JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - Feb 2008

Ferrie Bids For Us Glory

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:55:00 GMT

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

Maly Takes Over At Pga

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:54:00 GMT

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

Ladies Get Set For 2008

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:52:00 GMT

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.

The Graeme Storm Column

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:50:00 GMT

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.

Boys Make Progress

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:49:00 GMT

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.

Juniors In The Spotlight

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:48:00 GMT

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

Deb Enjoys Astonishing First Year

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:45:00 GMT

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.

Durham Duo Fly The Flag

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:43:00 GMT

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

Chance To Play Scotland's Best

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:40:00 GMT

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

All Systems Go At Cocken

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:39:00 GMT

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.

Juniors Take A Bow

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:29:00 GMT

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.

Greenkeepers Diary - Keeping The Course On Track

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:23:00 GMT

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.

Hexham Strikes Gold

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:17:00 GMT

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.

Match Play Pairs 2008

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:08:00 GMT

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.

Still Reporting Good News!

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:05:00 GMT

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.

Happy Birthday Alan

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:01:00 GMT

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.

Matthew's Winning Formula

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:49:00 GMT

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 awards

All Change At Norton

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:43:00 GMT

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.

All Go At Boldon

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:40:00 GMT

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.

Premier Links

JournalLive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:31:00 GMT

THE five leading links golf clubs in the South West of England have teamed up to form England's Atlantic Links.