Golf North East - Feb 2008 - Golf - Sport

Ferrie Bids For Us Glory Feb 06 2008

KEN Ferrie is planning a major assault on the US tour after winning his card in some style in Florida.Read

Maly Takes Over At Pga Feb 06 2008

GRAHAM Maly will need few introductions as he takes over as PGA North Region secretary.Read

Ladies Get Set For 2008 Feb 06 2008

THE Northumberland Ladies County Golf Association have been reflecting on a highly successful 2007 at their annual meeting at The Brandling, Gosforth Park - and getting set for the new season.Read

The Graeme Storm Column Feb 06 2008

I'M just back to competitive golf again after a lay-off of more than two months. I had planned to take some time off over the start of the winter and then the Christmas and New Year period, but I was pretty ill in November and much of December with a mixture of tonsillitis and a recurrence of glandular fever.Read

Boys Make Progress Feb 06 2008

YOUNG golfing hopefuls Jimmy Brown and Lewis Wharton are starting to deliver on the promise we first reported on in Golf North East almost five years ago.Read

Juniors In The Spotlight Feb 06 2008

LONGHIRST Hall Golf Club are working on many fronts to ensure the future of golf remains bright for the region's youngsters.Read

Deb Enjoys Astonishing First Year Feb 06 2008

A GOLF club stewardess, who started playing golf only 12 months ago, has won 10 trophies in her first season at the Alnmouth Village Golf Club in Northumberland.Read

Durham Duo Fly The Flag Feb 06 2008

COUNTY Durham duo Del Brady and Barbara Inman produced a stunning display in a top international event.Read

Chance To Play Scotland's Best Feb 06 2008

THERE'S a great way to play some of the most famous golf courses in the world.Read

All Systems Go At Cocken Feb 06 2008

IT'S all systems go at a County Durham golf complex. After taking on its first full-time professional in Julie Welch earlier last year, Cocken Lodge Golf Club has just invested in a new state-of-the-art driving range.Read

Juniors Take A Bow Feb 06 2008

PONTELAND Golf Club have capped a fine 2007 with Alan Shearer doing the honours at the annual presentation. Ponteland Juniors enjoyed another very succesful year and were league champions in 2007.Read

Greenkeepers Diary - Keeping The Course On Track Feb 06 2008

WE start 2008 with a brand new feature - the Greenkeeper's Diary with Close Gouse Golf Club's Steve Cram - same name, but not the former world champion athlete.Read

Hexham Strikes Gold Feb 06 2008

Nestling in the heart of the Tyne Valley, Hexham is one of our region's outstanding golf clubs and is now recognised as one of the best golfing venues in the UK and Ireland.Read

Match Play Pairs 2008 Feb 06 2008

The 2008 season is nearly upon us and yes, it's time to get your entries sent in for the Golf North East's Match Play Pairs Classic tournaments.Read

Still Reporting Good News! Feb 06 2008

THE world has changed in all sorts of ways since the first issue of Golf North East. We've seen the Twin Towers disaster in New York, the ensuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the devastating tsunami in the Far East, Hurricane Katrina, last summer's floods in England and the end of Tony Blair's reign as prime minister.Read

Happy Birthday Alan Feb 06 2008

With this month's magazine being our 75th edition, we have asked North East golf clubs to identify any of their members who will be celebrating their 75th birthday this month.Read

Matthew's Winning Formula Feb 06 2008

Tynesides junior Matthew Walker is set for a bright future in golf. The 16-year-old, who took up the sport at the age of 12, played some stunning golf last season, resulting in two major awardsRead

All Change At Norton Feb 06 2008

IT'S full steam ahead at Norton Golf Club after a period of sweeping changes. The Tees Valley course, situated behind what was Harpers Garden Centre, has a new entrance, a new club building and a new lay-out.Read

All Go At Boldon Feb 06 2008

BOLDON Golf Club is gearing up for its fast approaching centenary. The club, founded 1912, is located just outside Sunderland and only eight miles from Newcastle.Read