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Slimmer Kenneth Ferrie is hungry for more

JournalLive — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

THE region’s leading golfer has shed over four stones in weight as he aims to build on the momentum generated by last year’s third European Tour win.

Experts to share their course skills

JournalLive — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A NORTH East golf academy has launched a ground-breaking coaching programme featuring the region’s leading golf experts.

Scottish bay brings golfing paradise

JournalLive — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ON the southern side of the Firth of Forth lies the golfing paradise of East Lothian.

Rockliffe Hall is bigger and better than ever

JournalLive — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DURHAM’S successful junior golf order of merit – the Race 2 Rockliffe – is back in 2012 and promises to be even bigger and better than last year.

All-time great on top north golf holes

JournalLive — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THERE is a treat in store for Golf North East readers around the time the golf season hots up when the Masters is played in early April.

Eight-year-old Aiden Layug ready to play Tiger Cub Tour

JournalLive — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Northumberland schoolboy Aiden Layug is thought to have become the youngest player in UK history to enter a national event, with his father Philip signing him up for the launch tournament of the inaugural Tiger Cub Tour.

The Journal Ladies Trophy gets new structure

JournalLive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THERE will be a lot new about The Journal Ladies Trophy this summer – a change in the rules, a different prize voucher system and a recently opened restaurant to dine in at Close House Hotel as part of the first prize.

Golf beginners given a free chance to play in North East

JournalLive — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IN some sports, it’s never a problem where the next generation of players will take their first steps from. Families, neighbours, friends and school pals can set up their own games of football and cricket.

PGA Cup selection process set to be more even

JournalLive — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE 26th playing of the PGA Cup, supposed to be the club pros’ version of the Ryder Cup, will be on a more level playing field than usual at De Vere Slaley Hall in September of next year.

Jodi Ewart wins final-stage qualifying for 2012 Ladies European Tour

JournalLive — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JODI Ewart became the first North East golfer – male or female – to hold tour cards for both the main European and American circuits at the same time.

North East women do region proud on 2012 Ladies European Tour qualifiers

JournalLive — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:30:00 GMT

WITH the North East having every chance of providing three players for the 2012 Ladies European Tour, John Harrison – the region’s leading coach – yesterday paid tribute to the sudden burst of women golfers from the area making their mark.

John Harrison to speak at Golfers Question Time roadshow

JournalLive — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JOHN Harrison and another of his protegés, England Under-16 champion Jack Hermeston, will be among the panellists when the Golfers Question Time roadshow series is launched at the South Moor club in Stanley on Friday, February 17 following a trial run at Barnard Castle.

Birdie blitz ensures Jodi Ewart is top of the class

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:27:00 GMT

THE North East flag flew proudly in the fierce winds of La Manga as Jodi Ewart blew away the rest of the field with a six-under round of 67.

Russell Smith launches Lee Westwood Golf Academy at Close House

JournalLive — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:28:00 GMT

THE new director of golf at Close House, ex-Gleneagles boss Russell Smith, yesterday announced the launch of the Lee Westwood Golf Academy, the only one of its kind in the North East, Cumbria and Scotland.

Jodi Ewart is on course for Ladies European Tour

JournalLive — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JODI Ewart leads a group of three golfers from the North East who are on track to qualify for this year’s Ladies European Tour after yesterday’s second round of final stage at La Manga.

De Vere Slaley Hall greenkeeper in crusade for North East golf

JournalLive — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:27:00 GMT

STEVE Cram, the De Vere Slaley Hall greenkeeper, yesterday used national recognition for the Hunting Course as a platform to launch a crusade for North East golf.

PGA North Region announce tour school requirement

JournalLive — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A NEW move by the PGA North Region drew a cool response last night from Steve Harrison, the captain of the PGA North East, North West Region which covers Northumberland, Durham County and Cumbria.

Professional look to PGA's initiative

JournalLive — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT

IS the golf professional at your club the greatest thing since sliced bread? Or do you wonder how he or she ever got the job?

McGregor Trophy event a real boost for South Moor

JournalLive — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:28:00 GMT

SOUTH Moor, which this year became the first North East golf club to host the McGregor Trophy in its 29-year history, yesterday revealed the financial success of the tournament.

Chris Paisley puts failure down to experience

JournalLive — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:27:00 GMT

CHRIS Paisley believes he did not necessarily take one step backwards when he missed the cut in the final stage of Q-School in Spain and insisted yesterday: “It is another part of my learning curve.”