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    Looking for a coach in the Newcastle/North East area

    I’ve already received some good advice on this forum, that I’m following up on. So hoping you come up trumps again. Does anyone recommend a good coach in the North East, preferably within 15-20 miles of Newcastle? I’ve returned to golf after a very (very, very) long absence, so want to start...
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    Seeking a club in or around Newcastle

    Many thanks for the tips. I've checked out both the ones off the Great North Road and they're within walking distance of where I live. Gosforth seems really friendly, as you say. Both are closed to full membership right now, but expecting numbers to drop closer to next spring - although I can...
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    New or second-hand clubs for a returning golfer?

    As an avid player in my youth, I have returned to the fold after a (very, very) long absence. I was hoping for some guidance on my dilemma to either buy second-hand or new clubs (given I will look to upgrade them once I have a sensible handicap again). All advice gratefully received.
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    Seeking a club in or around Newcastle

    As an avid player in my youth, I have returned to the fold after a (very, very) long absence. I was hoping for some advice on clubs to join in or around Newcastle upon Tyne. My priorities are: friendliness (given I will need to find playing partners), quality of the course, quality of club pro...
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