Northumberland vs Lothian – Swanston Golf Club
April 16, 2023
Today we played our first match of the year, with the traditional encounter with our friends from the Lothians, at Swanston Golf Club.
Today we played our first match of the year, with the traditional encounter with our friends from the Lothians, at Swanston Golf Club.
Today, we held two WHS Seminars at Morpeth Golf Club, where we had 74 attendees spread evenly between the two sessions.
A big thanks to Danny Finlay, our Regional Handicap adviser, for organising and taking the lead, he was supported by our County Handicap adviser Michael Arkle.
Representing the Northumberland Ladies Golf Association, we had Secretary Bernie Legg and County Handicap adviser Gemma Duxfield.
We also Neil Burke and Nikki Richardson, from England Golf, to lend their support.
There was representation from over 30 of our Clubs, which is very encouraging, we will be looking to host a ‘mop up’ session for those who were unable to attend.
The feedback and interaction from the attendees was very encouraging, with lots of queries and questions being cleared up on the day.
The 2023 season got off to its traditional start with the Inter County Foursomes, which were held at Magdalene Fields and Alnmouth Village Golf Clubs on the 1st and 2nd of April.
32 Teams started out on Saturday morning, on a cool and damp day at Magdalene Fields- despite the tough conditions there was some good golf played, with some games needing extra holes to bring them to a conclusion.
The annual presentation for both the Junior Golf league and County Junior events took place at Ponteland Golf Club. The event was supported by over 100 people, including Boys, Girls, Parents and Grandparents. A great celebration of the years golf.
Our Juniors won the Northern Counties Boys final for the second year running. An 8.5 to 6.5 over Yorkshire on a bright, cool and breezy day. Thanks to all of the players for their performance and conduct this season, they have been a credit to themselves and the County. There was a big turnout from our executive to support the
Arcot Hall Golf Club hosts the Northern Counties Boys Final on 9 October 2022. Northumberland take on Yorkshire in this 10 per side match, with Foursomes in the morning and singles in the afternoon. Play will commence at 9am. Please come along to support the boys and watch some high quality golf.
Congratulations to Steven Smiles of Longhirst Hall GC who won the County Salver at Stocksfield GC by 2 shots with a net 67. Second was David Blakey of Hexham GC with a net 69 and Third was Ian Rourke of Stocksfield GC with a Net 70. Best Gross was Jon Douglas from Stocksfield with Gross 77. Congratulations to all the
Match Report Northumberland v Durham August 2023
After a tough day in windy conditions at the fantastic Slaley Hall GC we have a winner of The Fenwick Smith Trophy. Alex Buchanan of Slaley Hall GC who shot a gross 75 was the winner by 1 shot from Kevin Innes of Prudhoe GC and Junior Robson of Hexham. Best net was won by Dan Beeson of Whitley bay
Congratulations to John Wood of Arcot Hall on winning the County Forster Cup at Prudhoe GC with 41 stableford points. A huge thank you to Prudhoe GC for presenting the course in great condition and all the catering staff for looking after everyone on the day.
Dramatic end to Teams Championship Hexham retain the Division one Teams Championship on count back from Newcastle United. After the 2 rounds, Newcastle United and Hexham were tied on +4 but Hexham won and retained the trophy they won last year with a better 2nd round and Hexham now progress to the national finals at Lilly Brook GC in September.
The Northumberland County Seniors championship was played over a very well presented Gosforth GC on 6/7 July 2022. Day 1 – 6th July 2022 Some 60+ players played on day 1 of the championship in extremely strong blustery conditions with intermittent showers. A vert trying day for good scoring. The scores for the 15 man-cut to play day 2 ranged