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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
NUGC v Cheshire- Northern Counties – Alnmouth GC – 9 May 2026
We entertaimed Cheshire, where we ran out 11-7 winners in our first Northern Counties match of the season at a superbly presented Alnmouth Golf Club (Foxton Hall). Firstly a huge thank you to the Club for hosting us today – specifically to Daniel and the Office Team, Jim and the Greens Teams and Lee and the Food and Beverage Team.
North-South Trophy- Bamburgh Castle Golf Club – 2 May 2026
We were at the wonderful Bamburgh Castle Golf Club for the 2026 North-South Trophy, where a field of 81 competed to win our first individual scratch competition of the season. The course was presented in immaculate condition, on a calm sunny day on the glorious Northumberland coast. Firstly a huge thank you to the Golf Club for looking after us
Northumberland and Inter County Foursomes Final – 25 April – Alnmouth Village GC
A fabulous day here at Alnmouth Village Golf Club for the Northumberland and Durham County Golf Union Inter County Foursomes finals. The Durham County Golf Union final sees South Shields Golf Club take on Eaglescliffe Golf Club for a place in the Inter County Final. The Northumberland final sees a battle of the links clubs, with Newbiggin Golf Club taking