JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - Sept 2009

Richard Is A Putting Genius

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT

Richard Robson-Crosby has produced a putting display many a Tour professional would die for to win the Merchants' Cup and the title of 2009 St Andrew's Boys Open Champion.

Tom's A Star Turn

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:55:00 GMT

A golf professional who has tutored some of Hollywood's biggest stars has been named as the new head pro at the region's newest golf course.

Big Honour For Anthony

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:53:00 GMT

Tees Valley golf stalwart Anthony Abraham, a past president of Yorkshire, has accepted the nomination to become President Elect of the English Golf Union for the year 2010 with a view to becoming President in 2011.

Walker Cup Honour For Rising Star

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:51:00 GMT

Chris Paisley has become the first Northumberland golfer to be selected for Great Britain & Ireland's Walker Cup squad since Prudhoe's David Curry 22 years ago.

Jonathan Putts On A Show

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:49:00 GMT

Jonathan Lupton really found the groove as he captured the 2009 PGA North East North West Championship, played at Ramside Hall.

The Graeme Strong Column - Going Strong

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:48:00 GMT

Things have been going quite well for me of late and I've managed to record a few good finishes. I was delighted to finish fourth at the Moravia Silesia Open following four fairly consistent rounds of 68, 68, 70 and 72.

Lee Sets Out To Make His Mark

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:46:00 GMT

New Crook Golf Club professional Lee Findley is delighted to be back in his native North East after spending 13 years in Germany. The 37-year-old from Durham City recently took up his new role at Crook and is intent on building a strong reputation as a coach.

Jonathan Greenwood - The Long Drivers Are Coming!

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:43:00 GMT

August was a great month for us here at Close House but September is promising to be even better. Three major exciting events are scheduled to be held here - our NE & NW PGA Pro Am, the Golf North East Amateur Classic and of course the TSG European Long Drive Championship.

Wynyard On A High

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:41:00 GMT

New membership applications are soaring at Wynyard Golf Club in the Tees Valley. Annual membership for individual, youth and corporate players runs from August 2009 through to July 2010 with a waiting list applying from the end of September.

Grace And Kelly Fly The Flag

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:40:00 GMT

Northumberland girls Grace Anderson and Kelly McNulty have done the region proud at the historic Scottish Boys and Girls Under-14 Open Amateur Stroke Play Championships. Staged at Largs Golf Club on the north Ayrshire coast, the two girls performed admirably.

What Happened To Craig?

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:39:00 GMT

In the August issue of Golf North East, we reported that Joe Fraser was thought to have become the first Ravensworth member to hold both the senior and junior club championship. But it turns out that he was beaten to the honour by Craig Kilgour.

Great Start For Tynemet

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:35:00 GMT

Teenage hopefuls are being urged to take full advantage of the unique player pathways available to emerging stars on Tyneside following a successful first year for one of the region's leading golf programmes.

Trio Put Morpeth On The Map

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:34:00 GMT

Morpeth Golf Club players Sandy Twynholm, Craig Penny and Mark Penny have been flying the flag for their club in some style this summer.

Magnificent Morpeth

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:32:00 GMT

Without doubt the County of Northumberland can lay claim to possessing some truly inspiring and varied golf courses.

Lancs Just Too Hot For Us

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:31:00 GMT

The Northumberland team travelled to Clitheroe in Lancashire to meet the side that has been our nemesis in the league for the last few years. Our games against the very strong county of Lancashire are always very tight.

Faye Leads England To Win

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:30:00 GMT

North East golfer Faye Sanderson has led the England girls' team to victory in the Home Internationals. England swept to victory in the annual competition when they beat Ireland 6-2 at Fairhaven in Lancashire.

Fitting Tribute To Mark's Memory

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:28:00 GMT

Little more than 18 months after the death of 20-year old Mark Ryder, a special youth tournament was organised and many years on it remains a unique golfing event dedicated to his memory.

A Knight's Tale

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:26:00 GMT

Sir Nick Faldo, who has just completed his first tournament as a golfing knight at the British Seniors Open Championship at Sunningdale, has a long association with the North East.

A Parkland Stunner

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:23:00 GMT

Some courses just take the breath away. You only have to stand on the new first tee at Wetherby Golf Club, a lush 18-hole North Yorkshire parkland course that hugs the banks of the River Wharfe, to feel a giddy sense of elation.

Three Days Of Top Golf

JournalLive — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:21:00 GMT

Golfers from far and wide gathered in Northumberland for a three-day tournament played in the 'four ball better ball' format over the Alnwick, Bellingham and Rothbury courses.