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A Cheerful Post
Spring is finally in the air, the days are stretching out, and the fairways are waking up again and hopefully drying out. Daffodils and crocuses are popping up as if they’ve been waiting all winter for their moment in the spotlight. It can only mean one thing: time to dust off the clubs, find that missing golf shoe from last

Are your Club contact details up to date for 2026?
With the last few Club AGMs happening in February and March please can Secretaries ensure that 2026 contact details are added to the Club Contact Form (emailed to Secretaries in October) and returned to Cath Debbage. Many thanks to those Clubs who have already returned their forms.

Sad News
Copied with permission from the NCVLGA website. It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that a lovely gentle lady, friend and former Richardson Trophy team member, Debbie Ross, passed away yesterday after bravely fighting a long illness. Debbie was a longstanding member of Arcot Hall Golf Club and a member of the Vets ever since she

Bridge Day 2025: A Winning Hand for Charity!
We’re thrilled to share that Julie’s Bridge Day 2025 was a resounding success, filled with camaraderie, cards, and community spirit. Thanks to everyone’s generosity and enthusiasm, we raised an impressive £574.96 after covering hall costs. This brings the running total for Northumbria Palliative Care to a fabulous £7,789.17! 😍 And we’re not stopping there! With a few more fundraising efforts

Delegates Day Delivers Fun and Friendly Competition at Morpeth Golf Club
Morpeth Golf Club played host to a lively Delegates Day, bringing together teams for a spirited blend of sport and smarts. The event featured 12 holes of golf across the club’s scenic course, followed by a quiz that tested general knowledge and quick thinking. In a unique twist, scores from both the golf and quiz segments were combined to determine

the ballingall shield
Northumberland claimed a 3–1 victory over Durham in this year’s Ballingall Shield match, held at Ryton Golf Club. Click “read more” for photos.