The Northumberland County Seniors team hosted Cumbria at Bellingham GC yesterday for our final Northern Counties Seniors League fixture for 2024. Bellingham GC were excellent hosts once again. The course was very well presented and their traditional hospitality and catering on the day was first class. Alec as usual ran the whole show with nothing he would not do to
The third of 5 NUGC Senior Opens for 2024 was held today at WBGC. We would like to thank WBGC and all their staff for hosting this event and for presenting the course is such magnificent condition. Many of the competitors being very complementary about the organisation of the event and the excellent condition of the course. Many of the
A great day here at Gosforth Golf Club where we held the Fenwick-Smith trophy. Thanks again to the club, the bar and catering staff and the green keepers, who all played their part in a really successful day. The golf was, for the first time, decided by play off, after Andy Ross of Arcot Hall Golf Club and Phil Ridden
After a tough opening 2 matches, the Juniors were looking to bounce back against Cumbria at Westerhope. The morning session did not go to plan, where we trailed 1.5 to 3.5 going into lunch, however a fantastic afternoon comeback performance saw us run out 8.5 to 6.5 winners. Well done to the players for their efforts, in what were challenging
A great day here at Tynemouth Golf Club where the weather has been kind for the County Salver. A big thanks to the Club and its members for looking after us so well. The course was excellent as was the food. The scoring was fair, with 40 points being good enough to win the prestigious trophy. Defending champion Dave Slipper
The Northumberland County Seniors team travelled to Otley GC in Yorkshire yesterday for a very tough Northern Counties Seniors league fixture. Otley GC was immaculately presented with a very challenging 5 hole start. Their hospitality and catering on the day was first class. The weather was excellent and the match was played in a fair breeze with very warm sunshine.
A fantastic day here at Burgham Park Golf Club for the 2024 County Salver. Firstly a huge thanks Gill and David at the Golf Club for looking after us so well, the course was immaculate and the food and hospitality excellent. Thanks to the Green keepers and the bar and catering staff, we really appreciate your help. On to the
A disappointing 8-10 reverse here at Newcastle United Golf Club on a damp day at the Moor. Congratulations to Cheshire on their victory. A huge thanks to the Club who hosted their first ever county match- the level of support from Brian and Liam from the club side was superb. A huge thanks to Mandy and the catering staff who provided
Today, the semifinals and final of the Northumberland County Seniors Matchplay championship were played at Longhirst golf club. Thanks to the County President Paul Brennan for refereeing the match. Much appreciated. The course was extremely well presented thanks to Graham and his staff. As usual they made us very welcome. There were a few unpleasant showers from the 6th through
The 2024 County Championship qualifying took place at Matfen Hall on 29 June, with a field of 73 taking part. The scoring was strong in the early stages until the westerly wind picked up and a lot of the under par scores disappeared. In the battle for the Renwick Medal, presented to the leading qualifier, it was Angus Buchanan of
Harrison Sewell of the Northumberland Golf Club came agonisingly close to winning the England Golf, English U18 Amateur Championship at Hesketh Golf Club. Going into the final round, Harrison found himself 7 shots behind, however a stunning 8 under par round of 64, which was good enough to break the course record and earn a place in a 3 man
Matfen Hall kindly hosted the qualifying for the County Championship on Saturday 29 June, the course was presented in excellent condition and we were looked after very well, a huge thanks to Nicola and her Golf team and Keith and the Hotel staff, your help is greatly appreciated by all at the County. On to the golf, there was some
