Other News

County Exec embraced new technology to meet virtually using Zoom to discuss a number of issues in relation to the fixtures and leagues for the 2020 season.

Hope everyone is coping in these difficult circumstance with golf clubs closed and self distancing.

Due to the Coronavirus, we are now having to live through unprecedented times with people being asked to avoid all unnecessary social contact and to stay away from pubs and restaurants. Those over 70 need to pay particular attention to this advice. So where does that leave us with our golf?

Following the Item of Substance raised at the AGM in November, a survey was sent to all clubs regarding the format of the Secretaries and Captains Meeting at Castle Eden. The results of the survey are as follows:-

The junior girls attended their first coaching session of the year at Wynyard Golf Club. It was a huge success. Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Digital Office Solutions, the elite girls had four hours coaching in the morning with Andrew Nicholson and Andrew Betts.

Coffee Mornings

Please find below the dates of the coffee mornings that we have been notified of. All the clubs organising these events would be grateful for your attendance as they are normally run for charity or to boost section funds.

The junior girls enjoyed a winter fun competition at Wynyard Golf Club. The weather was kind and 5 teams of 4 girls played an American Scramble. There was some great golf and lots of laughter.

Lucy Nimmo from Chester le Street won the most improved golfer. She had a great season. She won the County Mixed Greensomes and the Junior County Greensomes.

10 year old Amy Burton from Wynyard Golf Club won the golfer of the year trophy this year.  She had a great season.  She won the George Crawford Trophy and the Appleby Bowl.

The junior girls had a wonderful two days at the Northern Counties Junior Jamboree at York Golf Club. After the first day's Stableford Competition they were joint first with Yorkshire and Cheshire.  The girls had some exceptional results.