Golf beginners given a free chance to play in North East Feb 2 2012
IN some sports, it’s never a problem where the next generation of players will take their first steps from. Families, neighbours, friends and school pals can set up their own games of football and cricket. more

PGA Cup selection process set to be more even Jan 26 2012
THE 26th playing of the PGA Cup, supposed to be the club pros’ version of the Ryder Cup, will be on a more level playing field than usual at De Vere Slaley Hall in September of next year. more

Jodi Ewart wins final-stage qualifying for 2012 Ladies European Tour Jan 20 2012
JODI Ewart became the first North East golfer – male or female – to hold tour cards for both the main European and American circuits at the same time. more

North East women do region proud on 2012 Ladies European Tour qualifiers Jan 19 2012
WITH the North East having every chance of providing three players for the 2012 Ladies European Tour, John Harrison – the region’s leading coach – yesterday paid tribute to the sudden burst of women golfers from the area making their mark. more

John Harrison to speak at Golfers Question Time roadshow Jan 19 2012
JOHN Harrison and another of his protegés, England Under-16 champion Jack Hermeston, will be among the panellists when the Golfers Question Time roadshow series is launched at the South Moor club in Stanley on Friday, February 17 following a trial run at Barnard Castle. more

Birdie blitz ensures Jodi Ewart is top of the class Jan 18 2012
THE North East flag flew proudly in the fierce winds of La Manga as Jodi Ewart blew away the rest of the field with a six-under round of 67. more

Russell Smith launches Lee Westwood Golf Academy at Close House Jan 17 2012
THE new director of golf at Close House, ex-Gleneagles boss Russell Smith, yesterday announced the launch of the Lee Westwood Golf Academy, the only one of its kind in the North East, Cumbria and Scotland. more

Jodi Ewart is on course for Ladies European Tour  Jan 17 2012
JODI Ewart leads a group of three golfers from the North East who are on track to qualify for this year’s Ladies European Tour after yesterday’s second round of final stage at La Manga. more

De Vere Slaley Hall greenkeeper in crusade for North East golf Jan 12 2012
STEVE Cram, the De Vere Slaley Hall greenkeeper, yesterday used national recognition for the Hunting Course as a platform to launch a crusade for North East golf. more