It is with regret that we inform you that Viv Atkinson died yesterday, peacefully in hospital with her family by her side. Viv was a member at Whitburn Golf Club from the early 1970s. She played regularly on the teams, was Lady and Club Secretary at Whitburn and moved on to both DCLGA committee as well as the Past Captain's Society where she served as both Secretary and President. An active supporter of golf from Club to County for many years. She is remembered with fondness

Unfortunately Brancepeth Castle Golf Club was closed today due to the overnight rain and therefore we have been unable to start the knockout phase of the Championship today as planned. They cannot accommodate all the tee times that we require to hold the first matchplay round tomorrow and therefore we are looking to re-schedule. We will post here again once the arrangements for the knock-out rounds of the Championship have been finalised, but in the meantime please be aware t

It was a beautiful day at Brancepeth with plenty of sunshine and very little wind. The Greener Cup was won by Val Brown of Brancepeth, with an impressive 38 points. Sonya Stephenson of Chester-le-Street finished 2nd with 32 points. Janine Lutz, also representing Brancepeth, was awarded the Lillian Bennett Trophy for best gross. Many thanks to everyone who played and supported the event.

Many congratulations to the team of Linda Hicks, Barbara Hillier and Liz Musto from Ingleby Barwick who won the Spring Waltz at Sharpley. They played very well and had a great score of 81 points. Many thanks to everyone who took part and for Sharpley who made us feel so welcome. The full results can be found here.

50 teams have now entered the Vine Trophy to be held at Durham City Golf Club on Monday 1st June. In order to fit everyone in, the tee times will need to run from 08:30 until 15:00. Therefore entries are now closed as it is likely that the final groups will not finish their rounds until after 7pm.

Boldon Ladies were nominated in the Women and Girls' Trailblazer category at the England Golf Awards, although they didn't win they had a fabulous time. From left to right, Lynne Dobson, Judith English, Alison Smith (captain), Sarah Barnes, Sharon Campbell, Rio Jones (manager) and Tracey Charlton. Their purpose was simple: widen access, build confidence and create a supportive route from first interest to long term participation. The programme is guided by four core values —

It is with great sadness that we let you know that we have been made aware that Pam Twinn (nee Dinning) has died. Pam joined Ryton as a junior with her mother, father and younger brother Guy; often accessing the then 9 hole course by crossing over the railway line rather than using the longer way round by road! Her first successes in club competitions came in 1956 (winning the Calcutta Cup and Jubilee Vase), during which year she also won the Durham County Greener Cup and C

Past President Dorothy Harrison would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas . She has been overwhelmed by the number of cards and best wishes she received. She is doing fine and has settled well into her care home.

Past President Lillian Bennett reached the milestone of 100 years of age today. All members of DCLGA offer our sincere congratulation and wish her Many Happy Returns on her "Very Special" Birthday.

The first meeting of the new DCLGA committee took place on Monday at Brancepeth Castle golf club. Whilst we were there, current Brancepeth Ladies Captain Jill Dickinson and Vice Captain Margaret Campbell (who takes over on Saturday) presented our new DCLGA Captain Marian Goodyear with a lovely bottle of wine called the Guv’nor in a beautiful presentation box made by Margaret. We also started our celebrations early by having Christmas lunch after the meeting. Of course, we we