President 1997 Captain 1972 Champion 1965 Lilian Bennett, whose passing we mourn this week was a legend of Durham ladies’ golf. Her career included wining the ladies’ County Championship in 1965, and serving the Association both as Captain in 1972 and President in 1997. Lilian played many times for the County team and later, over 100 matches for the Durham Veterans’ team. The early days of DCLGA and Tyneside were of great interest to Lilian who spent much time investigatin

Despite a less-than-promising forecast, the light rain had cleared by 11am and the sun made an appearance for the rest of the day. Some excellent golf was played on a course that was in superb condition. Congratulations to our winners, who scored a magnificent 82 points: Pam Johnson, Kathryn Turnbull, Linda Redman (Chester-le-Street) and Dawn Harrison (South Moor) — with Pam and Dawn pictured. Second place went to Renee Laybourne, Suzanne Welsh, Norma Askew and Joyce Jeary, a

The annual challenge match between the Durham and Northumberland squads took place today at the City of Newcastle Golf Club. Four pairs played 4BBB off scratch for the Ballingall shield. The conditions were very blustery which made playing extremely difficult. All the matches were very close with every one finishing on the 17th green with a 2&1 win. However, Durham managed to secure 3 of those wins against Northumberland's 1 and so won back the shield. Many thanks to Northumb

Ravensworth won the Sivewright Final 3.5 to 1.5. It was a very close fought game played in a very friendly atmosphere. The greens were tricky and the course looked in great condition and the weather was kind, sunny and still. Thanks to Castle Eden for hosting and looking after us, very hospitable.

We had a great turn-out for our Autumn Four-Ball-Better-Ball at Seaton Carew with 46 pairs competing. Some great scores were posted. Yvonne Setchell (Houghton) and Sue Scott (Tyneside) pipped them all with an excellent net 63. They were closely followed by Erin West (Seaton Carew) and Daisy Allom (Tyneside) with net 64. The best gross of 74 (only 2 over par!) was posted by Helen Morgan (Brancepeth) and Sarah Hirst (Blackwell Grange). Full results can be found here Our thanks

Many congratulation to Houghton-le-Spring won won division 1 of the Thomlinson's beating Consett and District 4&2 in the final. In Division 2 Beamish Park beat Ramside 4&3 in the final. Well done to the winning teams and also the beaten semi-finalists, Barnard Castle and Hobson (Division 1) and Boldon and Barnard Castle (Division 2). Many thanks to all the teams that took part in this year's competition. The full results can be found here.

Many congratulations to Helen Ross of Wearside Golf Club who won the May Lowery Final at South Moor today, Sarah Hirst of Blackwell Grange won the best gross prize with Valerie Page of Barnard Castle wining the 2nd net prize. Many thanks to South Moor golf club for hosting this competition and providing the course in such good condition and also to the ladies of South Moor who donated the first prize. The full results can be found here.

A hot and sunny day greeted the players at Whickham Golf Club today for the Inter-County competition between Durham and Northumberland. Despite the heat, some fantastic scores were returned. The Dunn/Mair Trophy was won by Northumberland, who finished with an impressive 237 points, just one point ahead of Durham. The individual winners were Eileen Gow and Sandra Sav from Longhirst Hall, who produced a fantastic 45 points. In second place, with 44 points, were Gloria Goodchild

The Anderson and Sivewright leagues have now concluded. Many thanks to all who have taken part in the matches and to the captains and secretaries who have returned results sheets so promptly. The winners of the Anderson 7 player leagues are:- Division 1 Darlington Division 2 Blackwell Grange Anderson 5 player league:- Division 1 Seaton Carew Division 2 Houghton Le Spring Division 3 Boldon Sivewright North Ravensworth Sivewright South Bishop Auckland The fin

A total of 21 teams competed for the Charity Trophy at Barnard Castle Golf Course. The weather was great and the day was enjoyed by all. The winning team, representing Headlam Hall and consisting of Carol Bradley, Hilary Heslop, Lyn Blewitt and Pippa Leech produced an excellent score of 57 points to claim victory. Finishing a close second, also with a net 57, but beaten on the back 9 was the Bishop Auckland team of Elizabeth Bailey, Sue Spence, Julie York and Maxine Hewit