JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - May 2009

Golf In The Sun

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:02:00 GMT

There is nothing better than preparing for the winter months than a week's holiday in the sun so why not come and join us in November for a week of competition golf, good prizes and more importantly, great fun!!

Top Award For Rebecca

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:01:00 GMT

Young County Durham player Rebecca Horner has scored another big win - by being named Sedgefield district's young sports personality of the year.

Big Boost For Morpeth

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Morpeth Golf Club has taken it's destiny into its own hands. The Northumberland club has announced that the purchase of the freehold for the course and building from Castle Morpeth Borough Council was completed on March 31st.

The Nicky Maddison Story Continues....

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:59:00 GMT

Our own Nicky Maddison has continued to storm the US and this brilliant teenager from the North East, has just won the Conference League Order of Merit - not bad for a lad from the City of Newcastle United Golf Club.

Volvo Drive In To Help Ladies

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:57:00 GMT

The English Women's Golf Association is delighted to announced that Volvo have become partners of the 2009 PING Women's Fourball Betterball Tournament of England.

College Golf For Jonathan

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:56:00 GMT

Gosforth's Jonathan Levey has signed a NJCAA National Letter of Intent to play golf for Frank Philips College (FPC) in the tough Western Junior College Athletic Conference League in the United States.

All Systems Are Go!

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:54:00 GMT

We have now officially started work on the new course - the grass has been killed off ready for the earthworks to start.

Sign Up For Classic

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:53:00 GMT

The 2009 season is now well underway and Spring has arrived - so we can all hopefully enjoy a warm and dry few months!

Golf In The Gallery

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:52:00 GMT

A golf putt across the England-Scotland border is among the humorous highlights of an art exhibition running in Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland.

Sam's A Real Ace

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:50:00 GMT

Tees Valley youngster Sam Donald has scored his first hole-in-one - at the tender age of 12! While many golfers wait a lifetime for their first ace - and some never achieve it at all - Sam has recorded one after just a couple of years of playing.

King Of The Castle

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:47:00 GMT

Barnard Castle Golf Club is one of the oldest in the North East - and it must be one of the most picturesque too. The County Durham club was founded in 1897 and celebrated its 110th anniversary, as well as its centenary at its current home, a couple of years back.

The Future's Bright At Parklands

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:43:00 GMT

The junior academy at Parklands Golf Club in central Newcastle is proving a soar-away success. With 165 juniors being taught each week, the initial idea of head teaching pro Mark Watkins to create a structured junior academy has exceeded all expectations.

Norton Invest In The Future

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:39:00 GMT

Things are really starting to take shape at Norton Golf Club in the Tees Valley.

A Challenging Pleasure

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:25:00 GMT

Set on beautiful, gently undulating parkland, Westerhope's golf course is an absolute pleasure to play - it is challenging without being intimidating.

Tynemouth Offers New Style Memberships

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:24:00 GMT

Golf clubs up and down the region are looking at their memberships and many are considering or have implemented initiatives to attract new members - and that's why Tynemouth Golf Club has taken stock and moved with the times.

A Mountain To Climb

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:16:00 GMT

Romanby Golf and Country Club is chipping in to help four students from the Himalayan expedition team at Northallerton College realise their goal.

Heritage And Hi-tech

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:14:00 GMT

Readers of Golf North East have bought more First in Fife golfpasses than anyone else since the Golfpass was launched in 2004, and here's a few reasons why

Wynyard Bucks Trend

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:13:00 GMT

Wynyard Golf Club in the Tees Valley is successfully bucking the trend for UK golf clubs after being singled out nationally as 'one of the few (golf) clubs doing well' during the recession.

It's Champion For Our Juniors

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:10:00 GMT

The Golf North East Junior Champion of Champions tournament is the competition every club junior champion wants to win.

Play The American Dream

JournalLive — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:10:00 GMT

America is a country of incredible golfing diversity - from the desertscapes of the south-west to the forested parkland lay-outs of the Appalachians to the stunning coastal gems of California and Florida. But one area really stands out for the variety and sheer number of quality courses it offers.