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Gate fee waived at PGA Seniors Jun 24 2009

THE PGA have pushed the boat out in a bid to make this week’s PGA Seniors Championship at Slaley as accessible to spectators as possible – thanks to the event’s hosts and sponsors. Read

Time is right for Hartley’s Open bid Jun 23 2009

OPEN qualifying is played out along an uncertain grassy road in a long dark tunnel, at the end of which lies an almost impossibly tiny chink of light. Read

Paisley leads way in Arcot strokeplay Jun 22 2009

CHRIS Paisley’s chances of winning his second Northumberland county title were enhanced when he led home the strokeplay qualifying field at Arcot Hall as two of his main rivals fell by the wayside. Read

Interactive zone Jun 22 2009

SPECTATORS will have the chance to both watch and play at the De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship, which starts on Slaley Hall’s Hunting Course this week. Read

Golfing legends’ tips for children Jun 20 2009

THE partnership between the Golf Foundation and De Vere Slaley Hall, which has been encouraging primary school children to try their hand at golf in recent weeks, will culminate in a showcase event during the PGA Seniors Championship. Read

Obenden wins Matfen Audi qualifier Jun 20 2009

EIGHT amateur golfers have qualified for the Audi Quattro Cup UK Regional Final golf tournament after enjoying success in the North East Matfen Hall event. Read

Elaine's brave challenge falters Jun 19 2009

ELAINE Elliott’s brave charge at a national title faltered in the slipstream of a Hampshire golfer, Chris Quinn, who has been the scourge of Northumberland this season. Read

£10,000 award helps club tee up more young players Jun 19 2009

ALNMOUTH have made a ground-breaking change by opening a shorter than usual short course. Read

Paisley free for Arcot challenge Jun 18 2009

CHRIS Paisley’s premature exit from the British Amateur has left him free to play a part in Arcot Hall’s already highly successful centenary season. Read

Elaine shares the lead in English strokeplay Jun 18 2009

WHITLEY Bay’s Elaine Elliott is the co-leader of the Senior Women’s English Strokeplay Championship with one round to play. Read

Ally and Elaine fly flag for the region Jun 17 2009

WITH Chris Paisley having a rare off-day, it was left to Alnmouth’s Ally Hansen and Elaine Elliott, from the Whitley Bay club, to fly the flag for the North East at national level yesterday. Read

Faye is firm advocate of playing the mind game Jun 11 2009

JOHN Harrison, The Journal’s Dr John, made an excellent point in last week’s Teeing Off column when he wrote that none of us should ever lose sight of the fact that the reason so many of us play golf is because we enjoy it. Read

Giving good players chance to move up ladder Jun 11 2009

WITH less than four weeks to go to The Journal Dream Team challenge match against the North Durham Union, Chris Brown has been appointed secretary of the host club, Durham City. Read

Driving ambition shown by club Jun 10 2009

GRIP it and rip it! It’s one of the factors that brings excitement to any golf course and by the time autumn comes round, big hitters are going to be playing to packed houses at Close House Country Club, writes TIM TAYLOR. Read

Handicap for British amateurs? Jun 04 2009

CALLUM Tarren, the hottest prospect in the North East, has been unsuccessful in an attempt to play in this month’s British Amateur, news which was greeted with dismay yesterday by PGA European Tour professional Robert Dinwddie. Read

Turkey trip in pair’s sights Jun 04 2009

IT’S a long way from Burnopfield to Turkey but, with your money going further in terms of the exchange rate in a euro-free country, it’s as good a place to play golf as any. Read

You can tee up for heart unit Jun 04 2009

FROM kind hearts grow healthy hearts. That is the poignant message the Children’s Heart Unit Fund at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle sends out, and with good reason. Read

Marsh underlines the strength of Slaley field Jun 02 2009

GRAHAM Marsh, who confirmed his entry for this month's big event at Slaley Hall yesterday, has more to offer the tournament than the novelty value of being the brother of the former Australian wicket-keeper, Rodney Marsh. Read

Durham bottom despite Tarren Jun 01 2009

HAVING won the Northern Counties League as recently as 2006, Northumberland always consider themselves a genuine title threat once they get all their big guns back from American colleges. Read

Figurehead gives 50 years to sport May 28 2009

THESE days, a highly talented youngster who makes a major impact on golf can expect generous back-up to assist their development. Read

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