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Lockerbie’s heading for the sand and the sun

Published 9 January 2009

loccy GARY LOCKERBIE is swapping snow and freezing temperatures in Cumbria for the heat of the Arabian desert in a bid to keep his European Tour card. Lockerbie’s determination to establish himself on Europe’s top tour means he is determined to pack in as many events early in the new year.

Gary Lockerbie targets desert success

Published 8 January 2009

GARY LOCKERBIE is swapping snow and freezing temperatures in Cumbria for the heat of the Arabian desert in a bid to keep his European Tour card.

Martin achieves one of golf’s top honours just four years after debut

Published 19 December 2008

CARLISLE golfer Martin Hand is set for one of the greatest honours in county golf after being named as the next Cumbria captain – just four years after his playing debut.

Golfer Lockerbie ready for South Africa contest

Published 4 December 2008

Gary Lockerbie is hoping to get some top tips ahead of his return to the European Tour when he parties the night away with Ryder Cup stars Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood and David Howell tonight.

How new captain Mary is keeping it in family

Published 29 November 2008

NEW county women’s golf captain Mary Rhodes knows precisely who to turn to if she needs advice about the role.

Left out Lockerbie lands £1k bill

Published 19 November 2008

CUMBRIAN golf star Gary Lockerbie found himself £1,000 out of pocket after being thwarted in his hopes of playing in the UBS Hong Kong Open.

Golfing Johnstones are keeping it in the family

Published 19 November 2008

GOLF'S a generation game for the Johnstone family.

County kids teach university students a lesson

Published 19 November 2008

CUMBRIA’S junior golf team defeated the University of Manchester by six matches to two in a friendly. The match was arranged through Oliver Smith, an ex-Cumbria junior and now at the University of Manchester.

Johnstone family celebrate triple golf success

Published 14 November 2008

Golf's a generation game for the Johnstone family.

Craig’s Tour dream in the rough

Published 11 November 2008

CARLISLE golfer Craig Goodfellow today admitted his dream of playing on the European Tour may never become a reality.

Carlisle's Goodfellow bids to join European Tour superstars

Published 4 November 2008

Carlisle golfer Craig Goodfellow hopes he’s hit peak form in time to land his European Tour ticket.

Gary’s back on Tour – with a new caddie and club

Published 31 October 2008

CUMBRIAN golfer Gary Lockerbie will relaunch his European Tour career with a new club and a new caddie.

Carnoustie victory for Keswick duo McNichol and Barnes

Published 25 October 2008

Keswick duo Alan McNichol and Richard Barnes have won the 2008 International Pairs UK Final at Carnoustie.

Gary’s up for the Challenge

Published 22 October 2008

CUMBRIAN golf star Gary Lockerbie insists he won’t crack under pressure as he prepares to battle it out for the Challenge Tour crown.

Carlisle's Stony Holme course is on the up after flood horror

Published 11 October 2008

The uprooted trees, drowned sheep and rubbish strewn all over the fairways and greens was like a scene from a disaster film.

Golf green will swing into action

Published 11 October 2008

WORK is nearly complete on the 10-year renovation of Workington golf course.

Cumbrian teenage golfer set to play for England

Published 9 October 2008

Teenage county golfer Seb Crookall-Nixon hopes an impressive display for England in their home international clash with Ireland this weekend will see him digging out his passport for South Africa and Japan.

Teenager McIlroy takes comfort from Padraig Harrington’s helpful hints

Published 4 October 2008

Teenager Rory McIlroy will take inspiration from double Open champion Padraig Harrington as he attempts to win his first European Tour title in the Dunhill Links Championship.