Sport In Profile UK Issue 05 | Page 37

houghton-le-spring golf club Houghton Le Spring GOLF CLUB H oughton-Le-Spring Golf Club is a parkland course set in County Durham that prides itself on giving visitors a warm welcome. Club Representative Ann Young took the time to tell us more about some of the fantastic work they’ve been doing lately. 2014 She told us, “2014 has been a really good year for the club with the weather being very kind and this has helped to keep the course and greens in superb condition which brings out large numbers of players, both members and visitors. I believe the course has been in the best condition ever during 2014 with numerous compliments and positive feedback being regularly received during the season from members, visitors and golfing bodies that have visited or organised events at the club.” Atmosphere “The club mood is very upbeat at the moment with members anticipating another good season around the corner with excellent weather and continued hard work and improvements on the course by the greens staff. There are a number of fairly new competitions scheduled as well as a number of regular popular competitions and members are keen to get the season underway. We have a very strong mixed section within the club which seems to go from strength to strength each season and we also have a good social side to the club which is enjoyed by both golfers and non-golfing members and their families.” Facilities “We have an exceptional Pro Shop stocked with an extensive range of leading brands for both ladies and men, including the latest designs from Rohnisch, Daily Sports, Ping Collection, Galvin Green and Oscar www.houghtongolfclub.co.uk www.sportip.biz 37