JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - June 2010

Southern comforts

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Countdown to the Ryder Cup

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Club house on the way for Close House

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Ladies set to reign in Spain

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Wiske away

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

The 2010 Golf North East Junior Champion of Champions

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

De Vere drives for big changes

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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

Penny’s double tops table

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Prepare for some Open warfare

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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

On the up at United

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Back on form with big win

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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

Texas Scramble can be a real lifesaver

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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

A star graduate

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Golf fitness

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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

Golf and arts come together

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Durham put shirts on better days

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

On course for better future

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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

On top of the world

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Chasing a record

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

PAULINE Dobson’s remarkable run in the Durham County Ladies Championship continued when she triumphed at Seaton Carew.

Viv explains mind games

JournalLive — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

CENTENARY club Dinsdale Spa experienced a real highlight with a visit from top woman golfer Viv Saunders.