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County Championship – 11 to 18 July – Morpeth Golf Club
A field of 73 took part in the qualifying rounds of the Championship, at the superbly conditioned Morpeth Golf Club. On what started out as a nice day, things changed mid-afternoon when the weather turned and play was suspended due to an unsafe situation with thunder and lightning in the vicinity. Play resumed some 40 minutes later and unusually there
Junior Teams Championship – Burgham Park Golf Club – 28 June 2026
We rounded off a busy weekend of golf at the superbly presented Burgham Park Golf Club who kindly hosted the Junior Teams Championship today. As always a massive thanks to the Club and its members for having us today, particularly to Gill and Keira who made sure we were really well looked after, we really appreciate it. Compliments also to
1st & 2nd Division Teams Championship – Bedlingtonshire GC- 27 June 2026.
Bedlingtonshire Golf Club hosted the 1st & 2nd Division Teams Championship today on a sweltering day in Northumberland. We must thank the Club and particularly Alex and the Greens Team getting the course in excellent condition. There was an unbelievable downpour last night, which washed sand into the base of most of the bunkers, 12 hours later you would never
Seniors County Championship – Ponteland GC – 2-3 June 2026
The Seniors County Championship concluded at Ponteland Golf Club today, on what was a mixed weather day, with some heavy showers and gusty winds. Firstly we must thank Candi and her Teams in the Clubhouse and on the course for their support this week. The course was in excellent order, with widespread praise from the Players. We were also looked
Lancashire v NUGC Seniors – Stand Golf Club- 18 May 2026
The Northern Counties Senior League got underway today, where we travelled to Stand Golf Club to face Lancashire. There were some familiar faces in the line up, with Captain Steve Anderton awarding a debut to Ponteland’s Nick Jones, and bringing Graham Forrest back into the Team after a 7 year hiatus. A damp morning greeted the players as they prepared
Philip Ridden – 100 Not Out
The Northern Counties Fixture between Northumberland and Cheshire on 9 May 2026, marked a special moment for City of Newcastle player Philip Ridden, who gained his 100th cap for the County. In doing so becoming only the 5th player in the 119 year history of the Northumberland Union of Golf Clubs to reach that milestone. He joins the legendary names