JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - Dec 2007

Andrew's Just World Class!

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:35:00 GMT

North East golf professional Andrew Nicholson has established himself as one of the most renowned teachers and technical experts in world golf.

Garrick Makes England Squad

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:32:00 GMT

Rising Northumberland star Garrick Porteous has been named in the 19-man England National Junior Squads for 2008. Garrick, a member at both Bamburgh and the Northumberland golf clubs, takes his place among the 11 boys in the Under-18 age group.

The Graeme Storm Column

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:31:00 GMT

It's been a great year for me. Winning the French Open title has certainly changed my life - and it's helped me prove to myself that I can compete against the best players in the world.

Craig Soldiers On With GNE

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:28:00 GMT

Golf North East is helping to bring the feeling of home to one British serviceman in the middle east. Sgt Craig Newton of the Coldstream Guards is from Newcastle but is currently serving in war-torn Afghanistan.

Duo Score Big Success

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:26:00 GMT

North East golf duo Andrew Richardson and Mike Greener have scored a major success in one of the most popular events in the world game.

Gary's A Real Record Breaker

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:24:00 GMT

North Yorkshire golfer Gary Catt has scored a remarkable club first by winning the Richmond Golf Club championship for the tenth time. Gary, who is from Richmond, first won the men's championship at his home town club in 1983 and has been a regular name on the trophy ever since.

Club Tackles Social Problems

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:22:00 GMT

A North East golf club has taken an imaginative and unique step to tackle the problems it was facing with largescale disorder and damage. Ravensworth Golf Club in Gateshead had been experiencing trouble with graffiti as well as damage to parts of the course.

Top Marks For Charity Champions

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:20:00 GMT

The 10th Printers (Coast) Ltd. Golf Day, held at Seahouses Golf Club in Northumberland, was another great day to remember!

New Clubhouse For Ingleby

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:12:00 GMT

The latest phase of the development of Ingleby Barwick Golf Club is underway. The foundations have just gone in for the state-of-the-art clubhouse at the Tees Valley course, which is just celebrating its second anniversary.

Jon's Eyes On Foreign Jaunts

JournalLive — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:10:00 GMT

Tees Valley golf professional Jon Lupton can look forward to playing trips to America and Australia. The 28-year-old assistant pro from Middlesbrough Brass Castle scored his biggest win in several years when he landed the £5,000 first prize at the Powerade PGA Assistants Championship.

Seniors Triumph

JournalLive — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:46:00 GMT

The Northumberland County Seniors Ladies have ended their 2007 season in triumph by winning the Richardson Trophy.

Young Guns Shoot For Top

JournalLive — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:44:00 GMT

The 2007 season started with new players having the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the Northern Counties league.

Duo Hit The Jackpot!

JournalLive — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:41:00 GMT

Young Jack Hermaston has had a super year and the icing on the cake has to be his selection for the HSBC Wee Wonders World Team Junior Championships being staged at Pinehurst in North Carolina next July.

Inner-city Golf

JournalLive — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:26:00 GMT

Golf roots is a dynamic initiative run by the Golf Foundation to bring golf to inner city children. Newcastle is one of just seven cities selected to run the Golf Roots project throughout 2007 - the other cities being Manchester, London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Nottingham.

Leafy Gem

JournalLive — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:22:00 GMT

Hidden away in the leafy suburbs of Gosforth, just three miles north of Newcastle city centre, Gosforth Golf Club or the Bridle Path as many know it, is one of our region's real hidden gems.

Find That Perfect Gift

JournalLive — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:20:00 GMT

That time of the year is upon us once again, yes Christmas - and for some of us it can only mean one thing, what to buy the person who has nearly everything.

What A Week!

JournalLive — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:17:00 GMT

The organisers had to pull out all the stops for the second year in a row to ensure the sixth annual Golf North East and 1st Tee Golfing Holidays Invitational Tournament went ahead as planned on Spain's Costa de la Luz.

Tour Heartbreak For NE Players

JournalLive — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:14:00 GMT

There was heartbreak for the two North East professionals bidding for the golf big-time at the European Tour Qualifying School.

John Aims To Join The Elite

JournalLive — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:12:00 GMT

John Harrison has targeted the European Seniors Tour in three year's time. The Matfen Hall head professional has established a reputation over the last few years as a fine coach and lists European Tour player Kenneth Ferrie among his success stories.

Rothbury Power To Stunning Triumph

JournalLive — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:07:00 GMT

Rothbury Golf Club has held what is believed to be the first open event for Power Play Golf in Northumberland. Some 22 ladies, 18 juniors and 10 men played the new nine-hole format course where risk and reward plays a huge part of the game.