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EDITOR’S NOTE AND CONTENTS
It has been a great season so far with the region’s
courses being shown off at their best with a series of high
profile tournaments.
Seaton Carew was the latest to fly the flag with the Brabazon
Trophy, following Longhirst Hall’s EuroPro Tour success.
Moor Allerton is next up for EuroPro action, while the mouthwatering line up for the English Seniors Open at Rockliffe Hall in this
a Ryder Cup year is sure to bring the crowds out in force over the
August Bank Holiday weekend.
The weather has been largely kind in recent weeks and the forecast
doesn’t look too bad either. The organisers and greenkeeping staff
have put in so much effort for the big events they deserve the sun to
shine and show off their courses and our region at its best.
Of course cricket is a sport which relies on the weather even more
than golf and this month our cover story is a fascinating interview
with Paul Collingwood, who has risen from humble beginnings to
become one of the North East’s most successful sportsmen of
recent years.
He has had the pleasure of swinging his clubs on courses across
the world but there is nothing he likes better than driving straight
down the middle at some of the UK’s best golfing venues.
Individuals have once again shone and special congratulations
goes to Garrick Porteous who picked up his first win as a
professional, Matt Fitzpatrick who is making quite an impression in
the early stages of his pro career and also to our columnist Graeme
Storm. Having endured a difficult start to the season Graeme
qualified for the US Open and is showing signs of returning to his
best while taking the time to pass on advice to youngsters at Dyke
House, which inspired them to victory, and to lend his support to
Rockliffe Hall’s efforts to promote the English Seniors Open.
Steve Cram once again had a great turn out for his golf day in aid
of COCO - see how many of the orange-clad celebrities you can name
on page eight - and we have all your usual favourites to enjoy over a
cuppa or a pint in the clubhouse
before or after your round.
Keep your news coming in we’ll see you next month.
Paul Robertson, editor
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08-09 COCO GOLF DAY
Celebrities join Steve Cram at Slaley
Hall for his golf day in aid of COCO
31-39 GOLFER NEWS
More success for Kevin Harmison,
plus Greenwatch with Simon Olver
42-43 EUROPRO TOUR
Garrick Porteous’ first win as a pro,
plus a look ahead to Moor Allerton
44 MATCHPLAY PAIRS
Round three draw
46-47 ROCKLIFFE HALL
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Open at Rockliffe
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Paul Collingwood on swapping
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Carew, Burgham’s new luxury
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Return to Northumberland sees Chris
McDonnell take the spoils in pro-am
C
hris McDonnell picked up
one of the biggest cheques
of his career when he
won the NE/NW PGA
A-BELCO pro-am at Close House.
The former Stocksfield golfer
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East to take part in the tournament,
which had a prize fund of £8,500,
the biggest the area PGA has
offered thanks to the sponsorship
of the worldwide A-BELCO group
of companies, which is based in
Ashington, Northumberland.
Andrew Scrimshaw, assistant
professional at Close House, pulled
the event together - attracting 50
teams and McDonnell, who has
won on the Alps Tour, shot 66 over
the revamped Lee Westwood Filly
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Simon Robinson and Martin
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two under-par 68s.
Toon tee off
Newcastle United’s official charity
is holding a special golf day at
Slaley Hall on September 3.
In association with Bidvest 3663,
the Newcastle United Foundation
event will raise vital funds to help
disadvantaged children, young people
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Around 50,000 people benefit
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health and educational projects each
year. The golf day will begin at 10am
with breakfast and registration before
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Closing in on
a cup place
Dean Bailey catches up with Lee Westwood
ahead of an exciting summer of golf
I
t’s an important time for Lee
Westwood. The next three
months will decide whether
he makes it into the European
Ryder Cup side to play the US at
Gleneagles in September.
The Close House attached
professional arrived in the North
East ahead of the Scottish Open
at Royal Aberdeen and was happy
to be back at the Northumberland
club, “I’ve always enjoyed coming
to Close House whenever I’m in the
UK. Everyone’s so friendly and it’s a
beautiful spot to come to.”
Westwood, who returns to
competitive golf after three weeks
at the Scottish Open, is looking
forward to The Open at Hoylake,
where he finished tied-31st in
2006 – when Tiger Woods won
over the sunbaked Lancashire
links, “It’s always good to play an
Open Championship in England,
particularly at those courses on the
west coast, closest to home for me –
I always get a lot of support when I
play those events.”
Westwood, who now lives in
Florida having grown up in Worksop,
is looking forward to a big finish to
the season – which sees the Open,
USPGA, a WGC event and the FedEx
Cup Playoffs take place inside three
months, “I’ve been a bit inconsistent
this season. I played well at The
Lee Westwood
Masters (seventh) and The Players
(tied-sixth) and won in Malaysia
in May; it’s always great to win a
tournament, but winning by seven
shots gives you the chance to enjoy
the last few holes and take it all in.
It’s nice to get back into the winners’
circle and perform well under
pressure again.” Since his win in
Malaysia, Westwood, who is working
on his swing with Mike Walker, has
missed the cut in the US Open and
finished in a tie for 35th place in
the BMW PGA Championship at
Wentworth. “I’m looking forward to
playing well in the events coming
up in the next few months and
getting into the Ryder Cup team for
Gleneagles – there’s lots of points on
offer, lots of big tournaments coming
up and one big win can bring me
right into the team.”
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M
att Fitzpatrick took
time out to head to
Wimbledon after
picking up his first pay
cheque as a pro.
The 20-year-old from Sheffield
banked around £14,000 from his pro
debut in the Irish Open.
The 2013 US Amateur champion,
who turned pro following the US
Open, shot a final round 68 for a
five-under-par tally at the Fota
Island course in Cork.
Fitzpatrick managed five birdies
and just two bogeys to end with a
share of 29th place.
“I really enjoyed my week and it’s
gone quite well for me,” he said. “My
first goal was to play all four rounds
and I managed to do that despite a
poor first round and I’m feeling very
happy now.
“There wasn’t a lot of difference
competing out on the golf course
compared to when I was an
amateur. It’s just that there is more
going on off the course to deal with
such as media requests and sponsor
commitments and so on.
“I’m not sure what I will do with
my first cheque but then knowing
my dad [Russell] he’ll probably not
let me spend any of it.
“It does seem a little bit strange
knowing that it is my money and I’ve
earned it.”
Graeme McDowell earned a
similar first pay cheque of his
professional career at Fota Island 12
years ago in the Irish Open.
Fitzpatrick finished in a tie for
26th place in French Open at the Le
National course outside of Versailles,
10 shots behind McDowell, but his
efforts to obtain an invitation to
compete in the Scottish Open have
fallen on deaf ears.
Ironically, Fitzpatrick had earned
a start at Royal Aberdeen after
winning last year’s US Amateur but
once he turned pro the invitation
was rescinded and an approach to
Scottish Open organisers left him
in little doubt he would not be
afforded an invitation.
“I just think it’s a bit unfair that I
had qualified for the Scottish Open
but now that I am a pro I am
unable to obtain an invitation,”
Fitzpatrick said.
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Stow steals
the show
Ben tames Seaton Carew to take the Brabazon
Trophy with a record-equalling performance
T
here was a spectacular
finish to the Brabazon
Trophy at Seaton Carew
- and a winner with a
Geordie connection.
It requires something special
to win major championships and
Wiltshire’s Ben Stow delivered that
in record style in front of a big crowd
at Seaton Carew.
And within minutes he was on
the phone to his dad Kevin, who
hails from Whickham in Gateshead,
to share his success.
He had won with birdies at the
final two holes for a record-equalling
66 and an aggregate of 278, 14
under-par, and just a shot ahead of
his England teammates Ryan Evans
and Ashley Chesters - who had a
putt to set a new course record on
the final green and force a playoff his 10-footer just shaving the hole.
“This is an amazing feeling after
an amazing round,” said Stow.
“This is a massive win for me.
“Apart from the Amateur
Championship it doesn’t come much
bigger than winning the England
Strokeplay title.
“Some days it is your day
and it was mine today. I putted
phenomenally. It just looked like the
ball would drop in all day long. I had
no idea how many I was under-par
but today was up there with some of
Ben Stow with the Brabazon Trophy
the best golf I’ve ever played. I love
the limelight, I’m a performer. I love
it when my heart is pounding in my
chest and it was at the end.
“I bogeyed 16, which was a good
bogey in the end, and the last two
holes I hit six shots exactly where I
wanted them.
“My dad’s from the North East
and I love coming back up here - it’s
my second home - and I can think of
nothing better than winning here.”
He did it in real style with a birdie
from 15-feet at 17. Then at the last,
his approach rolled off a slope to
within seven-feet and he calmly
rolled in the putt for a closing three.
Apart from Stow and Chesters,
there was another 66 produced
by Irish international Gary Hurley
which saw him storm through the
field and finish in fifth place.
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Celebrities, sportspeople and
friends join Steve Cram for
his annual golf day at Slaley Hall
in aid of COCO
T
hirty sportsmen and women from around the UK
journeyed to Slaley Hall in Northumberland to
join Steve Cram for his celebrity golf day in June.
The event, now in its 11th year, raised £25,000
for COCO – the charity Cram founded alongside former
British Army Major Jim Panton in 2000.
Cram, who had a busy schedule ahead of the event
working with the BBC, said: “It’s nice to have a day to relax
and enjoy my golf.
“It’s a great day for us as a charity. This event has become
a great fixture and we’ve got 39 teams taking part. This year’s
sponsors Grosvenor have a lot of teams here today from all
over the country and its fantastic to have them involved.
“We really do appreciate the fact that people give up their
time to come here every year. I think that people really enjoy
themselves and the celebs can really relax and enjoy their
golf and, more importantly, some good company.”
COCO recently announced its Schools for Life Project
and Cram added: “The golf day isn’t just about the money
we raise, it’s about the friends we make and spreading our
message to as many people as possible. We’re evolving as
a charity, using what we’ve learned from our work so far
in Africa and trying to focus what we’re doing around the
Schools for Life Project, which is really about pulling a lot of
the strands we’ve been doing into a more cohesive thrust.”
Sportspeople past and present were at Slaley Hall
early to meet their playing partners and size-up the
Northumberland resort. Double Olympic Gold medalwinning decathlete, Daley Thompson, an “aspiring”
20-handicapper, said: “We’ve been blessed with the weather
again and there are a lot of people here from around the
country. At the moment, my golf is poor; it’s at its height
and it’s poor. But for me golf ’s a social game and I love
coming here and spending some time with my mates.”
Snooker legend Willie Thorne, who is part of the British
Par Three Championship, added: “Slaley Hall is a wonderful
place to come, stay and of course play some golf. Steve’s
played in the par three event a couple of times so it’s great to
be able to come to the North East and support him and his
charity’s work.”
Southend United manager Phil Brown was one of the first
celebrities to arrive at Slaley Hall and was happy to catch up
with his good friend Cram ahead of the event. “Me and Steve
08 NORTHERN GOLFER
Steve Harmison
Steve Harper, Ryan Taylor and Steve Cram
Phil Brown
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Eve Muirhead
both have a love of Sunderland Football Club so
it’s always good to share that over breakfast. We
actually go back a long way; as a schoolboy I ran
against Steve in a lot of local cross-country events
and it’s great to catch-up and look back at how far
we’ve come from the Hebburn/Jarrow rivalry of
our youth.”
Former Durham and England cricketer Steve
Harmison said: “There are a lot of people in
orange shirts and I’m sure the course is at it’s
absolute best. There are some great names from
the past and present here too. What more could
you want for a charity golf day? It’s nice to be able
to support a fantastic ambassador for the North
East and raise money for and awareness of the
work that COCO does.”
Among other sports stars in attendance
were Olympic medallists Zac Purchase, Robbie
Grabarz, Eve Murihead and Vicki Adams,
footballers Steve Harper, Ryan Taylor, Ritchie Pitt
and Micky Horswill, while rugby was represented
by Doddie Weir, Andy Nichol and Chris Patterson.
Durham cricket coach, Geoff Cook – who suffered
a heart attack the day after the event last year –
was a welcome returnee.
Steve Cram’s Celebrity Golf Day was sponsored
by Grosvenor Casinos and supported by Nike,
De Vere Slaley Hall, Berghaus, Potts Printers and
Desert Springs Golf Resort.
For more on COCO’s work visit
www.coco.org.uk
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Rules night
The Northumberland Club will be
the venue for one of England Golf’s
County Rules Schools this year.
Successful delegates qualify as
county referees and can assist at
county tournaments.
Toby Thorne, England Golf
championship manager said: “This
is the first time we have taken an
England Golf County Rules School
to the far north of the country
- following a request from the
Northumberland Ladies County
Golf Association.”
The County Rules Schools are
open to all members of golf clubs
affiliated to England Golf.
The school will be at The
Northumberland Golf Club in High
Gosforth Park on Monday August 11
and 22.The fee for attending is £50,
which includes tuition, lunches, teas
and coffees on both days.
More details at
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New
leadership
at Roseberry
Roseberry Grange community golf
course begins a new chapter this
month - after an AGM vote led to a
shake up of the club’s leadership.
Former assistant secretary
Bernard Lee will succeed outgoingsecretary Ray Mcdermott; while Ray
Clifford will fill Lee’s former post.
Retiring chairman/director
Clive Rutter will be succeeded
by the club’s head greenkeeper
Jason Storey.
Jason said: “I would like to thank
Clive and Ray for all their hard work
over the last three years. We intend
to carry on improving the facility,
and with the continued help and
support of staff, members, volunteers
and LEDA Golf I am sure we will
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and surrounds into a holiday resort
A
ward-winning Burgham Park Golf
Club is developing a four-star
holiday resort with building work
due to take place this month.
The luxury development, Northumbrian
Hills, includes 50 stone built cottages, a
pavilion, restaurants, bars, a spa and a golf
academy. It is situated on Burgham Park estate
in Northumberland.
Owner of Burgham Park, William Kiely, said:
“We’re delighted to have been finally given the
green light for Northumbrian Hills. This has
been years in the making, so to see our first
holiday homes getting built in the near future
will be fantastic.
“It is in a perfect location for golf
enthusiasts but with Northumberland having
so much to offer should appeal to a much
wider audience.”
Burgham Park Golf Club has been in
operation for over 20 years. The 18-hole golf
course was designed by former Ryder Cup
captain Mark James and has played host to
several PGA North Region Championships.
Kiely continued: “We are very proud of the
course, which is one of the best in the North
East, and believe Northumbrian Hills will be a
great addition to our existing offering.
“The first stage is to build the threebedroom stone holiday cottages. Each cottage
will provide 107sqm spread over two floors
and comes with a balcony as standard.
These will be situated between the 10th and
18th holes.
“We are also very aware of our carbon
footprint so have put measures in place to
ensure we are doing our best to care for the
environment. We have air source heat pumps
for the under-floor heating which can reduce
energy consumption by 50%. We also offer
buyers the option to have solar power for
their property.
“The holiday home site itself offers
breathtaking views of the Northumberland
countryside and as it is so close to the golf
course, clubhouse and restaurant, there’s
plenty to do on your doorstep as well as
exploring the Northumberland coastline
and countryside.
“Once the first 50 plots have been sold,
the next phase is to start working on the
two-storey pavilion which will provide
homeowners with a spa, swimming pool, bars,
restaurants and much more to really get you
into that relaxed frame of mind.
“The final stage will be the creation of
a world-class golf academy with teaching
bays and a driving range along with other
sports facilities.”
House prices start from £235,000,
for more information visit
www.northumbrianhills.com
A New Luxury HolidAy
Home Development in the heArt
of northumberlAnd
Northumbrian Hills is an exclusive four-star development consisting of holiday
cottages, pavilion and leisure facilities set within the Burgham Park championship
golf course, which is nestled between Morpeth and Alnwick.
50 three bedroom stone holiday cottages in a village setting are currently available for sale
to people looking for a holiday home in Northumberland with easy access to the coast and
countryside. Each stone cottage provides 107sq.m (1150sq.ft) of internal floor space spread over
two floors with a balcony offering breathtaking, panoramic views.
Andrew Coulson
ailsa@andrew-coulson.co.uk
Tel 01434 600146 Mobile 07834585375
Stephen McOwan
stephen.mcowan@smithsgore.co.uk
Tel 01434 632404 Mobile 07736270505
Northumbrian Hills, Burgham Park, nr Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9QP.
www.northumbrianhills.com
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On a Rowl
Prudhoe’s Thomas Rowland continues his
excellent run of form
T
homas Rowland has been
making a big noise since
he arrived back in the UK
earlier this summer. The
21-year-old, who is studying at the
University of North Carolina in the
US, picked up the Northumberland
County Strokeplay title in June.
Since then he has played in the St
Andrews Links Trophy, just missing
out on the playoff – having closed
the four round event with a 65 at
The Old Course.
“The final round at St Andrews is
definitely one of the best rounds of
my career so far,” Thomas explained.
“I hit the ball really well and was
hardly outside of 15ft for birdie
all day. When I was standing on the
16th tee and saw my name at the
top of the leaderboard I knew I had a
chance. I still had the toughest hole
on the course, the 17th, to play. I hit
a great drive down the right-hand
side and a great shot in to about
10ft. I was really happy to make a
par under that pressure. Then I hit a
three wood and lob wedge to the last
and rolled my putt in, with a little fist
pump, and thought I’d done enough.”
Thomas missed out on the playoff
for the title by a single shot, Grant
Forrest from Craigelaw beating
Bradley Neil (who went on to win
the British Amateur Championship)
in extra time.
From there, Thomas went to the
Northumberland Club to compete in
the single-round Regional Qualifying
sprint for the Open Championship.
Thomas Rowland
His two under-par 70 was good
enough to make it through to
Final Qualifying at Gailes Links
in Glasgow.
In the Brabazon Trophy, held at
Seaton Carew, Thomas finished in a
tie for 36th ( four over-par) but was
happy with his game.
“I’ve had a great run of form so far
this season. The Brabazon was nice
because I was able to stay at home
and travel there everyday. I hit the
ball well at Seaton, I just had a little
bit of bad luck [losing two balls]
and the putter wasn’t as hot as it
has been.
“I’ve still got a lot of big events
to play in and I hope to have some
more big performances in the
likes of the English Amateur and
the European Championships at
St Andrews.”
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Doug McClelland (centre) with South Shields captain
Malcolm McGuire (left) and club president Alan Bage (right)
in front of the plaque
Tribute to
a trailblazer
Club honours a golfer who put the region on the
map with his performances in the 70s
S
outh Shields has paid
tribute to one of its
most famous sons Doug
McClelland, by unveiling
a special clubhouse plaque to mark
his achievements.
Doug was something of a trailblazer for the North East when he
turned professional at the age of
19 just three years after taking up
the game.
Newcastle-born Dave Thomas
had won several times worldwide in
the 1960s, but when Doug took the
plunge the region had been bereft of
any sort of international professional
victory for several years.
He won the 1973 Dutch Open
and was joint 14th in the Open at
Troon and there were other good
performances with runners-up
spots in the British Matchplay, and
the Zambian, Lusaka and New
Zealand Opens.
In 1977, he was just £153 short
of automatically making the Ryder
Cup team. Tongue in cheek, he
offered to pay the difference himself
but, unfortunately, the Ryder Cup
committee declined, and rubbed salt
in the wound by naming Neil Coles,
who was behind Doug in the money
list, as one of their picks.
By then he was beginning to
think his career lay in another
direction and in 1978, he joined
Laleham as club professional
and went on to win the Southern
Professional Championship in 1981
and the following year won the
Sunningdale Foursomes, ironically
with Neil Coles.
Married to Suzi, an American girl,
he spent some time in the US where
he discovered how successful the
big discount stores could be and the
Doug McClelland Golf superstore
dream was born.
He now owns and runs the
largest golf superstore in Europe,
at Silvemere in Surrey and is also
long-term coach to the HRH Prince
Andrew, the Duke of York.
Doug, who was made an
honorary member of the club in
1974, officially unveiled the plaque in
the newly-revamped South Shields
clubhouse in front of a gathering of
family, friends and club members.
“It’s a great honour and I hope to
be back in the North East a bit more
often from now on to visit the club
which has so many memories for
me,” he said.
An interview with Doug will
appear in next month’s magazine.
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Tony targets
double again
Having retained one trophy Tony McLure is after
another, plus we round up other county news
S
erial winner Tony McLure
is chasing a successive
seniors double.
McLure retained the
Northumberland County Seniors
Championship at Whitley Bay and
now heads for Woodhall Spa in
September where he will be
looking to win the English Senior
County Champions title for the
second year running.
Last year he beat the wind and
rain and a clutch of internationals to
win the national title and the record
six-time winner of the Durham
County Championship and a former
Lytham Trophy winner went on to
finish second in the Welsh Seniors
and third in the Scottish Seniors.
McLure, who is Durham County’s
record cap winner, now plays out of
Longhirst Hall and he kept his grip
on the Northumberland Seniors
trophy by just one shot from former
county player Stephen Elliott, who
has returned to playing after an
18-year lay off. The Richard Johnson
Trophy went to Mike Fleming (7980) and the Tim Bull Cup was won
by Colin McWhirter (78-72).
■ Alnmouth made home advantage
count in the Northumberland First
Division Championship.
The team of Jake Storey (73-74),
Martin Carss (73-78) and Richard
Gandy (76-78) put together a solid
Tony McLure with the England Senior Champion of
Champions Trophy last year
total of 452, five shots clear of
Morpeth with Northumberland a
shot further back on 458. It ended a
long wait with Alnmouth’s last win
coming in 1986.
Storey edged out Hexham’s
Matty Lamb by one shot for the
individual prize.
In Division Two. Bedlington took
the honours and were promoted
along with Newcastle United,
Alnwick and Warkworth.
■ It’s been a good month for
centenary club Eaglescliffe.
Sam Donald won the Durham
County Boys Championship at
Beamish with rounds of 68 and
67 and the club’s scratch team of
Sam, Tom Smith and Neil HunterSmith won Teesside Union Team
Championship at Middlesbrough
with a total of 437.
Seaton Carew Golf Club – Home of the Brabazon Trophy 2014
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become Brabazon champion this summer.
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the Seaton Carew track and now it is your turn!
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I have fond memories of those days competing at
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Justin Rose, the 2013 US Open champion.
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County captain Sandra Fenn with the Yorkshire team and
officials celebrating their Northern Counties Matchweek win
at The Northumberland Club
White Rose
blooms
Yorkshire ladies overcome defeat to secure
Northern Team Championship
Y
orkshire retained the
Northern Counties Ladies
Team Championship - but
it was close.
The holders finished on four
points alongside Roses rivals
Lancashire and Cheshire in
Northern Counties Matchweek at
the Northumberland Club - only
to take top spot on game points
with 34 to Lancashire’s 30.5, with
Cheshire third with 30.
Yorkshire lost to Lancashire 5-4 in
the Roses clash on the Wednesday
and Durham, who finished fourth,
ran Lancashire close on the final day
before losing 5-4. Yorkshire crushed
Cumbria 8-1 on the final day, a result
that ultimately gave them the title.
Durham and Northumberland
shared the spoils in their derby clash
4.5-4.5 and both finished with 1.5
points, Durham edging fourth place
over Northumberland with 18.5
poins to 16.5 while Cumbria finished
bottom on zero points.
Yorkshire now go through to
defend their national title at Belton
Park in September - where they will
be seeking their 13th title.
Davison wins Seniors
Ian Davison won his second
Durham County Seniors
Championship in three years in
spectacular fashion.
With his wife Lyn caddying,
the Brancepeth player chipped
in for an eagle on the last hole at
Ravensworth for 74, which saw him
tie with Durham City’s Gerry Jones.
The eagle saw him play the
back nine in level par and win on
countback. The best nett winner at
Ravensworth was Crook’s George
Longthorne with 68.
Ian now goes forward to play
in the English Seniors County
Champion of Champions
tournament at Woodhall Spa.
Brancepeth will have two players
at Woodhall Spa; Durham County
Champion Richard Aisbitt will join
Ian at England Golf ’s headquaters as
he competes in the English County
Champions tournament.
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Teen ace
and a car
for Sam
Aaron Markham has started on the
hole-in-one road early in his career.
The 14-year-old 30-handicapper
aced the seventh at Wilton in the
club’s junior stableford tournament
- and he’s only been playing golf for
12 months.
Aaron, who joined Wilton in May,
was playing with with his friends
Scot Westwick and Cameron Jones.
Meanwhile, the high point of the
PGA Yorkshire pro-am at Hessle
was an ace at the 16th hole by
Hornsea four-handicapper Sam
Middleton which earned him a
£23,000 Volvo car. The hole was
playing its full length and measured
211 yards to the pin off the white
tees and Sam used a rescue club.
Ivan wins
the watch
Andrew
Terry
Terry’s ace
trumps the rest
Hole-in-one at playoff hole gives Andrew Terry
his first professional tournament win
A
The time was right for Seaham’s
Ivan Frater when he scored a holein-one during a recent Ramside
club competition.
The 68-year-old 16-handicapper
aced the 172-yard 15th at Ramside
and was rewarded with a limitededition BOSS watch as recognition
for the achievement.
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ndrew Terry won his first
professional tournament in
sensational style – with an ace at
the second playoff hole.
He achieved the feat in the PGA North
Assistants’ Challenge at Rockliffe Hall,
stunning opponent Richard Robson-Crosby
after the pair had tied on two under-par 70 in
normal time.
Terry admitted he felt sorry for his
adversary from Ponteland. “His ball landed
safely on the green and I followed with a
seven iron shot which bounced twice then
disappeared into the cup,” he said.
“It’s hard to sink in,” said the 29-year-old
who coaches at Rochdale club Marland.
“I hit a six iron when we first played the
hole which was a bit too long, although I got
down in two I dropped down a club in
the playoff.”
He reeled off an eagle and six birdies in his
70 but three putts on the final green cost him
outright victory as Robson-Crosby birdied two
of the last three.
Terry, who scored his first ace in 2003
as an amateur at Heaton Park in his native
Manchester, has no plans to play at a
higher level.
“This standard will do me,” he said. “It’s
great to get my first win under my belt
although I’ve won a few pro-ams and other
assorted events over the years.”
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Trio Storm
to success
A practice session with tour pro Graeme Storm
gives youngsters a boost for championships
T
hree Dyke House College
golfers are celebrating an
impressive treble after
a practice session with
European Tour pro Graeme Storm.
Will Skipp, Jack Ainscough
and Cameron Wallace​all enjoyed
success in the Durham County Boys
Championship at Beamish – and
there was also a hole-in-one for
Skipp shortly afterwards.
Skipp won the Durham Under 14
title, Ainscough claimed the Under
16s title and Wallace finished second
in the Under 18s.
All three are members of the
Dyke House Sport and Technology
College’s elite development squad
scholarship programme and have
bright futures in the sport if they
continue to develop as they are.
Eaglescliffe Golf Club is also
celebrating Skipp’s win, as he is
a member there. Skipp lives in
Stockton and joined Dyke House
earlier this year. Having finished six
shots clear at Beamish, he returned
to Eaglescliffe the following day and
holed his tee shot at the 17th on his
way to winning a junior event.
Skipp, who has been picked
to play for Durham County Boys
alongside Ainscough and Wallace,
said: “I didn’t even know it had gone
in. I couldn’t believe it. It capped a
great weekend for me. To win the
Champions (left to right): Castle Eden’s Jack Ainscough,
Eaglescliffe’s Will Skipp and Seaton Carew’s Cameron Wallace
Durham Boys Under 14s title is great
and because I’m 12 it means I can
try to retain it again next year.”
Ainscough, playing out of Castle
Eden and Hartlepool Golf Clubs
said: “It’s the biggest competition
in Durham for Under 16s. We had a
practice round with Graeme Storm.
He gave us a few tips. I was looking
back on the notes he gave us, it
obviously helped!”
Wallace, a four-handicapper,
finished second behind
Eaglescliffe’s 18-year-old Sam
Donald in the main championship
to give the Stockton club more
reason to celebrate.
The 15-year-old from Seaton
Carew said: “It’s been a good year so
far and I just want to keep going. I
am really pleased.”
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Bell of the ball
Paul Corney travels to the heart of Northumberland and
discovers a course with many fine attributes
N
estling in the heart of the
Northumberland National Park,
Bellingham Golf Club has a long,
distinguished history and is
proud of its heritage as one of the county’s
oldest courses.
Situated in the picturesque North Tyne
valley between Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish
Border, this 18-hole par 70 parkland course
offers spectacular views extending up the valley
towards the mighty Border Forest Park and
Europe’s largest artificial lake at Kielder.
It is understandable why visitors return
regularly, the course is presented well and great
fun to play, the greens are excellent and the
hospitality is second to none.
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Established in 1893 and originally nine holes,
Bellingham was extended a number of years
ago to 18 holes and has now matured into a
very fine test of golf.
In addition to the course extension, the club
has a six-bay floodlit covered driving range
which is open all day to both members and the
general public.
The first six holes are not long and played
sensibly, can be the making of a really good
score. The pick of the bunch is the short 120
yard fourth, named ‘Button’s Tumble’ and is a
cracker of a par three. Played steeply downhill
to a small saucer-shaped green, any shot over
the green or to the right will find the out of
bounds fence and any shot short or to the left
will leave a devilish chip to try and save par.
The par five eighth is the longest hole on the
course. At over 570 yards, only the biggest of
hitters will get anywhere near the green in two.
There is a pond on the left and a fairway bunker
to the right 135 yards from the green to steer
clear of, but a well-placed second shot should
leave a pitch of about 120 yards into one of the
longest greens on the course.
The back nine features the signature hole, the
12th (see factfile) and what can you say about
the 15th?
This par four is as tough as it gets. All uphill
for the tee-shot and then the fairway swings
downhill to the left and then right towards the
green. With trees, gorse and heather everywhere,
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FACT FILE
CONTACT
Bellingham Golf Club
Boggle Hole, Bellingham, Northumberland
NE48 2DT
Tel 01434 220 530 (Club Secretary)
Tel 01434 220 152 (Clubhouse)
Web www.bellinghamgolfclub.com
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On June 28 2012, the
earth bridge joining the
18th green to the Clubhouse
was destroyed in the floods
which hit Tynedale and
Tyneside, leaving members
with a lengthy detour at
the end of every game.
On the first anniversary of
the destruction of the original
bridge and following the
opening of the new bridge,
members and friends from
clubs all over the North East
and Scotland came together
for a special event, raising
in excess of £3,000 to help
towards the building costs
TOTAL DISTANCE
White tees – 6,093 yards
Yellow tees – 5,902 yards
Red tees – 5,190 yards
FEATURES
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this hole certainly deserves its stroke index
of one and plays all of its 406 yards - a bogey
at this one is no disgrace.
The final hole at Bellingham aptly named
‘Boggle Hole’ is very awkward. At 374 yards
this par four has a severely sloping right to
left fairway towards trees, two ravines to play
across, the clubhouse and out of bounds to
contend with and a very tricky plateau green.
The standard scratch at Bellingham is 70
and if you play the course anywhere near
to your handicap, it’s a job well done in
beautiful surroundings.
CADDY’S TIP
Although only 6,093 yards from the medal
tees, this gem of a golf course has a
teasing mixture of memorable par threes,
long par fives and a collection of tricky par
fours. Well placed tee shots are a must
SIGNATURE HOLE
The 12th hole is a real beauty. Named the
‘Dormouse’ this par four maybe only 347
yards but the drive has to be in the centre
of the fairway to leave a shortish iron to a
narrow green protected by a stream at the
front. With thick rough right and trees left,
a wayward tee-shot can be costly
PAUL CORNEY’S VERDICT
Over the years, Bellingham Golf Club
has built up a reputation as being one of
the friendliest clubs in the area, where
everyone is made welcome and the food
is always excellent
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Belford
recruits
Belford Golf Club has continued to
ring the changes this summer.
The club has appointed
greenkeeper Will Statton, who
has 15 years experience behind
him, and is already making a
big difference to the condition
of the course. The club has also
invested more than £3,000 in new
equipment; and has appointed three
new members of staff: Carly Clark,
Emma Bayne and Tiffany Clark.
The clubhouse has also been
getting a facelift ahead of an open
day – which includes free golf - date
to be confirmed. More information at
www.belfordgolfclub.com or
tel 01668 213 232.
Worth a Trip
Two North East resorts are celebrating after picking up
TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence in June
D
e Vere Slaley Hall in Northumberland and
Hall Garth Hotel, Darlington have won
Trip Advisor awards, which are based on
the quality and quantity of reviews posted
on the review website over the past 12 months. The
awards place the resorts’ among the best in the UK,
with just the top 10% of venues recognised.
Keith Pickard, group director of golf for De Vere
said: “It is very pleasing to see Slaley receive such a
prestigious award, and this underlines the resort’s
position among the world’s leading 10% of golfing
venues. It is testament to the incredible work of the
team at the resort, as these reviews are based on the
full golfing experience, and we take pride in providing
the very finest experience for every visitor and guest.”
Pam Mooney, general manager at Hall Garth said:
“Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is
a true source of pride for the entire team at Hall Garth
and we’d like to thank all of our past guests who took
the time to complete a review on Trip Advisor.”
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Ami Storey (left)
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Ami Storey finished as the top
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University Golf Championships at
Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland.
The Northumbria University
student from Ponteland, and winner
of this year’s Northumberland
County Ladies Championship for the
fourth time, as well as the British
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women’s team took 10th place, with
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rounds of 79, 72 and 74. Ami’s first
round 71 contained five birdies, the
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Changing Lives
Golfers from across the region took
part in the tenth annual Changing
Lives Golf Day at the City of
Newcastle Golf Club in June.
Eighteen companies took part,
raising more than £3,000 on the
day. The money will go towards the
charity’s employment service, which
supports vulnerable people to find
a job.
Changing Lives chief executive
Stephen Bell OBE said: “We’re
thrilled with the amount that was
raised at the charity golf day and
we’d like to say a huge thanks to all
of the companies involved for their
support. It’s only through kindness
and support like this that we are
able to continue to help people.”
Willard Wright, captain of the
winning team Walter Wright added:
“We were delighted to once again
be able to support Changing Lives,
which we now do every year, in
their efforts to carry out important
work protecting the most vulnerable
members of our society.
“It is Changing Lives who deserve
to be congratulated.”
Next year’s golf day takes place on
Monday June 8. To enter a team
and to find out more, contact Val
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Top class
coaching
Gateshead College relaunches
its golf academy
G
ateshead College is relaunching its golf
academy later this year.
The college will be offering students
the opportunity to increase their
learning, improve performance and develop their
golfing skills.
The coaching programme will be structured
around the individual based on their ability and
experience - from elite performers to students
who are new to the game.
Gateshead has entered a partnership with two
training facilities where most of the coaching
will take place. The outdoor training facility is
Matfen Hall Golf Club in Northumberland where
the students will enjoy the top class 27-hole
golf complex which boasts one of the best golf
academies in the region, including a covered
driving range, state-of-the-art teaching analysis
room, short game area and a nine-hole par
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JJ Vallely will coach students at Matfen Hall
three course. The indoor training facility is to be
Dynamic Indoor Golf near Gosforth featuring the
latest GC2 launch monitors which give accurate
feedback when practising, a range of indoor golf
courses, top quality indoor chipping and putting
areas and a European Tour workshop.
The newly-appointed golf coach is to be
PGA Professional John Vallely who is based at
Matfen Hall. Vallely works extensively with
players of all abilities. He is currently an England
Golf regional coach and over the past seven
years, has worked with numerous county squads
(men’s and women’s) and is coach to Newcastle
University golf team.
Vallely said: “What students will get will be
unlimited access to a world class, state of the art
fitness facility, training alongside elite athletes
from the other academies within Gateshead
College. They will have access to top class practice
and training facilities both at the college and via
the partnerships with Matfen Hall and Dynamic
Indoor Golf. They will also be able to play and
compete in inter-collegiate golf tournaments
and have the possibility to progress to a golf
scholarship at Northumbria University.”
Students will also have access to qualified
sports scientists and a sports physiotherapist.
Contact beth.hudson@gateshead.ac.uk
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Final
push
Matthew
Webb
Players from across the region
progress to Final Qualifying
for the Open Championship
I
t was a good day for a number of the region’s
best young players as Regional Qualifying for
the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool
(July 13-20) took place in 13 locations
around the UK and Ireland.
At the Northumberland Club, Bedlingtonshire
pro Matthew Webb shot a superb round of 66
to lead seven qualifiers. Webb, representing the
Golf Foundation, posted a six-under par total –
including an eagle at the par-five 10th.
Webb said: “My game was really good on the
day. I hit the ball really well off the tee and found
a lot of fairways. That made finding greens a lot
easier – I think I hit 16 greens in regulation, which
is superb.
“I’ve always enjoyed playing at The
Northumberland, having played there a lot as a
junior and an amateur. The course was presented
superbly, the greens were absolutely true and that
always helps with your confidence. I’m now really
looking forward to playing in Final Qualifying and
hopefully making it through to the Open.”
Darlington’s Simon Calvert joined Webb at
Final Qualifying having posted a five under-par
67. Three amateurs also made the trip to the
last step before the Open Championship: City
of Newcastle’s Alex Dixon, who fired a three
under-par 69; Hunstanton’s Kit Holmes (70); and
Northumberland Strokeplay Champion Thomas
Rowland with a two under-par 70.
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qualifiers from Moortown in Leeds, including
Oulton Hall’s Daniel Gavins. Windermere pro
Simon Edwards also qualified, at Clitheroe
Golf Club, with a level par 70. And Rockliffe
Hall’s James Maw posted a one under-par 69 at
Luffenham Heath to make it through.
However, Final Qualifying was disappointing as none of the region’s regional qualifiers claimed
one of the 12 tickets to Hoylake. There was also
disappointment for the players exempt into
Final Qualifying - among them Chris Paisley and
Graeme Storm who missed out on a place in the
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Hexham
sells land
Cross joins KP
Hexham Golf Club
Hexham has sold some unused
land on their Northumberland
course to a developer.
The golf club and Tynedale Athletic
Association, home of Tynedale
Cricket Club, owned adjoining pieces
of unused land which could now
be developed for new homes by
Teesside-based builders Jomast, who
also own Wynyard Golf Club.
The developers intend to build
homes on the 1.9 hectare site.
Hexham chairman Roger Tirrell
called for people to support the
plans. He said the sale will help the
club to “invest for the future and
provide the local community with
much improved sports.”
Oliver Cross has joined the
The KP Club as the new
head of instruction
D
irector of Golf Ashley Pheasant has
appointed Oliver Cross at the Pocklington
course KP after reviewing the 24-year-old’s
impressive CV.
A fully-qualified PGA Professional, Oliver arrives
from Brough where he has been working as an assistant
after turning pro at 18 and while working at Brough,
Oliver achieved a foundation degree in Professional Golf
Studies from the University of Birmingham.
He’s had some success on the course as well, finishing
in the top 10 of the Yorkshire PGA Order of Merit for
assistants for all three years of his training programme.
Other highlights include a second place finish in The
PGA North Region Assistants Championship at Ilkley
Golf Club and a third in the PGA Assistant Challenge at
Rockliffe Hall.
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Boost for Sir Bobby
Houghton teamed up with a clutch
of former North East football
stars to raise £1,000 for their
Captain’s Celebrity Shotgun
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The Durham club was lucky with
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than 19 celebrities playing alongside
57 Houghton members who had
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The celebrities included
former Newcastle, Sunderland,
Middlesbrough, Darlington, and
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Looking the part: Richmond’s juniors with (left to right): Andrew
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Well dressed
Richmond’s junior section are all
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The Yorkshire club’s thriving
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David Clark
My win was
for Martin
Morpeth golfer dedicates victory to the memory
of his mentor who died last year
D
avid Clark dedicated
his first victory since
taking over as Morpeth’s
head professional to
the memory of his friend and
predecessor Martin Jackson.
The 36-year-old Clark took it
harder than most when Jackson died
a year ago.
“I had my first golf lesson from
Martin at the age of 10 and he sold
me my first set of clubs,” said Clark.
“I also did my PGA apprenticeship
at Morpeth and worked with him
for eight years before becoming a
freelance golf pro.
“He was my boss and he became
my friend. Sometimes a golf pro and
his assistant can work 10-hour days
in the shop together so you either get
on with each other or you don’t.
“I enjoyed working with Martin,
he was a typically straightforward
Yorkshireman. He would do anything
for you.”
Clark took over at Morpeth
on October 1 and the Whickham
tournament brought his first
triumph since late last season. In
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2012 Clark won eight events in a
row on the PGA’s regional
professional circuit for the
North East and Cumbria.
Clark battled through rain and
wind to set a tournament record
with a four-under 64 in the
Hadrian Healthcare Pro-Am at
Whickham, finishing three shots
clear of the field.
He said: “My form was ropey going
into the event but concentrating on
keeping dry seemed to clear my head
of any technical worries.
“Instead of fretting about my
swing path or anything like that,
my only thought was to hit the ball
with the middle of the club and that
seemed to free my mind.”
Just before their pro-am
Whickham announced a waiting list
for seven-day membership having
reached their capacity of 450.
It’s a dramatic turnaround for
a club which lost 177 members in
three seasons a few years back and
ran up a six-figure overdraft
before successful wholesale
changes took effect.
PAULCOLLINGWOOD
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PAULCOLLINGWOOD
Colly’s aiming
for scratch
Professional cricket has taken Paul Collingwood to golf
courses all over the world and a single figure handicap,
despite the late start as he tells Alan Hedley
P
aul Collingwood has good reason to be
thankful to the game of cricket.
Colly reached the very top of the
game. Ashes triumph, world Twenty 20
success as England captain and an MBE.
Not too shabby for a lad from Durham who
learned to play the game on “the playing fields
of Blackfyne Comprehensive and the Shotley
Bridge club.”
Durham’s elevation to first class county status
afforded him the chance to achieve his cricketing
dreams and also provided him with a bonus
spin-off...golf.
Introduced to the game by his Durham
teammates, he quickly became hooked and made
his way down to single figures.
“I didn’t start playing golf until I was 19,” he said.
“It came along when I got my professional cricket
contract with Durham. The likes of John Morris and
Michael Roseberry and the rest of the guys took
their golf clubs with them wherever we
were playing and I kind of got dragged into it
and I loved it.
“As soon as I got on the golf course I loved
it. It’s a big release from the tensions of playing
professional cricket.
“Don’t get me wrong, we’re all very competitive
on the golf course, me included, but it is the one
thing that takes your mind off the cricket and there
are many times the day before Ashes matches
myself and likes of Straussy (Andrew Strauss) and
the guys have gone out and played golf.
“I’m off four at the moment,” he said as we
chatted at Slaley Hall where he plays a lot of his golf.
He’s also a member of Loch Lomond and plays at
Ramside with his Durham teammates.
“It’s been a bit frustrating lately because I played
for seven months through the winter when I was
away. I’ve only spent 22 days at home which is what
happens in cricket and I took the golf clubs with
me when I went away as you do. That’s one of the
fantastic things about cricket, you travel the world
and you follow the sun and you also get the
chance to play all these beautiful golf courses
around the world.
“I was nailing it for those seven months, hitting
absolute screamers and I probably got down to
about three through the winter. Then a month ago
I went up to Scotland for the weekend to play a bit
and I shanked seven balls in two rounds!
“So I’m in recovery mode a bit now and just
trying to get back to striking the ball with a bit of
conviction and all that sort of stuff.
“I play at Slaley Hall as much as I can and they
are very good to me and I play at Ramside with it
being close to the Riverside and I’m also a member
at Loch Lomond, which is my official club. I’d like
to play more, but things have been incredibly busy.
Loch Lomond is my dream course.”
Collingwood’s cricketing success is well
documented, but he’s also had his moments on the
golf course, one of them not so long ago.
“I was in Dubai with Scotland (who he coaches)
and we were playing Yas Links in Abu Dhabi an
absolutely unbelievably good links course. I was
one under going on to the 17th and I thought ‘this
is it, I’m going to have my best round here’ and I
managed to finish one-over which was slightly
disappointing, but we were off the back tees.
“That was probably the best round of golf I’ve
played although I was one over at St Andrews in
the Dunhill Links Championship but, although a
wonderful course, it is not that difficult when there
isn’t any wind. I’d only had about four hours sleep
the night before so that was a bit of an achievement.
“I’d love to get down to one or scratch, but I’m
not that technically-minded. With the swing that
I have, it’s great when it’s on song but when it’s not
like it is at the moment...
“I’m sure my swing could be changed but it
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PAULCOLLINGWOOD
would be a lot of work. I’ve been to
Jonathan Lupton at Close House and
you have a look at yourself on the
video monitor you just think ‘oh no, I
don’t think I wanted to see that!’ I have
a problem in picking the club up high
and I don’t think I could ever do that.
“I also think cricketers are quite
stiff in the back and we don’t have that
kind of flexibility to turn like really
good golfers do.”
Collingwood has had a phenomenal
England career and became England’s
most capped ODI cricketer when he
surpassed Alec Stewart’s record of 170
ODIs in 2009.
His knock of 206 in Adelaide in
the 2006–07 Ashes became the first
double century by an Englishman on
Australian soil for 78 years.
In 2010, Colly led England to their
first ICC Trophy - the 2010 World
Twenty20. He is also a three-time
Ashes winner - including England’s
series win in Australia in 2010-11 - the
first time they won the Ashes down
under in 24 years.
“My dad started me playing at
Shotley Bridge and my brother is still
captain there,” said Colly. “I always
wanted to play cricket for England.
A lot of things had to fall into place
for what happened to me. Durham
becoming a first class county when
I was 16 was a huge stepping stone.
The funny thing is, my brother was
probably a better player than me when
he was 16, but when Durham became
a first class county he was working and
just missed the boat.
“The Ashes wins are something
I’ll always remember. Playing against
Australia is always the ultimate test,
the ultimate competition. It is like
the Augusta, the Masters of cricket, if
you like, the one that you want to win
and when we did in 2010-11 that was
probably the ultimate for me.
Paul
Collingwood
in action and
below with
the County
Cricket
Championship
trophy won by
Durham last
season
“The Twenty20
World Cup was one of
proudest moments I
have had, holding up
that trophy was like
winning The Open and I don’t
think it gets much better than that,
hitting the winning runs in that
World Cup final and knowing that
you’ve won it.
“You see and experience
success but there are a lot of
down periods as well and you
have to go through them to
become stronger players
and learn how to win.
“You have to be willing
to make mistakes but you
also have to learn from them
and become better.
“You look at golfers like
Bubba Watson.
“It’s great fun watching
someone like him. It’s
ridiculous what he does, but
it’s great watching him. Don’t
get me wrong, I like watching the likes of Luke
Donald and players who have a well-coached
swing but I do admire the likes of Bubba and Jim
Furyk because the number of times they must
have been told ‘you have to change this and do
that’ and they just shrugged it off and say ‘no I’m
going to do it my way’ and they do and stick to
what they know and trust.”
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Alex Belt
Belting
performance
Alex Belt takes championship for
second time in eight years
A
lex Belt is hoping to
move his game up
another notch or two
after winning the De Vere
PGA North Region Championship at
Herons’ Reach for the second time in
eight years.
Belt, attached to Snainton Golf
Centre in North Yorkshire as well as
representing De Vere, said: “My back
nine was a bit ugly and I started to
drop a few shots but I just got on
with the job. Overall I did not play
that well but I holed a few putts and
that’s been the key to my success
of late.”
Belt, 28, is competing mainly on
the EuroPro Tour this year, having
already had a top 10 finish.
“I also like to mix and match
playing in regional and Yorkshire
events because I have to earn and
I may get a few invitations to play
the Challenge Tour. My ultimate
objective is the European Tour and
I feel I’m going in the right direction
with the people around me.”
His team comprises Wynyard’s
Andrew Nicholson, once a regular
competitor in PGA North, who is his
coach; Nick Middleton, who works
on his mind and putting, and sports
psychologist Mark Nesti.
It looked like Belt was on his way
to victory again when he blitzed the
course record at Sandburn Hall with
an eight-under-par 64 in the first
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GOLFERNEWS
James
shows his
support
Former Ryder Cup player and
captain Mark James joined
golfers from the Disabled Golf
Association on the first tee at
Rudding Park.
James, who played in seven
Ryder Cups and was nonplaying captain in 1999 at
Brookline, Massachusetts, posed
for photographs and signed
autographs with the 14 players
ahead of the fifth order of merit
event of the season in Harrogate.
He said: “It was great to meet all
the players. I was lucky enough to
recover from testicular cancer in
2001 and understand how difficult
it can be living with illness and
although for only a short time, a
certain amount of disability.
“When the opportunity to help
the Disabled Golf Association
came about, I jumped at it. DGA
is doing great work around the
country in making golf possible
for people overcoming their
disabilities. To be able to show
the power of the human mind
in overcoming adversity and
encouraging other disabled
people to return to, or start
playing golf, with all the
therapeutic values that it
can bring, is something I’m
passionate about.”
Fourteen players from as
far afield as Northamptonshire
and the West Midlands, with
disabilities including amputees,
paraplegic, autistic, MS and
stroke survivors headed out
onto the course.
The winner on the day was
George Ridley from Preston with
35 points. Second on countback
was Tony O’Brien from Yorkshire;
while Brian Parsons from
Leicestershire was third.
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Kevin
Harmison,
third from
right
Harmison is
leading Brit
Newbiggin’s Kevin Harmison second in
European Championships
K
evin Harmison was the
leading British player at
this year’s EDGA European
Individual Championships,
hosted by the British Amputee & Les
Autres Sports Association – just
missing out on defending his
European crown.
The 49-year-old from Newbiggin
Golf Club put together rounds of 74
and 79 in the weather-effected event
at Belton Woods, Lincolnshire to
finish eight shots behind Denmark’s
Stefan Morkholt in the European event.
The one-handicapper, who lost his
right leg below the knee following an
accident at work and plays with a foamcovered carbon fibre leg with a built-in
shock absorber, did however cement his
place as the leading British player (the
event has become the biggest in the British
disabled golf calendar following the demise
of the British Disabled Open).
Following the event, Harmison said:
“I’m over the moon with the result. There
were a lot of very good golfers playing in the
event, from all over Europe, and to finish second
is a great result for me. I played with Johan
Kammerstad on the final day, he’s a superb
player and having watched him play over the
years I’m really happy that I managed to finish
ahead of him.”
The event was scheduled to be played over
three rounds, but heavy rain meant only 36-holes
were possible. Harmison added: “The first round
was played in great conditions and I managed to
shoot a one-over par 74 – despite having a double
bogey at the last. I was gutted to do that on a par
five and be pushed back in a tie for second.
“On the third day [playing the second round], it
was really windy – gusting up to 30mph and was
incredibly tough. My six over-par 79 was actually
a really good score on the day.”
Harmison has seen a steady improvement
in his game over the last couple of years, thanks
to competing for his club in the weekly scratch
league. He added: “What’s really helped me
improve in the last couple of years is playing in
the Newcastle and District League for Newbiggin.
Playing third man in the team, I can be playing
against some of the best players in the county and
it really has helped me develop my game.”
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MARK
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Mark Ridley
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BIGGEST WIN TO DATE: 16 wins as a professional,
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Northumberland County Championship; Northumberland
Boys’ County Championship and back-to-back
inter-County Foursomes wins with John Kennedy
(representing Consett)
THIS SEASON: “I got off to a good start, winning the NE/
NW PGA Andalucia Pro Am. I also won the Maryport pro
am and I’ve had a couple of other second and third place
finishes as well.
“I’ve started to play in the North Region events this year
again, after not playing them the last couple of seasons.
Hopefully I can pick up a couple more wins. My golf’s
been pretty steady, it could do with being a little bit
sharper but I’m pretty happy with my performances so far.
I do a lot of coaching with the juniors at South Moor too;
I’ve been doing it for a few years now and we have 15-20
kids turning up every week. It’s great to help them get into
the game and see them progress.”
GETTING INTO THE GAME: “I picked up a club for the
first time as a 12-year-old. My dad played at Beamish
Golf Club and got me to go down there with him one day
and I’ve been hooked since. The first round I ever played
I shot 123, from there I progressed through the juniors
at Beamish and broke through into the county setup as a
teenager. I won the Boys’ County Championship at 18 at
Beamish and then got down to scratch at 25 – around the
time I won the Club Championship at Beamish.”
AIMS/FUTURE: “I’m 48 in September and as long as I
stay fit, it would be nice to have a go at getting out onto
the European Seniors Tour when I’m 50. I’d like to be able
to look back and say I gave it my best shot and have no
regrets. You only live once after all.”
INTERESTING FACT: Mark turned pro at 39, having
worked in a print factory for 20 years.
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This month, Simon Olver covers
cutting the grass (it’s not as simple
as it sounds!)
When it comes to life as a
greenkeeper, there’s a lot more to
it than just cutting the grass! That
being said, it does take up a big
portion of our time during the height
of the season.
Mowing, and the way it’s carried
out, can directly affect the success
of any golf course. Generally, this
is carried out early in the day – to
present the course at its best for the
morning players. This can mean
having to survive on very little sleep
during the summer months - starting
work as early as 4am.
Height and quality of cut are
incredibly important, and an area
of huge discussion between golfers,
particularly the height of cut on
the putting surfaces. This affects
the difficulty and playability of
any course; lower mowing creates
faster running surfaces, which are
more difficult to read. Finding a fair
speed, which caters for all standards
of golfers is essential in ensuring
everyone enjoys their round from
low-handicapper to beginner.
A top priority for every head
greenkeeper or course manager is
being proactive when it comes to
mowing - readily adjusting your
practices according to conditions
ensures turf quality and performance
are maintained.
Precision mowing can’t be
performed with blunt or badly
adjusted cutting units as this has
the potential to tear or bruise
grass leaves. Doing so effects the
appearance and performance
of playing surfaces, but more
importantly – damages plant health
and allows destructive diseases to
penetrate inside the plant through
susceptible weak and stressed areas
and cause long-lasting damage.
NEXT MONTH
Sustainability and ecology
GOLFERNEWS
Woodham
back on course
Ernie Wilson
Construction company buys club with
plans to reopen next month
W
oodham Golf and Country Club is
set to reopen after being bought by
a local building and
engineering firm.
The course, near Newton Aycliffe, in County
Durham, closed last November.
The new owners are Hall Construction, a
Newton Aycliffe-based firm lead by brothers
Stephen and Neville Hall who insist they want to
maintain it as a golf and country club.
Several former members of staff, including golf
professional Ernie Wilson, are already back on
board and it’s hoped the club will reopen
by August 1.
As well as the 18-hole course and other
facilities, the site comes with planning permission
for 50 executive homes, a new clubhouse and
a 75-bedroom hotel with conference and
spa facilities. Former owners Washington
Developments spent five years securing planning
permission for the development and described
the economic climate that forced the club into
administration as a “bitter blow.”
As a builder, Hall Construction is well placed
to deliver the scheme but the new owners said it
was too soon to say whether the company would
pursue the opportunity.
It’s believed they have paid around £2m for the
par 73 course and the 214 acre (87 hectare) site.
It will be the third time Ernie Wilson has
returned to the club to take up the position of
golf professional.
He first worked for owner Stan Roberts
between 1993 until 2002 before moving on to the
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Oakleaf complex.
He returned in 2007 to work for Washington
Developments until the course closed last year.
Now he’s back working for the new
management who have exciting plans for
the course.
“Woodham has been a big part of my life,”
said Ernie, “and I am honoured to be the golf
professional at this great facility.”
Woodham was originally developed and first
opened in 1981, designed by the highlyrespected J Hamilton Stutt and has always been
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This special prize is on offer to
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GOLFERNEWS
Course
manager
Roger Shaw
places the first
flag on the
new Ramside
Cathedral
course
Durham’s
new
cathedral
Region’s and country’s newest
championship course at
Ramside is open for business
R
amside Hall has opened its new
championship course.
Called the Ramside Cathedral
course, it’s named in honour of nearby
Durham Cathedral – a UNESCO World Heritage
Site – which is clearly visible from the third hole,
the stretch between the eighth and the 11th and
again when playing the 15th and 16th.
The 7,200 yard par 72 parkland course has
been designed by Jonathan Gaunt, the architect
of Ramside’s original 27 holes in 1994, and it’s the
only new championship standard 18-hole golf
course to open in England this year.
There’s two phases to the opening. The first
The 16th green of Ramside’s Cathedral course
phase took place on July 5 when a loop of nine
holes was opened. It means visitors and members
can choose from 27 holes, including Ramside’s
original Prince Bishops Course. The complete
18-hole course will open in September to help
fairways and fescue rough grass to bed in.
Architect Jonathan Gaunt said: “Since the first
site inspection in 1997 this has been a special
project to work on and it is hugely rewarding to
see Ramside’s long term vision realised. Not only
is the course situated on an exceptional piece of
land, it also has views over two iconic landmarks
– Durham Cathedral and the Angel of the North.”
As well as taking inspiration from one of
Britain’s greatest religious buildings, the course
has its own ‘Amen Corner’ with holes 12, 13 and 14
inspired by those at Augusta National Golf Club,
home of The Masters tournament.
Ramside Hall Estates director John Adamson
said: “I’m certain the Cathedral Course will
further enhance Ramside Hall’s reputation as
one of the most desirable golf resorts and leisure
destinations in England.”
The new golf course is part of a £15m
development taking place at Ramside Hall which
includes a 47-bedroom expansion of the four-star
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GOLFERNEWS
Golfers on
parade
Light Dragoons Colonel’s Appeal tops £1m
A
golf day has added almost
£2,000 to funds used
to support the families
of soldiers killed or
wounded in action.
North of England armoured
regiment the Light Dragoons held
the event at Hobson Golf Club.
In the past 17 years, the
regiment has carried out 19
operational tours of Bosnia, Iraq and
Afghanistan and as a result of these
conflict situations, has
suffered many casualties.
On behalf of the Light Dragoons,
organiser of the golf day Ted Cox
said: “It was a wonderful day, with
everybody taking part thoroughly
enjoying themselves. We had 72
golfers taking part in the event and
the teams all had a celebrity player.
The likes of former Newcastle
United players Dave Barton and
Mick Martin along with
Sunderland’s Ritchie Pitt and Jimmy
Montgomery all played and on the
day we raised £1,913.”
Major General David Rutherford
Jones CB (Colonel of the Regiment)
said: “The Light Dragoons’ Colonel’s
Appeal Fund reached, and indeed
exceeded, the original target of
£1m (of donated money). This is
a Herculean achievement for a
comparatively small Regiment.
We have not achieved this success
(L-R) Colin Brooks, Major (retd) Paddy O’Neill MBE, Ted Cox and
Major (retd) Mel Tazey (Regimental secretary)
through the services or even advice
of professional fundraisers. Rather
we have achieved this success
because we are a family, team
orientated Regiment.
“The momentum behind the
Colonel’s Appeal has been driven
by a strong team of retired Light
Dragoons who have worked
tirelessly to co-ordinate and
encourage the effort.
“On behalf of the Regiment,
Trustees and all those who
have already benefited from the
generosity of many, and of those who
will benefit in the future, I thank
everyone who gave to the Appeal
this past three and a half years.”
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MY TRIP TO PINEHURST
An experience to remember
Qualifying to play in a US Open is always a great
thing to achieve especially when you don’t get to play
in the major championships every year. It was one
that I knew would be terribly difficult to make the cut
for, especially the way my season has been going so
far and, unfortunately, it did turn out to be a step too
far for me. It was a great experience though and one I
will always remember. Getting to see my name on the
leaderboard in a major was awesome even if it was
only for nine holes.
Pinehurst No 2 turned out to be everything I
expected it to be and more. It was really difficult and
mind boggling at times but amazing at the same time.
I have never seen greens quite like them, undulating
with huge run-offs front, back and at the sides, running
into large bunkers or ending up 50 yards away.
Then it was a knee jerking time trying to pitch back
onto the upturned saucer greens that were wickedly
quick and firm, just hoping you could get the right
contact and spin control to hold the green, never mind
getting it close enough to make your par.
There were many different ways to get yourself back
on to the putting surface, either by chip and running
with an 8/9 iron, using a rescue club like a putter or
just getting the blade out to try and judge every little
hop and bump you might get. Basically all options were
possible and you just hoped you chose the right one or
they could make you look foolish and clumsy. Martin
Kaymer’s performance has to be admired by everyone
who is involved in golf. We witnessed four rounds of
pure brilliance, blowing the field away and posting a
score nobody thought possible.
Back in the North East, my congratulations go to
the boys of Dyke House School who have performed
fantastically well this month. Well done boys,
awesome stuff (see page 17).
Finally we’re gearing up for the English Seniors
Open at my club, Rockliffe Hall, on August Bank
Holiday weekend. The course is looking great,
everyone’s excited and hopefully the sun will shine too.
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COURSEREVIEW
Scarthingwell’s
a joy to play
Alan Hedley travels to a course he can’t wait to visit again
E
very now and then a course comes
along that you can say it is a genuine
pleasure to play.
Scarthingwell is just such a course.
Situated four miles south of Tadcaster on the
edge of the Vale of York, it’s an easy-walking
18-hole parkland lay-out with some excellent
holes providing an enjoyable test which leaves
you elated rather than drained as you walk off
the 18th.
It’s become well established since its opening
in 1991, gaining a reputation for a friendly
welcome, quality food and drink and a course
always in good nick.
It’s owned and managed by the Pick family who
developed the site, opening nine holes in 1991,
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extended it to 18 in 1994 and added a purposebuilt clubhouse with a restaurant, bar and pro
shop two years later.
This is not a short course at 6,631 yards off the
back, but I suppose by modern standards it’s not
long either. However, anything around the 6,500
yards mark is enough for most of us.
There are no big climbs here, the front nine is
never more than undulating and the back nine is
flat, but arguably the more difficult with several
water hazards.
The tree-lined fairways are generous - the
rough is not - and there are several dog-legs,
including a couple of classic risk and reward
holes, some testing par fours and lovely par
threes. The hat-trick of par fives are excellent, one
of them a bit of a beast. There’s a tough start and
a fine finish. The 18th is a cracking hole which is
a short par four off the white tees and testing par
three off the blues.
At 430 yards and a dog-leg left to right with
out of bounds, the opening hole demands
concentration from the start. The second is a
shorter par four but it’s followed by another
430 yarder.
The three par threes are all around the 150 yard
mark, but they are all quite tricky as you’ll find out
at the fourth.
The fifth is a real test at 460 yards and as a slight
dog-leg and the next is a par five played uphill with
an elevated green - as I said a bit of a beast.
The best holes are not always the longest holes
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as the short par four seventh proves. Just 278
yards it’s risk and reward as there is out of
bounds and some cunning bunkers.
But it is a birdie chance, as is the
straightforward eighth while the ninth is a
smashing par three and a candidate for the
accolade of signature hole, as is 18 but that
honour goes to the 10th (see fact file).
There’s lots of water-filled ditches to
contend with on the back nine and they will
come into play on 11, 12, 13 and 14 if you’re not
careful, especially with the tee shot at 11 and
approach at 13 which is a very good 438 yard
par four and stroke index one. While 14 is a
big par five at 580 yards with the ditch right in
front of the green.
The 15th comes as a bit of relief and a birdie
chance but beware of going long. Avoid the
ditch again at 16 and it’s another birdie chance.
Two good holes to finish, a dog-leg right
where you must be left to avoid a blind second,
while the 260 yard 18th will tempt a few to
have go but there’s out of bounds all the way
down the left.
Many members consider the hole to be
tougher off the blue tees when it is a par three
of 189 yards.
CONTACT
Scarthingwell Golf Course
Scarthingwell Lane, Tadcaster
North Yorkshire, LS24 9PF
Tel 01937 557 878 (clubhouse Kathy Pick/Eileen Moore)
01937 557 864 (professional)
Tee time bookings 01937 557 864
www.scarthingwellgolfcourse.co.uk
Email ben.burlingham@
scarthingwellgolfcourse.co.uk
Scarthingwell has a
reputation for looking after
its members. There are
thriving mens, ladies, seniors
and junior sections and the
club has been awarded
GolfMark status.
The clubhouse, which opened
in 1996 incorporates the
golf shop, run by resident
professional Simon Danby,
who also offers lessons.
There is a comfortable
members lounge and bar
and on the first floor is the
club’s spacious Dintingdale
restaurant which derives
its name from the site of a
local skirmish at the Battle of
Towton in 1461
GREEN FEES
Mon-Fri before 1pm £20;
after 1pm £17
Sat-Sun before 2pm £25;
after 2pm £22
TOTAL DISTANCE
White tees - 6,631 yards
Blue tees - 6,253 yards
Red tees - 5,544 yards
Orange tees - 4,143 yards
FEATURES
18 holes of parkland golf
Superb clubhouse and restaurant
(open to public)
Plenty of car parking
Locker rooms and changing facilities
Professional’s shop
Long game practice area
Putting green and chipping green.
Single seat buggies available
CADDY’S TIP
Hit it straight off the tee, stay out to the
rough and away from the trees
SIGNATURE HOLE
The 411 yard par four 10th is a dog-leg
left to right with out of bounds left and
two ponds guarding the green. The 10th
requires requires a brave drive and an
even braver second. A great test.
ALAN HEDLEY’S VERDICT
This is a course people keep wanting to
come back to - it’s not difficult to see why
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EUROPRO
Tour win for
Porteous
First professional victory for Garrick
and a £10,000 pay day in Shropshire
G
arrick Porteous claimed
a first professional win
on the HotelPlanner.com
PGA EuroPro Tour when
he took the FSC Invitational title.
The 24-year-old 2013 British
Amateur Champion and Walker Cup
player from Morpeth picked up the
£10,000 top prize after a playoff at
The Astbury in Shropshire.
Garrick carded rounds of 66, 68
and 66 to finish the tournament
on 10 under-par and standing on
the 18th tee he was aware that
a birdie was required to tie the
clubhouse lead.
He coolly put a nine iron over
the water to 12 feet and rolled in
the putt. However, he still had an
anxious wait while the field finished
and confirmed a three-man playoff
involving Garrick, South African
Darryn Lloyd and Rockliffe Hall’s
James Maw.
The playoff took place on The
Astbury’s spectacular par-three 18th
and on the first play both Maw and
Porteous made par, but Lloyd found
a greenside bunker and made bogey.
On the second play Maw too found
the sand but played out to within
feet of the pin.
However, Porteous was wellplaced on the green and birdied from
15 feet for the victory.
“It is great to get the first pro
Garrick Porteous
win in,” said Porteous, who won
£10,000 a brand new Motocaddy
and a Shotsaver range finder. “I got
off to a slow start as a pro, missing
a few cuts, but coming here and
winning feels great and builds up
the confidence.
“It is always nice to win and I
am happy. I will see what happens
for the rest of the season, I think
I might get some European Tour
invites and also play a few more
EuroPro events.”
The first few months on tour
have been a learning curve,
adjusting to the travel, jet lag, the
heat and humidity and playing
with seasoned professionals.
He then made his first cut as a
professional at the Lyoness Open
in Austria, finishing tied 32nd and
picking up his first pay cheque.
THE PGA EUROPRO TOUR RETURNS TO MOOR ALLERTON GC, LEEDS AUGUST 6-8
FREE ENTRY FOR ALL SPECTATORS
42 NORTHERN GOLFER
EUROPRO
Moor of
the same
Yorkshire course prepares for the return
of the EuroPro Tour next month
F
ollowing the success of the
Dawson and Sanderson
Travel Classic at Longhirst
in May, the HotelPlanner.
com PGA EuroPro Tour returns to
the region in August for the second
Clipper Logistics Championship at
Moor Allerton Golf Club, Leeds.
Last September’s debut event
received rave reviews from both
players and tournament staff and
this year’s tournament will take
place August 6-8.
The Sky Sports cameras will film
the final round action, with some of
Europe’s best young pros competing
for the £10,000 winner’s prize.
Last year Teignmouth man Billy
Hemstock beat Pontefract’s Daniel
Gavins in a playoff for the title.
Daniel Godding, director of
operations at the HotelPlanner.com
PGA EuroPro Tour, said: “The Tour
made its debut at Moor Allerton last
year and we were very impressed
with every aspect of the tournament
there. We are delighted to be able to
return to the course - one of the best
in the north.”
The top five golfers at the end
of the season earn Challenge Tour
categories for 2015.
For a full list of events and results visit www.europrotour.com
Daniel Gavins
playing Moor
Allerton’s 18th
in 2013
2013 winner
Billy Hemstock
Longhirst Hall
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NORTHERN GOLFER 43
Third Round
Northern Golfer Match Play Pairs
This year’s Northern Golfer
Match Play Pairs is heating
up - with just 32 teams
left in the competition.
Round three sees 16
games take place across
the region - with clubs
from Northumberland and
Durham well represented.
The deadline for round three
results is Sunday August 3
and the fourth round draw
will be in August’s edition of
the magazine. A total of 82
teams set off in this year’s
event, playing to win a trip
to Portugal to play in the
NE/NW PGA pro am event.
This year’s semi-finals
(Ramside GC) and final
(Tyneside GC) will take
place in September.
2. Mustafa Gun (12) &
Kevin Binney (13)
(George Washington)
V
Colin Marshall (16)
& Paul Tindale (11)
(Durham City)
6. Shaun Stokoe (15) &
Thomas Turner (9)
(Consett)
V
Tony Rudd (6) &
Hugh Thompson (10)
(Durham City)
3. Peter Gallagher (11)
& Neil Walmsley (18)
(Durham City)
V
Darren Smith (9) & Nigel
Swanson (14) (Matfen Hall/
Bedlingtonshire)
7. Craig Fryer (14)
& Michael McSkelly (8)
(South Moor)
V
Paul McVittie (12) & Philip
Ward (12) (Brampton)
1. Len Eyre (6) &
Alan Scambler (9)
(Magdalene Fields)
V
John Barnes (19) & David
Wailes (4) (Bedlingtonshire)
5. Jeff Shield (17) & Steve
Devon (10) (Durham City)
V
David Hornsey (5) & Barry
Cranston) (10)
(Slaley Hall/Consett)
4. Howard Wooton (11) &
Colin Grieve (8) (Goswick)
V
Steve Slater (2) & Gary
Wright (12) (City of
Newcastle/Backworth)
13.David Gray (15) & Mark
Parry (13) (Saltburn/
Cleveland)
V
Gary Bell (9) &
John Johnston (4)
(Middlesbrough Municiple)
10.Rory O’Connor (2)
& Sam Oliver (4)
(Close House/
Bedlingtonshire)
V
Bryan Davison (5) &
Michael Johnson (3)
(Consett)
11.Anthony Lawlor (8)
& Stu Vickery (16)
(Chester Le Street)
V
John Mordue (8) & Tom
Watt (19) (Ryton)
8. George Longthorne (15)
& John Bowes (18) (Crook)
V
Mark Lawther (10)
& Adam Lawther (7)
(Cleveland)
9. Steve Heron (9) &
Kevin Hill (12)
(Ryton)
V
Ray McCarthy (17)
& M. McCarthy (14)
(South Moor)
11.Michael Rutter (7)
& Paul Stocks (20) (Ryton)
V
Douglas Ellison (9)
& Richard Mellor (9)
(Slaley Hall)
12.Michael Rutter (7) & Paul
Stocks (20) (Ryton)
V
Douglas Ellison (9)
& Richard Mellor (9)
(Slaley Hall)
14.Bob Fawbert (11)
Graeme Ogilvie (8)
(Rudding Park)
V
Jason Budd (10) & Lee
Forber (18) (Bishop
Auckland/Crook)
15.Andrew Lincoln (6)
& Anthony Martin (9)
(Catterick)
V
Fred Lewis-Bynoe (9) &
Terry Dady (11) (Dinsdale
Spa)
16.Stewart Jones (8) & Alec
Jones (5) (Bellingham)
V
Steve Gordon (4) & Liam
Nevens (7) (Morpeth GC)
NORTHERN GOLFER GENTS MATCH PLAY PAIRS - ROUND TWO RESULTS
1. Burgess & Welton
lost to Slater & Wright 2 down
2. Davison & Hogg
lost to Smith & Swanson 4 & 3
3. Hughes & White
lost to Marshall & Tindale 1 down
4. Crawford & Harrison
lost to Gallagher & Walmsley 1 down
5. Self & Wright
lost to Gun & Binney 3 & 2
6. Wooton & Grieve
beat McCabe & Lister 1 up
7. Beverley & Dyllaghan
lost to Eyre & Scambler 19th hole
8. Bennett & Harmison
lost to Gordon & Nevens 4 & 3
9. Patterson & Patterson
lost to Barnes & Wailes 2 & 1
10.McVittie & Ward
beat Day & Gibson 4 & 3
11.Jones & Jones
beat Murphy & Murphy 1 up
12.Fryer & McSkelly
beat Slater & McKeown 19th hole
13.Hornsey & Cranston
beat Stoker & Jones 3 & 2
14.Longthorne & Bowes
beat Heslop & Karczewski 5 & 4
15.Rudd & Thompson
beat Ellison & Jamfrey 19th hole
16.Heron & Hill
beat Brady & Harper 6 & 4
17.Davison & Johnson
beat Fawcus & McCaig 3 & 1
18.Stokoe & Turner
beat Elvin & Parker 2 & 1
19.Dix & Smith lost to O’Connor &
Oliver Match conceded
20.McCarthy & McCarthy
beat McCoy & Hicks 4 & 2
21.Mordue & Watt beat Voase & Huggin
Match conceded
22.Saunders & Weldon
lost to Rutter & Stocks 23rd hole
23.Lawlor & Vickery
beat Bentham & Forth 2 & 1
24.Shield & Devon
beat Mapp & Hart 4 & 3
25.Harvey & Bell
lost to Bell & Johnstone 2 & 1
26.Lawther & Lawther
beat Lamb & Taylor 4 & 2
27.Budd & Forber
beat Bailey & Carter 3 & 1
28.Fawbert & Ogilvie
beat McIntosh & Watts 4 & 3
29.Lewis-Bynoe & Dady
beat Smith & Buxton 2 & 1
30.Gray & Parry
beat Scutt & Scutt 4 & 3
31.Lincoln & Martin
beat Morfoot & Fawcett 4 & 2
32.Ellison & Mellor
beat Askew & Hastings 3 & 2
MATCHES TO BE PLAYED BY SUNDAY AUGUST 3 2014
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Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1NE
PLAY & STAY
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For further details telephone
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44 NORTHERN GOLFER
Backworth Golf Club
A MUST PLAY HIDDEN GEM IN NORTH TYNESIDE
18 month Full Membership ONLY £550
Summer Green Fees
9 holes from £10
18 holes from £18
Telephone the Manager
John Robinson on 0191 2684274
Visitors & Societies Welcome
Telephone 0191 2689131 for course availability, information and events
Email: backworthminers@virgin.net • www.backworthminers.co.uk/golf
The Hall, Backworth, NE27 0AH
English
Senior
Open
2014
22-24 AUGUST
Rockliffe Hall is the home to the prestigious English
Senior Open attracting some of the best golfers from the
European Senior Tour, including former Ryder Cup stars
and international players from over a dozen countries.
To find out more call 01325 729999
or visit www.englishsenioropen.com
be part of it
Tickets available at:
> Rockliffe Hall Pro Shop
> Dolphin Centre Darlington
> Splash Stockton
> or buy online at
www.englishsenioropen.com
DAY
TICKETS
UNDER
16’s
10 20 free
£
CORPORATE HOSPITALITY & SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
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Hurworth-on-Tees Darlington County Durham DL2 2DU +44 (0)1325 729999 enquiries@rockliffehall.com
NORTHERN GOLFER 45
ROCKLIFFESENIORS
Paul Nichol (left) and Ges Almond
Heroes set for
Seniors pro-am
There’ll be at least one very nervous team and a couple of equally nervous pros - when
the English Seniors Pro-am gets the action
under way at Rockliffe Hall.
The team in question is from Catterickbased Help for Heroes Phoenix House
Recovery Centre and they will be playing
in the Thursday pro-am having had no
previous experience of golf.
The team of Paul Nichol and Ges Almond
has been in intensive training under the
expert supervision of Rockliffe pro Martyn
Stubbings and European Seniors Tour order of
merit winner Paul Wesselingh.
Paul, from Catterick said: “I’ve always
loved sports - basketball and rugby in
particular - but I’ve never swung a golf club
and to swing my first at Rockliffe Hall has
been wonderful. I’m loving every minute of
it. The coaching from Martyn is superb - he’s
very patient with us. We know we’ve got lots
to learn but I already know it’s a game I’ll
keep up.”
Ges, who is from Northallerton added:
“What’s fantastic about the golf coaching
is that it is about so much more than just
the game of golf. We’re getting to enjoy the
amazing countryside around Rockliffe Hall,
learn a bit about greenkeeping and meet
some true professionals. With their help and
our team’s hard work, I’m sure we’ll go far!”
The pro-am tournament will be held on
Thursday August 21 with the three-day
English Senior Open action following over
the August Bank Holiday weekend, from
Friday August 22 until Sunday.
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Legends for
Rockliffe Hall
Ryder Cup stars Rocca and Torrance
confirm entry for the English Senior Open
T
wo of the biggest names
in European golf are set
to play at Rockliffe Hall
next month.
A star-studded field is expected
at the English Senior Open and
both Sam Torrance and Costantino
Rocca have confirmed their entry for
the tournament, which takes place
August 22-24.
Scotland’s Torrance captained
the European Ryder Cup team in
2002, and has 21 European Tour
titles to his name. Rocca is Italy’s
most successful golfer, having won
five European Tour tournaments
and two European Senior Tour
events. He will be best remembered
for his dramatic putt on the 18th
at St Andrews in 1995 to force a
playoff with John Daly in the Open
Championship - Daly went
on to win in extra time.
Former Ryder Cup player and
captain Mark James will join Rocca
and Torrance; Steen Tinning will also
return to Rockliffe to defend his title.
Paul Wesselingh, last year’s Order of
Merit winner, has also confirmed
his attendance.
Chairman of Rockliffe Hall,
Warwick Brindle said: “Torrance
and Rocca are two of the world’s
most admired sportsmen and it is a
massive coup for the North East that
they have confirmed they are playing
at Rockliffe Hall alongside Mark
James. We’re really looking forward
to hosting the event in the region
and welcoming such a fantastic field
of players to the North East.”
The Rockliffe team was delighted
with the 5,000-plus turn-out last
October and Brindle added: “We
hope it will be even busier this
August. We are pretty sure all the
international players will be here
again and maybe a few more.
“We are hopeful we will get
support from the public, we got it
last year and we are looking for a
bumper weekend.”
Tickets are available now and are £10 (under-16s free).
Visit www.englishsenioropen.com or tel 01325 729 999
Rockliffe
Hall
Constantino
Rocca
ROCKLIFFESENIORS
BLACKWELL GRANGE GOLF CLUB
Same friendly club, new location!!
Challenging 18 hole parkland course
If you’re travelling to the
English Senior Open in August
as well as Rockliffe itself, here
are some of the area’s other
courses you can play
BLACKWELL GRANGE
Formerly Stressholme Golf Club, the new home
of Blackwell Grange Golf Club measures just less
than 6,500 yards and is set in more than 145
acres of parkland - offering a picturesque
setting and wonderful panoramic views of
the surrounding area.
The course officially opened in June 1976
and took nearly four years to build. Darlington
Council commissioned golf architects CottonPemink to design the course and they made great
use of the landscape, designing rolling fairways,
which meander around mature trees, water
hazards and well-placed bunkers.
The course offers a range of challenges, the
biggest threat being the River Skerne, which loops
through the course and lies in wait for errant
shots at the second, third and fourth holes.
In addition to the course, Blackwell Grange
offers some of the best practice facilities in the
North East, including a 15-bay floodlit, covered
driving range and a short game practice area.
10mins drive north of Rockliffe Hall
Visitors & Societies Welcome
Book with the Professional 01325 461002
Snipe Lane, Darlington, DL2 2SA www.blackwellgrangegolf.com
Barnard Castle Golf Club
An easy-walking scenic parkland course
with spectacular views of the Durham countryside
Ideal for all golfers especially seniors
Visitors, Parties and Societies Welcome
Summer Specials
Mondays from 1pm & Wednesdays 10am—2pm.
Only £15 per round or £55 for a 4-ball
Twilight Golf - 4pm onwards
Mon-Fri £12 per round • Weekends £15 per round
Tel 01833 631980
www.barnardcastlegolfclub.org
BARNARD CASTLE
Barnard Castle Golf Club is an easy walking
parkland course with stunning views of the
surrounding countryside, and since its redesign
several years ago this par 73 course has matured
into an excellent venue.
Measuring 6,406 yards Barnard Castle is not
the longest test, but what it lacks in length it
more than makes up for with hazards waiting for
any errant shots. Natural water hazards pose the
biggest threat - coming into play no fewer than
15 times in your round – and perhaps more
for some.
Richmond (Yorks) Golf Club
Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
40mins west of Rockliffe Hall
RICHMOND
Measuring just 6,086 yards from the back tees
and with a par of 71, Richmond may be short by
modern standards but the course record of 63 is
regarded as a truly great score and one that even
the best players rarely get close to.
Richmond presents a true test of
golf, not too long, but defended
by trees, tight doglegs and well
manicured, undulating greens. It
may not test the best players in terms
of length but every player will enjoy
their round.
The key to good scoring at Richmond
is a sensible approach from the tee and a
hot putter. The undulating greens offer a
great deal of defence.
30mins south of Rockliffe Hall
NEW STUDENT SUMMER MEMBERSHIP
Play unlimited golf July, August & September
for only £120
ADULT MEMBERSHIP
Join now for the remainder of the year for as little
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ONLINE BOOKING
For all visitor green fee and open events.
See website for more details
visit www.richmmondyorksgolfclub.co.uk
For more details contact
the Professional or Secretary on 01748 823231
email: secretary@richmondyorksgolfclub.co.uk
Visit our website: www.richmondyorksgolfclub.co.uk
Bend Hagg, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 5EX
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GOLFERTIPS
THE DREADED SH**KS
Contrary to what many golfers think, a shank
isn’t caused by a swing path error; it’s a result
of failing to rotate the clubface from open to
closed through impact.
A swing path that comes from way outside
the target line can make the problem worse, but
hitting shanks is primarily down to not allowing
the forearms to rotate the clubface toward the
target. This means the face is open, and the
hosel makes contact with the ball.
If you have ever suffered from the dreaded
shanks during a round, then you will know it’s
difficult to stop it happening. Think about why
this happens.
It’s a devastating shot, so your anxiety and
stress levels increase and cause increases in
heart rate and tension. This causes the body
to stop working correctly through the swing.
The increase in tension will also cause your
grip pressure to increase dramatically, stopping
the club from naturally returning to square
through impact.
Neil
Whinham
North
ern Golfer Pro
tel 0191 529 2144
for private lessons
and advice
TO CORRECT THIS MISTAKE…
RELEASE THE CLUB
Focus on allowing the
club to release through
the ball, rather than trying
to force the clubhead
through impact
RELAX
Tension in your setup will
be transferred through your
body and makes it much
harder to release the club.
After a shank, try and relax
and allow your swing to
flow naturally
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Focus on letting the clubface release
through impact. A great drill for this is to
focus on your thumbs; they indicate the
position of the clubface. So at impact,
your thumbs should be pointing directly
at the ball. And as you follow through,
they should be pointing at the target.
ONE TO PRACTICE…
To avoid the shanks, practice with
minimal grip pressure on short game
shots. On longer shots, let the club
rotate through impact, try to concentrate
on letting the shot happen naturally,
rather than forcing it.
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Competitions, Northern Golfer, Unit One, Bearl Farm,
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Please include your contact details and telephone number.
Closing date Thursday July 31, 2014. Usual competition rules apply – available
on request. Winners will be published in our next edition.
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AT BURGHAM PARK
Set in the beautiful, rolling countryside of
Northumberland, Burgham Park Golf and Leisure
Club has matured well beyond its years and is now
rated as one of the best championship golf courses
in our region, having hosted three consecutive PGA
North Region Championships. Measuring 6,804 yards
from the white tees, Burgham has a par of 72, and the
course is a real test for the low-handicap golfer, while
allowing the higher-handicappers to enjoy their game.
For your chance to win simply answer the
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Beamish Park Golf Club
Beamish Park, Stanley, DH9 0RH
0191 370 1382
Birtley Golf Club
Portobello Road, Birtley,
Chester-le-Street, DH3 2LR
0191 410 2207
Bishop Auckland Golf Club
High Plains, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8DL
01388 661 618
Blackwell Grange Golf Club
Snipe Lane, Darlington, DL2 2SA
01325 464 458
Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
Brancepeth Castle, DH7 8EA
0191 378 0075
Castle Eden Golf Club
Castle Eden, TS27 4SS
01429 836 510
Chester le Street Golf Club
Lumley Pk, Chester le Street, DH3 4NS
0191 388 3218
Cocken Lodge Golf
Cocken Lodge Farm, Leamside, DH4 6QP
0191 584 1053
Consett & District Golf Club
Elmfield Road, Consett, DH8 5NN
01207 505 060
Crook Golf Club
Low Jobs Hill, Crook DL15 9AA
01388 762 429
Darlington Golf Club
Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 3JD
01325 355 324
Dinsdale Spa Golf Club
Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1DW
01325 332 297
Durham City Golf Club
Littleburn, Langley Moor, DH7 8HL
0191 378 0029
Hallgarth Hotel Golf & Country Club
Coatham Munderville, Darlington,
DL1 3LU 01325 300 400
Hobson Golf Club
Hobson, Near Burnopfield, NE16 6BZ
01207 270 941
Ineos Golf Club
School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe,
DL5 6EA.
01325 303 561
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Oak Leaf Golf Club
School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe,
DL5 4EF
01325 310 820
Ramside Hall Golf Club
Ramside Hall Hotel, Carville,
Durham, DH1 1TD
0191 386 9514
Rockliffe Hall Golf Club
Hurworth-on-Tees,Darlington, DL2 2DU
01325 729 980
Bamburgh Castle Golf Club
The Wynding, Bamburgh, NE69 7DE
01668 214 321
Rothbury Golf Club
Whitton Bank Rd, Rothbury, NE65 7RX
01669 621 271
Saltburn by the Sea Golf Club
Hob Hill, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1NJ
01287 622 812
Bedlingtonshire Golf Club
Acorn Bank, Bedlington, NE22 6AA
01670 822 457
Seahouses Golf Club
Beadnell Road, Seahouses, NE68 7XT
01665 720 794
Seaton Carew Golf Club
Tees Road, Seaton Carew, TS25 1DE
01429 266 249
Belford Golf Club
South Road, Belford, NE70 7DP
01668 213 232
Stocksfield Golf Club
New Ridley Rd,Stocksfield, NE43 7RE
01661 843 041
Bellingham Golf Club
Boggle Hole, Bellingham, NE48 2DT
01434 220 152
Tynedale Golf Club
Tyne Green, Hexham, NE46 3HQ
01434 608 154
Teesside Golf Club
Acklam Road, Thornaby
Stockton on Tees TS17 7JS
01642 616 516
Blyth Golf Club
New Delaval, Blyth, NE24 4DB
01670 540 110
Warkworth Golf Club
The Links, Warkworth, NE65 OSW
01665 711 596
Burgham Park Golf Club
Near Felton, Morpeth, NE65 8QP
01670 787 898
Wooler Golf Club
Dod Law, Doddington, Wooler, NE71 6AN
01668 282 135
Close House
Heddon-on-the-Wall, NE15 0HT
01661 852 953
De Vere Slaley Hall
Slaley, Hexham, NE47 0BX
01434 673 350
Roseberry Grange Community
Golf Club
Grange Villa, Chester le Street, DH2 3NF
0191 370 0660
Dunstanburgh Golf Club
Embleton, NE66 3XQ
01665 576 562
Seaham Golf Club
Shrewsbury Street, Seaham, SR7 7RD
0191 581 1268
Goswick Golf Club
Goswick Beal, TD15 2RW
01289 387 256
Sharpley Golf
Seaton, Seaham, Co Durham, SR7 0NP
0191 513 1100
Gubeon Golf Centre
Walton Road, Morpeth, NE61 3YJ
01670 519 090
South Moor Golf Cub
The Middles, Craghead, Stanley, DH9 6AG
01207 232 848
Haltwhistle Golf Club
Banktop, Greenhead, NE49 9JR
01434 320 708
Woodham Golf & Country Club
Burnhill Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4PN
01325 315257
Hexham Golf Club
Spital Lane, Hexham, NE46 3RZ
01434 603 072
CUMBRIA
Longhirst Hall Golf Club
Longhirst Hall, Morpeth, NE61 3LL
01670 791 562
Brampton Golf Club
Talkin Tarn, Brampton, CA8 1HN
01697 72255
Seascale Golf Club
The Banks, Seascale, CA20 1QL
019467 28202
NORTHUMBERLAND
Allendale Golf Club
High Studden, Allenheads Road
Allendale, NE47 9QL
01434 683 926
Alnmouth Golf Club
Foxton Hall, Alnmouth,
NE66 3BE
01665 830 231
Alnmouth Village Golf Club
Marine Road,
Alnmouth, NE66 2RZ
01665 830 370
Alnwick Castle Golf Club
Swansfield Park,
Alnwick,
NE66 2AB
01665 602 632
Arcot Hall Golf Club
Dudley, Cramlington NE23 7QP
0191 236 2794
Macdonald Linden Hall Golf
and Country Club
Longhorsley, Morpeth, NE65 8XF
01670 500 011
Matfen Hall Golf Club
Matfen, NE20 0RH
01661 886 400
Magdalene Fields Golf Club
Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1NE
01289 306 130
Morpeth Golf club
Loansdean, Morpeth,
NE61 2BT
01670 504 942
Newbiggin Golf Club
Newbiggin NE64 3DW
01670 817 344
Percy Wood Golf Club
Coast View, Swarland, Felton,
NE65 9JG
01670 787 010
Ponteland Golf Club
53 Bell Villas, Ponteland, NE20 9BD
01661 822 689
Prudhoe Golf Club
Eastwood Park, Prudhoe, NE42 5DX
01661 832 466
Wilton Golf Club
Wilton,Near Redcar, TS10 4QY
01642 465 265
Wynyard Hall Golf Club
Wellington Drive, Wynyard Park
Billingham, TS22 5NQ
01740 644 399
TYNE AND WEAR
SCOTTISH BORDERS
Eyemouth Golf Club
Gunsgreenhill, Eyemouth, D14 5SF
01890 750 004
Hirsel Golf Club
Kelso Road, Coldstream TD12 4NJ
01890 882 678
Roxburghe Golf Club
Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8JZ
01573 450 333
TEESSIDE
Billingham Golf Club
Sandy Lane, Billingham, TS22 5NA
01642 533 816
Cleveland Golf Club
Majuba Road, Redcar, Cleveland
TS10 5BJ
01642 471 798
Eaglescliffe & District Golf Club
Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, TS16 0DQ
01642 780 238
Hartlepool Golf Club
Hart Warren, Hartlepool, TS24 9QF
01429 274 398
High Throston Golf Club
Hart Lane, Hartlepool,
TS26 0UG
01429 268 071
Hunley Hotel & Golf Club
Brotton, By Saltburn, TS12 2QN
01287 677 444
Ingleby Barwick Golf Club
Lullingstone Crescent, Ingleby Barwick,
Stockton on Tees, TS17 5GJ
01642 765 000
Knotty Hill Golf Centre
Sedgefield, Stockton on Tees, TS21 2BB
01740 620 320
Middlesbrough Golf Club
Brass Castle Lane, Middlesbrough
TS8 9EE
01642 311 515
Backworth Golf Club
The Hall, Backworth, NE27 0AH
0191 268 4247
Beamish Park Hotel
Golf & Driving Range, Marley Hill,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 5EG
01207 230666
Boldon Golf Club
Dipe Lane, East Boldon, NE36 0PQ
0191 536 5360
Centurion Park Golf Club
Rheydt Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 8SU
0191 263 0041
City of Newcastle Golf Club
Three Mile Bridge, Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2DR
0191 285 1775
Garesfield Golf Club
Chopwell, NE17 7AP
01207 561 309
George Washington Golf Club
Stone Cellars Road, Concorde
Washington, NE37 1PH
0191 417 8346
Gosforth Golf Club
Broadway East, Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5ER
0191 285 3495
Heworth Golf Club
Gingling Gate, Heworth, Gateshead,
NE10 8XY
0191 469 9832
Hetton le Hill Golf Club
Elemore Vale, Easington Lane, DH5 0QR
0191 517 3061
Houghton le Spring Golf Club
Copt Hill, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8LU
0191 584 7421
Newcastle United Golf Club
60 Ponteland Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE5 3JW
0191 286 9998
Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Club
Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough,
TS5 7YZ
01642 315 533
Northumberland Golf Club
High Gosforth Park,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE3 5HT
0191 236 2009
Norton Golf Club
Blakestone Lane, Norton
Stockton on Tees, TS20 3LQ
01642 676 385
Parklands Golf Club
High Gosforth Park,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HQ
0191 236 4480
Ryton Golf Club
Clara Vale, Ryton, NE40 3TD
0191 413 3253
Easingwold Golf Club
Stillington Road, Easingwold, YO61 3ET
01347 822 474
South Shields Golf Club
Cleadon Hills, South Shields, NE34 8EG
0191 456 8942
Filey Golf Club
West Avenue, Filey, YO14 9BQ
01723 513 293
Tynemouth Golf Club
Spital Dene, Tynemouth, NE30 2ER
0191 257 4578
Flaxby Park Golf Club
Flaxby, Knaresborough, HG5 0RR
01423 863 444
Scalm Park Golf Club
Bishop Wood, Wistow Common, Selby,
YO8 3RD
01757 210 846
Leeds Golf Centre
Wike Ridge Lane, Shadwell, Leeds
LS17 9JW
0113 288 6000
Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club
North Cliff Avenue, Scarborough,
YO12 6PP
01723 355 397
Mid Yorkshire Golf Club
Havercroft Lane, Pontefract, Darrington,
WF8 3BP
01977 704522
Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club
Deepdale Avenue, off Filey Road,
YO11 2UE
01723 360 522
Moor Allerton Golf Club
Coal Road, Wike, Leeds, LS17 9NH
0113 266 1154
Tyneside Golf Club
Westfield Lane, Ryton, NE40 3QE
0191 413 2742
Forest Park Golf Club
Stockton-on-Forest, York, YO32 9HF
01904 400 425
Scarthingwell Golf Club
The Scarthingwell Centre, Scarthingwell,
Tadcaster, LS24 9PF
01937 557 878
Wearside Golf Club
Cox Green, Sunderland, SR4 9JT
0191 534 2518
Fulford Golf Club
Heslington Lane, York, YO10 5DY
01904 413 579
Selby Golf Club
Mill Lane, Brayton, YO8 9LD
01757 228 622
Westerhope Golf Club
Whorlton Grange, Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE5 1PP
0191 286 9125
Ganton Golf Club
Station Road, Ganton, Scarborough,
YO12 4PA
01944 710 329
Skipton Golf Club
Short Lee Lane, Skipton, BD23 3LF
01756 795 657
Harrogate Golf Club
Forest Lane Head, Harrogate, HG2 7TF
01423 862 999
Whitburn Golf Club
Lizard Lane, South Shields, NE34 7AF
0191 529 4210
Heworth Golf Club
Muncaster House, Muncastergate,
YO31 9JY
01904 426 156
Whitley Bay Golf Club
Claremont Rd, Whitley Bay, NE26 3UF
0191 252 0180
Kirkbymoorside Golf Club
Manor Vale, Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6EG
01751 431 525
YORKSHIRE (EAST)
Beverley and East Riding Golf Club
Anti Mill, Westwood, Beverley, HU17 8RG
01482 868757
Bridlington Golf Club
Belvedere Road, Bridlington, YO15 3NA
01262 606 367
Bridlington Links Golf Club
Flamborough Road, Marton, Bridlington,
YO15 1DW
01262 401 584
Driffield Golf Club
Sunderlandwick, Driffield, YO25 9AD
01377 253 116
Far Grange Park & Golf Club
Skipsea, Driffield, YO25 8SY
0800 197 2074
Flamborough Head Golf Club
Lighthouse Road, Flamborough,
Bridlington, YO15 1AR
01262 850 333
Hornsea Golf Club
Rolston Rd, Hornsea, HU18 1XG
01964 534989
The KP Golf Club
Pocklington, York, YO42 1UF
01759 303 090
YORKSHIRE (NORTH)
Aldwark Manor Golf Club
Aldwark Alne,YO61 1UF
01347 838 146
Bedale Golf Club
Leyburn Road, Bedale,
DL8 1EZ
01677 422 451
Knaresborough Golf Club
Boroughbridge Road,
Knaresborough, HG5 0QQ
01423 862 690
Malton & Norton Golf Club
Welham Park, Welham Road,
Norton,Malton, YO17 9QE
01653 697 912
Masham Golf Club
Burnholme, Swinton Road,
Masham, Ripon, HG4 4NS
01765 688 054
Pontefact & District Golf Club
Park Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4QS
01977 792241
Marshalls Golf
Heworth Golf Club,
Gingling Gate, Heworth,
NE10 8HY
0191 4384223
York Golf Club
Lords Moor Lane, Strensall, YO32 5XF
01904 491 840
Scarcroft Golf Club
Syke Lane, Leeds, LS14 3BQ
0113 289 2263
YORKSHIRE (WEST)
Wakefield Golf Club
28 Woodthorpe Lane, WF2 6JH
01924 258778
Pannal Golf CLub
Follifoot Road, Pannal, HG3 1ES
01423 872 628
Garforth Driving Range
Barwick Road, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2DN
0113 287 1111
Pike Hills Golf Club
Tadcaster Road, Askham Bryan,
YO23 3UW
01904 700 797
Garforth Golf Club
Long Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2DS
0113 286 2021
Romanby Golf Club
Yafforth Road, Northallerton, DL7 0PE
01609 778 855
Leda Discount Golf Centre
Grange Villa, Chester le Street,
DH2 3NF
0191 370 1757
Sand Moor Golf Club
Alwoodley Lane, Leeds, LS17 7DJ
0113 268 5180
Dewsbury District Golf Club
The Pinnacle, Sands Lane, Mirfield,
WF14 8HJ
01924 492399
Ripon Golf Club
Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HH
01765 603 640
Oulton Hall De Vere
Rothwell Lane, Oulton, Leeds, Yorkshire,
LS26 8HN
0871 222 4690
Whitby Golf Club
Low Straggleton, Whitby, YO21 3SR
01947 600 660
Oakdale Golf Club
Oakdale, Harrogate, HG1 2LN
01423 567 162
Richmond Golf Club
Bend Hagg, Richmond, DL10 5EX
01748 823 231
Otley Golf Club
West Busk Lane, Otley, Leeds, LS21 3NG
01943 465 329
Rawdon Golf and Lawn Tennis Club
Buckstone Drive, Rawdon, Leeds,
LS19 6BB
0113 2506040
Cookridge Golf Club
Cookridge Lane, Cookridge, Leeds,
LS16 7NL
0113 230 0641
Headlingly Golf Club
Back Church Lane, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8DW
0113 267 9573
Hollins Hall
Hollins Hill, Baildon, Shipley, Bradford,
BD17 7QW
01274 530 053
Horsforth Golf Club
Layton Rise, Horsforth, Leeds,
LS18 5EX
0113 258 6819
Rudding Park Golf Club
Rudding Park, Harrogate,
HG3 1JH
01423 872 100
Huddersfield Golf Club
Fixby Hall, Lightridge Rd, HD2 2EP
01484 426203
Sandburn Hall Golf Club
Flaxton, York, YO60 7RB
01904 469 929
Leeds Golf Club
Elmete Lane, Leeds, LS8 2LJ
0113 265 9203
Eureka
Copt Hill, Houghton le Spring,
DH5 8LU
0191 584 1198
George Paylor Golf
5th Tee,Garesfield Golf Club
Chopwell,
NE17 7AP
07737 963881
Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club
Thornton le Street, Thirsk, YO7 4AB
01845 525 115
Bradford Golf Club
Hawksworth Lane, Guiseley, LS20 8NP
01943 875570
Dynamic Indoor Golf
Wideopen, Newcastle,
NE13 7BA
0191 481 3590
Woodhall Hills Golf Club
Woodhall Road, Calverley, Pudsey, LS28 5UN
0113 255 4594
Wetherby Golf Club
Linton Lane, Linton, Wetherby, LS22 4JF
01937 580 089
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Andy Blythe P.G.A Golf Professional
Middlesbrough Driving Range,
Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 7YZ
01642 300 720
Andy Paisley Golf Centre,
Hexham Golf Club, Spittal Lane,
Hexham, NE46 3RZ
01434 603 072
Aslan Golf
Lizard Lane, Whitburn, NE34 7AF
0191 5294210
Bargain Golf
Seaham Golf Club, Shrewsbury Street,
Seaham, SR7 7RD
0191 5130837
also at: Wearside Golf Club,
Cox Green, Sunderland, SR4 9GT
0191 534 2518
& Hobson Golf Club
Burnopfield, Newcastle, NE16 6BZ
01207 271605
Custom Fit Golf
South Moor Golf Club Superstore
Craghead, Stanley
DH9 6AG
01207 283 525
Philips Golf Discount
Unit 3 Strand Business Centre
Locomotion Way,
Camperdown Ind Est
Killingworth,
NE12 5UJ
0191 268 0008
Riverdale Hotel
Bellingham NE48 2JT
01434 220 254
Snainton Golf Direct
Coast View, Swarland, Felton,
NE65 9JG
01670 787 010
Stokesley Driving Range
Broughton Road, Stokesley
TS9 5JJ
The Golf Bunker
Royal Quays Outlet,
North Shields,
NE29 6DW
0191 258 1598
The Golf Dome
The Sport Domes, Tees Road,
Seaton Carew,
TS25 1DE
01429 800581
The Hobson Golf Range
Hobson Golf Club, Burnopfield,
NE16 6BZ
Tim Jenkins Golf
Cleveland Golf Club,
Majuba Road, Redcar,
TS10 5BJ
01642 471 798
ZFL Golf
Unit 8d,
North Tyne Ind. Estate,
NE12 9SZ
0191 270 2362
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Hollinside Park, Fellside Road
Whickham, NE16 5BA
0191 488 1576
The Oaks Golf Club
Aughton Common, Aughton, YO42 4PW
01757 288 577
Moortown Golf Club
Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 7DB
0113 268 6521
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Lullingstone Crescent
Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland,
TS17 5GJ
01642 765 000
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Catterick Golf Club
Leyburn Road, Catterick Garrison, DL9 3QE
01748 833 268
NOR THERN
Ravensworth Golf Club
Angel View, Longbank, Gateshead, NE9 7UU
0191 487 6014
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Morpeth Golf Club captains Geoff Proudlock and Margaret Finnie, and vicecaptains Graham Cook and Allison White completed 108 holes (one for each
year of the club’s existence) in a single day on Friday June 20 to raise money
for this year’s captains’ charity – the Colorectal Department of Wansbeck
General Hospital in Ashington.
The team, who played three rounds per pair, set off on their 108 hole journey (which is
six rounds in case you were wondering) at 5.40am – you can just make out the time on
the clubhouse clock in the background of the picture above.
Supported by Morpeth members, Geoff and Margaret finished the sixth and final round
of the day at 5.30pm. So far they have raised over £1,500 for the charity.
Well done to all.
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Baseball Hats Clearance e.g.
Cobra rrp £15.99
NOW £7.99
New quality,
Cross
clothing in
stock, shirts,
sweater,
waterproof
clothing
20% DISCOUNT if you buy 2
items or more
OVER 100 PUTTERS IN OUR SALE
Odyssey puters TaylorMade, Yes
in stock
putters from only
UPTO
25% OFF
Sunice
Typhoon
waterproof
golf trousers
rrp £79.99
NOW £39.99
Many jackets
rrp £99.00
NOW £59.99
£69.99
SAVE ££’s
Wilson
putters rrp
£34.99
NOW
£24.99
MD Golf Icon
titanium drivers
£99.00
NOW £49.99.
FAIRWAYS £69.99
NOW £39.99
HURRY!
Adams
fairway
woods &
hybrids
UP TO
£30% OFF
OVER 200
WEDGES TO
CLEAR ALL
LOFTS
Selected wedges 1/2
price ie Macgregor
£49.99 NOW £24.99
How to find our
superstore
Leave A1 (m) at junction 63
Chester-le-Street and follow
B693 to Stanley, turn left onto
B6532 (Asda roundabout), follow
road to to end and turn right, pass
Blomfomtein School and follow
sign to South Moor Golf Club
Discount Golf Equipment
Shaun Cowell PGA Golf Professional - Tel: 01207 283 525
South Moor Golf Club Superstore, Craghead, Stanley, DH9 6AG
Open Mon - Sun
9am - 6pm
Early opening
at weekends
All major credit
cards accepted