Golf North East - June 2010

Southern comforts May 24 2010

AS the trend for “staycations” maintains its momentum with the recent airline strikes and volcanic ash issues, England’s Atlantic Links offers golfers and their families an ideal destination for a summer holiday at home in 2010.Read

Countdown to the Ryder Cup May 24 2010

THE Celtic Manor Wales Open steps up another level this year as Europe’s leading golfers get one last chance to prove themselves on the stage before the 2010 Ryder Cup.Read

Club house on the way for Close House May 24 2010

WORK has started on the second phase of the multi-million pound Close House golf and hotel development near Heddon-on-the-Wall in Northumberland.Read

Ladies set to reign in Spain May 24 2010

THE English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) is delighted to announce that the prestigious La Manga Club resort in Spain has become its official overseas resort partner.Read

Wiske away May 24 2010

IT’S difficult to believe that Romanby Golf and Country Club is little more than 17 years old. The Northall- erton-based course was the vision of Les Craven, whose family had farmed the land for more than 50 years.Read

The 2010 Golf North East Junior Champion of Champions May 24 2010

INCORPORATING Northumberland, Newcastle & District, County Durham & Wearside, Cleveland and the clubs on the North Yorkshire border, our Golf North East Junior Champion of Champions Tournament is the competition every club junior champion wants to win.Read

De Vere drives for big changes May 24 2010

SLALEY Hall has been named as an integral part of a bold plan by De Vere to change the face of golf membership.Read

Penny’s double tops table May 24 2010

MARK Penny shot to the top of the ZFL North East Masters table with a double whammy when he won the inaugural Keith Shivers Bowl at Heworth and followed up by winning the Seaton Salver at Seaton Carew.Read

Prepare for some Open warfare May 24 2010

THE 150th Open Championship promises to be one of the biggest – if not the biggest – event of the golfing year.Read

On the up at United May 24 2010

MUCH can be said about Newcastle United Golf Club but, most significantly, it was formed for the benefit of all and that same spirit of friendship and equality continues to this day.Read

Back on form with big win May 24 2010

ROB Dinwiddie has set himself a target of bouncing straight back onto the European Tour after a disappointing 2009.Read

Texas Scramble can be a real lifesaver May 24 2010

WITH stunning views of the Scottish Borders, Holy Island and Bamburgh Castle, Magdalene Fields is a real joy to play.Read

A star graduate May 24 2010

JODI EWART will sign off her Stateside university golf career at the climax of the American women’s college season – the NCAA Women’s Championships.Read

Golf fitness May 24 2010

THE seated workplace is now the most dominant worldwide. Making a good living pretty much requires having a sedentary job.Read

Golf and arts come together May 24 2010

STOCKTON golf week is a golf week with a difference. Not only does it provide players with an opportunity to play three top-class courses – Eaglescliffe, Teesside and Wynyard – in three days, it coincides with one of the largest performing arts festivals in Europe, the Stockton International Riverside Festival.Read

Durham put shirts on better days May 24 2010

IT would be a bit far-fetched to suggest that Durham County men’s team triumphed over derby rivals Northumberland in their opening Northern Counties League match because they were wearing new team kit.Read

On course for better future May 24 2010

ANEW golf service is being launched aimed primarily at helping golf clubs through their current economic difficulties.Read

On top of the world May 24 2010

ACKNOWLEDGED as one of the world’s most stylish ski resorts, St Moritz is now looking to make its mark as the most glamorous golf destination in Europe.Read