plays at Blackwell Grange in Darlington but is currently on a golfing scholarship to the US.Read

James Aims For The Top Feb 18 2009

Sixteen-year-old James Morrison from George Washington Golf Club is another talented North East teenager aiming for a successful golfing career.Read

Angela At The Helm Feb 18 2009

Angela Rumney has taken over as the new captain of the Northumberland Ladies County Golf Association, following the annual general meeting at the Brandling House in Newcastle's Gosforth Park.Read

Diary Of A Golf Club - A year at Close House Feb 18 2009

Over the last year our Course Manager Brian Clark has given readers an insight into the monthly tasks that green keepers perform throughout the year at a golf club. Although every golf club has different structures and goals we thought people might be interested to hear what is involved in the running of all areas of a golf club over a year for a proprietary club like ours. This year's articles will be written from the points of view of the Golf Manager, Green keeper and Professional, and we start this issue with Golf Manager John Glendinning describing what happens in January ...Read

Half Price For Heroes Feb 18 2009

Goswick Golf Club at Berwick upon Tweed has come up with a novel plan to pay tribute to and honour the men and women of Britain's armed services. The club, one of the most northerly in England, has introduced a special half price fee for current armed services personnel.Read

Youngsters Taste Golf Feb 18 2009

It's great to see that a national initiative to get more youngsters from urban areas taking up golf is doing so well. Golf Roots 2008 was the largest ever UK programme to introduce kids from inner city areas to our great game - including a good number from the North East.Read

On The Road To Success Feb 18 2009

Just yards from the A19, Billingham Golf Club has always been on the road to success. Opened in 1969, this Frank Pennick-designed parkland course is regarded as one of the Tees Valley's finest.Read

Can Eaglescliffe Complete Triple? Feb 18 2009

With the 2009 season fast approaching, the question being asked is who will put a halt to Guy Henderson and Neil Sanderson's unbeatable run in our Gents Match Play Pairs competition?Read

Huge Plans For Burgham Feb 18 2009

Having transformed Burgham Park into a first class golfing experience, owners William Kiely and John Fallon are planning for the future with a massive investment programme that will provide much needed accommodation and more importantly, work for local people.Read

Youngsters Take Up Golf Scholarships Feb 18 2009

The introduction of golf at the North East Sports Academy (NESA) at Tyne Metropolitan College in Wallsend has been worth waiting for - with 12 students enrolling on golf scholarship courses.Read

Phipps Opens At Wallsend Feb 18 2009

Following a complete overhaul of the premises, Phipps Golf has now opened at Centurion Park - the home of Wallsend Golf Club.Read

Parklands Go Hi-tech Feb 18 2009

Parklands Golf Club has taken the initiative and will be installing FlightScope, the very latest technology in 3D ball tracking and sport information at their Golf Academy later this year.Read

Air Ambulance Gets Big Lift Feb 18 2009

The Durham County Ladies' captain, Doris Cole, has handed over a large sum to the Great North Air Ambulance at the Durham County Ladies' Golf Association annual general meeting at Durham Girls' High School.Read

Graeme Eyes Seniors Feb 18 2009

Tees Valley golf professional Graeme Bell is eying the European Senior Tour after enjoying one of his best seasons ever - despite the weather! Read

A Haunting Gem Feb 18 2009

Founded in 1900, the links at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club - with its unrivalled views of Embleton Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle's ghostly ruins - is still a gem that continues to taunt golfers as it has for over a century.Read