JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - Nov 2007

John leads the way

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:55:00 GMT

JOHN Harrison practised what he preached when he won the Automatic Retailing PGA North Region Championship at Burgham Park.

The Graeme Storm column

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:54:00 GMT

IT'S been an amazing few weeks really. First of all I was part of the Great Britain and Ireland team that retained the Seve Trophy against Continental Europe at The Heritage club in Ireland.

Craig's Matfen plan

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:52:00 GMT

MATFEN Hall is on course to becoming one of the region's finest golf destinations. The 27-hole complex, complete with some of the best training and coaching facilities anywhere, is under the control of director of golf Craig Parkinson and director of coaching John Harrison.

Historic win for Richmond

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:51:00 GMT

RICHMOND Golf Club have clinched their first major league success by winning the Teesside and District Union's Division One Championship. This is Richmond's second year in the top flight of the three-division league and winning the championship is a significant achievement, beating larger clubs within the Tees Valley area.

Bedlington get the green light

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:49:00 GMT

COUNCILLORS have approved the sale of a municipal-owned golf course to the members of Bedlington Golf Club. Wansbeck District Council have given the go-ahead for the sale of the course for £500,000.

Ladies score big success

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:46:00 GMT

A TEAM of four ladies from North Yorkshire are celebrating after capturing a big championship win. The ladies from Hunley Hall Golf Club near Saltburn competed against clubs from all over the Yorkshire area.

Seaham charity boost

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:44:00 GMT

SEAHAM Golf Club members have raised over £1,500 for Macmillan Nurses after staging a highly successful golf day. Over 150 people took part in the Partners Day tournament, which saw club members playing alongside novices to the sport.

A dream comes true

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:42:00 GMT

IT'S great to visit our local clubs and see juniors being coached by local professionals - but these are the minority, what about the majority - the kids who live in the cities where playing golf is only a dream?

Alan turns over a new leaf

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:41:00 GMT

ONE of the North East's most successful professionals is back at the helm of a golf complex after several years of semi-retirement.

What a season!

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:40:00 GMT

TWENTY one year old Phil Waugh has recently picked up his fourth course record at his home club at Hexham, shooting an incredible 63.

Golfers support Mencap

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:38:00 GMT

LOCAL golfers have rallied round to lend invaluable support to a worthwhile charity. Mencap North East believes that a partnership with local businesses in Newcastle would have a significant impact on the charity's work in the area.

Raising money for good causes

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:37:00 GMT

CONSETT Rotary Club's 4th annual golf day has proved to be the most successful yet with over £5,800 being raised.

Yorkshire duo's title joy

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:35:00 GMT

TEESSIDE duo Adam Best and Kim Crooks have helped Yorkshire reign supreme in county golf. Adam sank a putt on the final green to give the Tykes victory in the English County Championships.

Teams rally round

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:34:00 GMT

CORPORATE professionals from across the North East swapped their ties for tees to help raise £3,000 for a Stockton children's charity.

City reign supreme in North East

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:32:00 GMT

CITY of Newcastle Golf Club has had a great season and following on from winning the Newcastle and District League, they have now added the highly prized Dixon Cup to their trophy cabinet.

Double success in the US

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:31:00 GMT

CONSETT'S Anna Scott returned to the US college circuit with a top ten finish in the Napa River Cardinal Cup at Simpsonville, Kentucky.

A dramatic climax

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:30:00 GMT

The 2007 Golf North East Match Play Pairs Tournaments both recently reached a dramatic conclusion at Linden Hall Hotel Golf and Country Club and nobody could have predicted how close the final matches were going to be.

Trophy comes back north

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:25:00 GMT

A POPULAR golf tournament trophy has come back to the region after a year on the south coast. The Northumbria Golf Breaks Spanish Open Mixed Claret Jug Trophy returned to the North East after spending a year in Portsmouth.

John's big target

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:23:00 GMT

JOHN Howson is aiming to achieve a rare feat. The former Durham County player now lives and works in America and wants to play in next year's US Amateur Championship.

EGU backs global event

JournalLive — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:22:00 GMT

THE English Golf Union prides itself on giving amateurs the opportunity to reach new heights in the game and has announced an exciting new agreement with International Pairs - one of the largest tournaments for club golfers in the world.