Club & Team News

Clark Cup Match

Tyneside v Birtley - 25th June 2008

Roger Martin v A Namjou Won 5/3

John Koranteng v M Barrass Won 1 Up

Chris Burke v M Carver Won 5/3

Richard Airey v M Spence Won 3/2

Dan Beeson v R Robson Won 5/4

Match Result: Tyneside 5 Birtley 0

What a fantastic result against unknown opposition. The match was played in breezy conditions and our course looked a picture.

Well played everyone a great team effort.

Alan Bright
Captain

CAPTAINS DAY 21ST JUNE 2008

Many thanks to one and all who contributed to making my Captains Day so memorable. A special word to friends who travelled from Yorkshire and Scotland for the day. Weather conditions from the 12.00 o'clock drive-in deteriorated and it didn't stop raining for the next seven hours!

It was testimony indeed that nearly 180 players stayed out in the rain. I hope everyone enjoyed the refreshments during the day and the evenings entertainment and food.

PRIZE LIST

Best Handicap - Captains Prize
Joe Aiston Trophy - Mr Colin Campbell 74/10/64

Best Gross
Ritson Hunter Trophy - Mr Dan Beeson 72/4/68
Handicap (0 - 10) - Mr Peter Holehouse 74/9/65
Handicap (11 - 20) - Mr Derek Leath 87/20/67
Handicap (21 - 28) - Mr Len McFadden 89/21/68
Veterans (60+) - Mr Eric Proud 77/10/67 (Front 9)
Past Captains - Mr Neil Buchanan 79/9/70
Ladies - Mrs Pat McIntosh 18 pts (10)
Juniors - Mr Matty Walker 22 pts (10)
Guests - Mr Geoff White 35 pts
Nearest Pin (16th) - Mr Ron Turnbull (20cms)
Longest Drive (18th) - Mr Steve Morton (Sorry we don't know the length - but it was a long way)

Alan Bright
Captain

Newcastle & District Golf League

Tyneside v Newcastle United (Away) - 24th June 2008

Roger Martin v Ross Crowe Won 4/3

Dan Keogh v Warren Young Lost 4/3

John Koranteng v Liam Robinson Won 2/1

Chris Burke v Michael Burrow Won 3/2

Alastair Greenfield v Ryan Young Won 1 Up

Richard Airey v Chris Simmons A/S

Match Result: Tyneside 9 Newcastle United 3

Another great away result for our 9th league match of the season against a strong home team. The match was played in showery and overcast conditions on a much improving course.

Well played everyone a fine performance by the whole team and special mention to the caddies who come along every week.

Alan Bright
Captain

Hadrian League

Tyneside v Wallsend (Away) - 2nd July 2008

D Beeson v R White A/S

James Surtees v A Ross Lost 3/2

J Kidd v L McAlinden A/S

B Beeson v G Billiard Won 3/2

J Turner v P Oliver A/S

A Glendinning v M Davidson Won 3/2

Match Result: Tyneside 7 Wallsend 5

On a much improved Wallsend course Tyneside looked set for a 10-2 victory but saw the last 3 matches of Kidd, Beeson and Turner all halved on the 18th giving a 7-5 victory to Tyneside.

Geoff White
Vice Captain

19/05/08 Executel backs TGC

Leading North East communications firm Executel is throwing its weight behind Tyneside Golf Club by becoming a corporate sponsor.

Gateshead-based Executel - whose MD, Tim Price is a keen golfer and long-standing member of the club - has signed up as corporate sponsor for the next 12 months.

Of the decision to back the club, Tim Price said: "Like most people I want to turn up and play golf and expect the course to be in pristine condition. However, enabling myself - and others - to do this takes a lot of time and investment behind the scenes which many don't realise.

"Tyneside Golf Club stands out as one of the premier courses in the North East and I have been fortunate enough to enjoy its high standards for the past 20 years or so. It would therefore be a travesty if this gem of a facility was now allowed to drift so I've decided to give something back.

"I met with John Cushnaghan and Ian Thompson whose enthusiasm and desire for the continued success of club is admirable and we have agreed a sponsorship package that hopefully gives the club time to develop its commercial potential and achieve the goals that it has for development over the next couple of years."

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