JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - Sept 2007

Ellie Scores Biggest Win

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Darlington's Ellie Givens has proved that her ambition to be a top women's professional golfer is certainly within reach after she won the England Girls Championship.

Golfers Make A Difference

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:59:00 GMT

Golfers turned out in force to ensure a regional charity event proved a big hit. Twelve teams contested the fourth annual Making a Difference Golf Challenge at Teesside Golf Club - the event having to be rescheduled after the original date was washed out.

Jodi Powers To National Women's Title

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:58:00 GMT

Catterick's England international Jodi Ewart claimed her first national title when she won the English Strokeplay Championship by two shots at Silloth-on-Solway in Cumbria.

Garrick Does Well At Carris

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:56:00 GMT

The North East region was well served at the English Boys Stroke Play Championship with no less than five of our best young lads taking part.

Family Are Real Rock For Chris

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:54:00 GMT

With brother Andrew holding his breath and mum Joan looking anxiously on, young Chris Paisley holed a tricky three-footer to become the first amateur to win the prestigious Rock Tournament at Matfen Hall.

Festival Proves Another Big Hit

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:53:00 GMT

Blyth Golf Club have held their second Blyth Festival of Golf following on from the success of last year's initiative.

Clubs Offered A Whole New Angle

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:52:00 GMT

Golf clubs in the North East can be seen from a whole new angle thanks to a local company specialising in the latest photographic equipment.

Robert Making Big Strides

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:51:00 GMT

Warkworth's Robert Balmbra is another of Northumberland's promising juniors who has joined the senior ranks and won his club's men's championship at his first attempt.

Mount Oswald Not Closing, Says Director

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:49:00 GMT

Golf club director Nigel Galvin has moved to allay fears his course is about to close, promising it will be open for business until at least 2009.

City Slickers

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:48:00 GMT

After a very exciting finish to the Newcastle and District League season, City of Newcastle came out on top. The lads scored 121 points to win the title for the first time in 41 years, pipping last year's champions Morpeth, who finished second, by just seven points.

Parklands Aiming For The Top

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:47:00 GMT

Under the management of Gary Shipley, Parklands Golf Club at High Gosforth Park is taking huge steps towards becoming one of the region's premier golfing facilities.

Boro Stars At Romanby

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:45:00 GMT

It's been a busy time at Romanby Golf Club in North Yorkshire over the summer months - despite the atrocious wet weather.

Juniors Are All Set For National Date

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:44:00 GMT

A team of four juniors from Beamish Park Golf Club have excelled themselves by qualifying to play in the EGU Junior Club Team Finals being staged at Spalding Golf Club in Lincolnshire later this year.

Sandy Makes It Day To Remember

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:42:00 GMT

Two-time Major winner Sandy Lyle returned to the region to give advice, instruction and encouragement to amateur golfers in the North East.

Never Forgotten

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:40:00 GMT

With spectacular views of the Northumberland coastline, a round at Seahouses is one you will not forget in a hurry - a breathtaking experience. Founded in 1913, the course was initially a nine-hole traditional links course and upgraded to 18 holes in 1976.

Derby Delight For Colourful Team

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:38:00 GMT

August rolled in and sparked excitement about our forthcoming derby match against our neighbours Durham.

It's A Flag Day For Girls

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:36:00 GMT

The Northumberland Ladies County Golf Association have been encouraging more young girls to take up the game.

Stephen Targets Junior Triumph

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:34:00 GMT

Stephen Johnstone from Linden Hall is another young golfer hoping to do well in the region's top junior tournament - the Golf North East Junior Champion of Champions.

Championship Quality

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:28:00 GMT

There are no easy par 4s, a number of intimidating drives and with accuracy a must - the course at Whitley Bay is one of the finest tests of golf in our region and a true championship golf course.

Charity Effort Hits Landmark

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:27:00 GMT

Lawyers from Newcastle law firm Samuel Phillips have reached the 18th green in their fundraising bid for local cancer charity the Daisy Appeal, which supports the Northern Centre for Cancer Treatment at Newcastle General Hospital.