JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - Feb 2009

New Handicapping System On Way

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:13:00 GMT

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.

A Close Thing For Amateur Classic

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:11:00 GMT

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.

John's A Charity Champ

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:10:00 GMT

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

Members Club Together

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:08:00 GMT

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.

New Backers For Graeme

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:07:00 GMT

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.

Ellie's Hard Work Award

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:06:00 GMT

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.

James Aims For The Top

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:05:00 GMT

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

Angela At The Helm

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:03:00 GMT

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.

Diary Of A Golf Club - A year at Close House

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:59:00 GMT

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 ...

Half Price For Heroes

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:58:00 GMT

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.

Youngsters Taste Golf

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:52:00 GMT

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.

On The Road To Success

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:48:00 GMT

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.

Can Eaglescliffe Complete Triple?

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:42:00 GMT

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?

Huge Plans For Burgham

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:40:00 GMT

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.

Youngsters Take Up Golf Scholarships

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:38:00 GMT

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.

Phipps Opens At Wallsend

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:35:00 GMT

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

Parklands Go Hi-tech

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:33:00 GMT

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.

Air Ambulance Gets Big Lift

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:31:00 GMT

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.

Graeme Eyes Seniors

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:29:00 GMT

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

A Haunting Gem

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:25:00 GMT

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.