JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - Nov 2009

National Win For Alan

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:11:00 GMT

CROOK Golf Club captain Alan Brack has lifted a major national title. I'm gobsmacked", was Alan's reaction to being declared the winner of the English Golf Captains Final over the impressive Forest Pines Golf and Country Club Hotel in North Lincolnshire.

Hat-trick For The City

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:09:00 GMT

CITY of Newcastle Golf Club has had yet another great season and following on from winning the Newcastle and District League, they have won the highly prized Dixon Cup - their third victory in a row.

Durham Search For Talent

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:06:00 GMT

THE Durham Golf Partnership (DGP) is launching an initiative to develop a countywide coaching programme aimed at identifying and encouraging talented junior golfers. Funds have been provided to support this initiative through the England Golf Partnership.

Will Earns Us Trip

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:05:00 GMT

NORTH EAST youngster Will Skipp can look forward to a dream trip to play at one of the world's great golf courses after excelling himself in the annual HSBC Wee Wonders tournament.

A Huge Thank You To Gordon

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:02:00 GMT

IN the October edition of Golf North East, we reported on little Robbie Jones who is now recovering from a near fatal disease and although the years ahead are going to be difficult, Ramside's Gordon Dance is Robbie's 'Knight in Shining Armour'.

Steve Bowls Them Over

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

ENGLAND Cricket legend Steve Harmison has held his Inaugural charity golf day at Longhirst Golf club near Morpeth. Nineteen teams braved the rain in the shotgun start in aid of the Bubble Foundation, a children's charity based at Newcastle General Hospital.

Garden Party At Arcot Hall

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:59:00 GMT

THE Duchess of Northumberland, famous for creating the new garden at Alnwick Castle, has officially opened another garden. But the latest patch of greenery isn't an extension to her award-winning garden in Alnwick.

Third Time Lucky!

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:58:00 GMT

SEAHAM Golf Club has had a long time to wait but their team turned on the style to win the Clark Cup for the first time in their history. Having won through to the final on two previous occasions, Seaham were defeated both times by Bishop Auckland.

The Graeme Storm Column

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:56:00 GMT

IT"S been a disappointing couple of weeks for me with two missed cuts - but overall I'm still very happy with the way things have gone this season. I set various targets at the beginning of the year and while I have missed a few, I have made others.

Sowing The Seeds Of A Great Future

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT

WHAT a difference a year can make; this time last year we like many other courses were recovering from the worst rain and floods seen in years.

Sharpley Heralds In A New Dawn

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMT

AFTER much anticipation from North East players, the fast rolling immaculate greens at the newly Sharpley golf course near Seaham are open.

Juniors Tee Up For Success

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:42:00 GMT

WHAT a year it has been for the junior section at Beamish Park Golf Club in County Durham.

Whitburn Sailing High

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:41:00 GMT

WHITBURN Golf Club's men's team have made it through to a major national final and can now look forward to a super trip to Spain.

Big Plans At Oakleaf

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:35:00 GMT

WELL Known North East professional Neil Whinham has big plans for his new venture at the Oakleaf Golf Complex in Newton Aycliffe. Whinham is head pro at Whitburn but has just taken on the running of the 18-hole parkland course at Oakleaf together with its driving range and shop.

More Glory For Bell

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:32:00 GMT

TEES Valley golf professional Graeme Bell has enjoyed a fantastic last few months of the season to win the NE/NW PGA order of merit.

From The Ashes ...

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:29:00 GMT

THE phoenix is a beautiful mythical sacred firebird when near to the end of its life-cycle builds a nest of myrrh twigs then ignites - as the nest and bird are reduced to ashes, a new young phoenix is reborn to live again.

Winning Pairs Off To Sun

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:27:00 GMT

THE Golf North East Match Play Pairs champions both Gents and Mixed are now looking forward to a week's competitive golf in sunny Portugal. Following a record entry, the 2009 Gents competition attracted 187 teams from clubs all over the North East region.

Top Honour For Hunley

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:25:00 GMT

THE cream of England's young golfing talent has been on show at Hunley Hall in North Yorkshire. The cliff-top course at Brotton near Saltburn has just staged the prestigious England v Ireland Under-16 boys international.

A Golfing Eden

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT

CASTLE EDEN Golf Club has long been renowned as one of County Durham's most scenic and challenging courses.

Big Change At Blyth

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:19:00 GMT

BLYTH Golf Club has formed a business relationship with Philips Golf Discount to supply stock its golf shop. Following discussions with a number of possible partners, the directors chose Philips Golf Discount.