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Juniors learn harsh lessons about golf May 07 2009

LIKE his Durham County counterpart, the Northumberland Junior Matchplay Champion qualifies for The Journal Champion of Champions, this year held at De Vere Slaley Hall on September 6. Read

Seventh county triumph for Julie May 04 2009

JULIE Ross won the Northumberland Ladies Championship for the seventh time yesterday – at the age of 28 – at sun-kissed and breezy Ponteland. Read

Brand will defend title May 02 2009

FORMER Ryder Cup player Gordon J Brand, who won a marathon televised play-off to win the De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship last year, yesterday announced he will defend his title in June. Read

Green staff put ladies back on course May 01 2009

THE Ponteland green staff have pulled off a major rescue act to get the course ready for the Northumberland Ladies Championship, which starts today. Read

Anne is sponsor of Ladies Trophy Apr 30 2009

THE Journal Ladies Trophy has a new sponsor – Anne Scott Sport and Leisurewear, based at Tynedale Golf Club in Hexham – and the boss is a on a mission. Read

Budd organises free taster sessions Apr 30 2009

EGU man Jason Budd has pulled off a coup with an amazing free taster sessions idea for beginners – and you can turn up in jeans and trainers. Read

Dr John's Golf Clinic: Get divots flying Apr 30 2009

AS this is ladies’ day in the Teeing Off column, The Journal has suggested I get in touch with my feminine side! So here goes: Read

Junior Flag Day planned Apr 30 2009

NORTHUMBERLAND girls – and their mums – who want to have a go at golf should contact the county junior organiser, Liz Barnett, by emailing liz.barnett@btinternet.com or by leaving a message on (01661) 825634. Read

Leagues in muddle over range finders Apr 29 2009

THE league season begins in golf this evening with two of the four competitions in Northumberland and Durham County snubbing the English Golf Union over their experimental decision to allow range finders in EGU events during 2009. Read

Curry wins first in Green Jacket chase Apr 27 2009

THE Green Jacket series burst back on to the scene in style yesterday when English Strokeplay champion Steven Uzzell was upstaged by double Durham County champ Michael Curry. Read

Newton loses 2&1 in final of Seniors Apr 25 2009

LUCY Newton’s dream debut in the English Seniors Championship took her to the final in Norfolk yesterday, when she lost 2&1 to Hampshire’s Chris Quinn. Read

Newton takes to senior service Apr 24 2009

LUCY Newton, a former sponsorship manager with Trinity Mirror in Newcastle, has instantly branded herself as a force to be reckoned with in seniors golf. Read

We’re in for truly champion season Apr 23 2009

HAVING been a senior marshal at the last two Ryder Cups on British shores and the chief marshal organising 175-strong contingents at each of the two most recent Seve Trophies, Graeme Douglas knows a thing or two about golf tournaments. Read

CHAMPIONS INFORMATION Apr 23 2009

ALL 86 men's club champions in Northumberland and Durham County are eligible for the 2009 Journal Champion of Champions to be played over the Hunting Course at De Vere Slaley Hall on September 6. It is an 18-hole scratch amateur tournament. Read

CADDIES WANTED Apr 23 2009

FANCY caddying in The De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship at Slaley Hall’s Hunting Course in June? Read

City slickers turn clock back Apr 23 2009

SIMON Lee, The Journal Champion of Champions, has helped the City of Newcastle club turn back the clock. Read

Clubs get cash aid for trips to Open Apr 22 2009

GOLF clubs in the North East are being offered cash help by the organisers of The Open Championship to get to Turnberry in July. Read

Fierce competition for green jacket Apr 21 2009

THE ZFL Golf Order of Merit has got off to a flying start with a full field announced for the opening tournament in the Green Jacket series, the Cleveland Salver in Redcar on Sunday. Read

John Kennedy back in County line-up Apr 17 2009

FORMER Durham County captain John Kennedy is back in the side after a five-year absence against the Teesside Union at Garesfield on Sunday. Read

Continual development is key to keeping fresh Apr 16 2009

IT is now a month since the EGU conference for North East clubs in Gosforth. Time for some feedback. Read

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