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TEEINGOFF TEEINGOFF MATWEBB MATWEBB Opposition Felled Tynemouth man wins N&D Players’ title as City reign supreme ynemouth Golf Club’s shots early and got a few birdies and Webb finds Stewart Fell ended the an eagle under my belt. The key to Newcastle & District Golf my score was definitely making the TLeague season with a win most of those early on. in the Players’ Championship at City “To get a win against one of the of Newcastle Golf Club - as the home best fields of the year is exactly club won the team title. what I needed. I’m looking forward a winning Fell, who shot a four under-par to getting back into the big county 68 to beat Paul Caldicott by a single events next season and competing shot, said: “It’s great to get a win in against the best players now I have such a high quality event right at the thi s w in .” end of the year. In the team event, City of “We’ve had a tough league season Newcastle, who won the league title formula at Tynemouth and I started the year with a dramatic late surge to topple poorly. I got going in the second half Tyneside, had the best three-man Mat Webb reflects on his remarkable success as a of the season, playing some good total on 214. golf and winning seven of my last In the nett prizes, David Craig’s PGA professional in the last two seasons and shares eight games in the league. 68 was good enough for a one-shot Stewart Fell receives the trophy from N&D chairman John Bell “At City, I hit four or five great victory over Jon Green. his plans for the future with Dean Bailey Jonathan The HotelPlanner.com PGA Caldwell EuroPro Tour has announced very sportsperson marks their arrival the guys out there. It was easy to get to a position Waiting game is over it will stage its first event of on a particular stage differently. For Mat where I thought I could turn pro but making it the 2017 season on the Lee Webb, an 11-time winner this season, as a pro was a very different thing. Being unable Caldwell wins first EuroPro title at Moor Allerton Westwood Colt Course at the spotlight was on him throughout to perform my best week-in-week-out left me E onathan Caldwell finally landed his first Among those invited to the season-finale, Close House, the first time his teenage years – in my particular case when he doubting whether this was the right thing to do. the tour has shared a venue sported pink tartan trousers and bleached blonde “After two years of trying to play it just wasn’t HotelPlanner.com PGA EuroPro Tour which carries an increased prize fund of with the European Tour in the hair en route to winning the Northumberland going forwards. I had to re-evaluate and change title, taking home the Clipper Logistics £90,000, are a number of players from the Wynyard Golf Club Championship at Moor Allerton with North East and Yorkshire. With £20,000 same year. county championship in 2012. what I was doing.” An exceptional golf experience J The tournament will be the “Things have changed a lot since then,” he says Relaxing on a short visit home after returning three birdies in his final four holes. going to the winner, any one of the 60-man third time Europe’s third-tier as we recall his win at Newbiggin in his early 20s. from a tough schedule which saw him fly to the Caldwell (Clandeyboye: 70, 64, 69) has field could finish inside the top five and earn satellite tour has visited Close “What on Earth was I thinking?” he adds with a UK from Australia and head straight into the PGA finished inside the top five on eight occasions promotion to the . House, and is set to take place wry smile. Play-Offs in Saunton – where he struggled and in five years, but beat Kevin Harper (East Sheffield’s James Maw leads the contingent in the final week of April. Four years on the 27-year-old - dressed finished well down the field – Mat is incredibly Devon Golf Club: 69, 69, 66) holing a nervy in seventh place on the Race To Desert Details of the tour’s full in more subdued fashion – has more than open about the choices which haven’t worked out. short putt for the title in Leeds. Springs. James Wilkinson (Penrith Golf & schedule will be announced over 20 professional titles to his name, including “I was really good amateur playing off plus- The win lifts him inside the Race To Desert FootCare Centre), Joe Dean (Hillsborough Golf the winter, with more North East this year’s Galvin Green PGA Assistants’ three, I turned pro and I was a s*** professional,” Springs top five, a position which is rewarded Club), Jonathan Thomson (Rotherham) and venues expected to feature. Championship and the Australian National he admits. with a 2017 Challenge Tour card at the end Alex Wrigley (Hartlepool Golf Club) are also Barry Hearn, chairman of the Futures Championship. Having played professionally for two years of the season. “It feels great,” said Caldwell, inside the top 15 and know a good end to the HotelPlanner.com PGA EuroPro A third-year assistant to his father Marcus, with limited success Mat made the decision to who took home £10,000 along with a new season could see them secure promotion to Tour, said: “Close House is one head pro at Bedlingtonshire Golf Club, Mat join the PGA for the 2015 season – one he admits Motocaddy S1 Lithium trolley, Bushnell Tour X Europe’s second-tier tour. of my favourite golf venues admits finding his feet as a has he should have made earlier. 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COURSEREVIEW COURSEREVIEW GOLFGEAR INTHEBAG GOLFERTIPS Golf has been played at Seaton Carew for IN THE BAG more than 140 years - MASTER STROKE with Olympic gold medallist Justin Rose the club’s first written Cameron & Crown putters records date back to RRP: £320 titleist.co.uk PRACTICE 1874. More recently, a comprehensive Scotty Cameron has returned to programme of course four of his most-trusted models improvements has been with the new line of Cameron & Game Crown putters. “These models are MAKES widely applauded by purpose-built 33ins designs, not manipulated 35ins putters, with members and visitors two 20-gram weights to ensure alike. A 610-yard six- the swing weight and feel of these hole academy short changers putters are consistent with their Image credit: L.E.MORMILE / Shutterstock.com PERFECT Brighten up the end of the season longer counterparts. These are course has also been crucial details when it comes to FACT FILE added, which offers the As autumn begins, we’ve got new releases to brighten your making a confident stroke,” says Each of the world’s best CONTACT chance for beginners and golfing days with new flatsticks from Scotty Cameron and Cameron on the putters, available professionals has a specific practice Seaton Carew Golf Cub Ping, three new iron designs from Mizuno, a Callaway driver, in Select Newport 2, Select regime, often outlined by their coach Tees Road, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool families to play together Srixon Soft Feel balls and clothing from Oscar Jacobson – Newport M2 Mallet, GOLO 5 and WINTER IS COMING (or coaches) to ensure they prepare TS25 1DE and enjoy the game in including new woolly hats…Winter is coming. Futura X5R models. Oscar Jacobson AW16 apparel in an ordered and beneficial way. Tel 01429 266 249 RRP: from £18 Justin Rose cemented his place Too many amateurs believe it’s Pro 01429 890 660 an hour or two, showing www.oscarjacobson.com in golfing history at the Olympic enough to stand on the range and [email protected] Seaton is a club which Games, becoming the first male Driver: TaylorMade M2 8.5° bash balls; having a plan and sticking www.seatoncarewgolfclub.co.uk The Stylish Swedes at Oscar Jacobson have unveiled their latest line Olympic champion golfer in more to it can make your time on the range Facebook /seatoncarewgolfclub does not stand still. of autumn/winter apparel for 2016 – combing the brand’s 113-year than 100 years when he saw worthwhile and ultimately improve heritage in tailoring with 40 years on the European Tour. The new off Sweden’s Henrik Stenson in your scores when you get back out on GREEN FEES range, which features a classic colour theme as well as a bolder a dramatic closing round. Rose the course. Mon only 2 for £50 option, includes waterproof jackets and trousers, wind and shower- produced a thrilling round of There are two types of practice Tue-Fri £30 proof options, as well as pullovers and sweaters to keep you warm in 67 to win the four-day event, – technical, using drills and training Fourball £100 all weathers this winter. including a closing birdie to seal aids – and real practice, using Weekend fourball £120 the win with both men playing targets, your pre-shot routine and the last tied at 15 under-par. analysing each shot. A combination TOTAL DISTANCE Rose’s place in Europe’s of these in each session is key to White tees Brabazon 6,920 yards team to face the US Old 6,603 yards, Micklem 6,594 yards getting the most from your time. at Hazeltine this month was 3-wood: TaylorMade M2 15° Yellow tees 6,637, 6,363, 6,290 confirmed later in the month, Red tees 5,853, 5,526, 5,513 adding to a great year for the JOHN’S RANGE TIPS Seaton’s in great shape FEATURES Englishman which has seen him • Write down your plan for the Traditional clubhouse and dining room cement his place in the top 10 of session and stick to it, working on Modern locker rooms and the Official World Golf Rankings. specific areas of the game or drills A visit to one of the oldest courses in the country proves an enjoyable day at the seaside for Alan Hedley Here’s what was in his bag changing facilities OUT OF THE FIRE FUSION POWER from your coach and doing some Well-stocked professional’s shop in Rio… ‘real’ practice ew courses can boast as many different punishing sand dunes, wicked buckthorn, whins Brabazon - the 12th on The Old - a gorgeous The closing stretch is of the highest Six-hole academy course Mizuno JPX900 Series irons Callaway Big Bertha • Take your time. 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CADDY’S TIP Mizuno’s latest range of forged PING Vault putters wall and walk to get each one after the club hosted the English Strokeplay fair driving course. Many of the fairways are foot of sand hills. The 17th is the best of the trio and is one Solid driving will pay dividends irons - the JPX900 Tour, Forged Callaway’s latest driver promises RRP: from £275 • Use practice swings and drills to Championship in 1985. relatively flat, but you have put the ball in the The par fives are as interesting as the par of the finest holes I’ve played and, in my and Hot Metal – bring together to “push the boundaries of ping.com ensure each shot is worthwhile. Eighteen of the 22 holes were designed by right place to get at those greens which, thanks threes - the second is terrific and at 565 yards opinion, is the signature hole (see fact file). SIGNATURE HOLE the Japanase clubmaker’s forging forgiveness like no Callaway SOFT TOUCH When I work with Ken Ferrie, a Dr Alister MacKenzie, the man responsible for to a comprehensive revitalisation programme, it’s a proper par five and, possibly, the pick of The 16th is a monster dog-leg par four The par four 17th - it’s called Snag - and expertise with new materials. club ever has”. Inspired by the legendary Gold Putter vault Srixon Soft Feel ball two-hour session could see him hit Augusta National and many others, and the are simply superb. the long holes although the 484-yard 11th on of 453 yards and it’s not that easy to get the Ball: TaylorMade Tour Preferred X Irons: TaylorMade Tour Preferred it’s a potential card wrecker. Nearly 400 The JPX900 Hot Metal irons Increased forgiveness is at PING HQ, the four new PING Vault putter RRP: £25 as few as 30 balls. other four came from Frank Pennink, another There is a clutch of strong par fours, some The Brabazon and the 523-yard par 14th, which drive into a good position. MB (4-PW) John yards long, the fairway sweeps left to feature Mizuno’s newest material, delivered through a titanium designs bring together decades of expertise • Get the basics right. Pick a target giant among course designers. great par fives and just three short holes - each is common to both courses, are also great Then there’s the signature hole 17th right with mounds and you need to get Chomoly 4140M, for increased ball exoskeleton with a crown and and precision engineering. Two blade designs The 10th generation Srixon Soft Feel ball has been unveiled, with and ensure your alignment is Harrison All the layouts are fascinating tests, but The is exceptional. par fives. while you must keep the tee shot away from your drive in the right spot to have a speeds with the adjustability of sole composed of ultra-light, (Voss and Anser 2) and two new mallet new core and cover innovations to benefit male and female golfers correct – this is the biggest cause Micklem and The Old, both measuring just over The third, named Doctor after the club’s There are several strong par fours needing the buckthorn on the right at 18 - the only chance with your approach to a raised Matfen Hall a forged iron, while the JPX900 ultra-strong triaxial carbon models (Oslo and Bergen) are available to with mid-low swing speeds. Srixon’s Energetic Gradient Growth Core, of the classic ‘I can’t take my range the 6,500 yards mark and The Brabazon, just founder Dr McCuaig, is superb with several two good shots to get to grips with especially the hole with no bunkers - but that doesn’t OUR VERDICT tel 01661 886 400 green which slopes back to front and is Forged continues the development – increasing MOI by 17% on order now, featuring TR face technology - also found in the Srixon AD333 ball, boosts ball speed while the 324 game to the course’ as on the range short of 7,000 yards off the back tees, are a joy. deep bunkers, a large plateau green and another 10th at 400 yards-plus on the Brabazon which make it any easier as the green is quite an This is proper links golf as it protected by bunkers everywhere. A truly of Boron-infused steel, and the Callaway’s previous best for with individually milled face patterns which Speed Dimple pattern combines greater uniformity of dimple design you’re not compensating to hit it www.matfenhall.com This is true links golf - the fairways are bunker hidden over the back. features some stunning duneland and is rated intimidating target tucked between the car should be played - a great test and great hole. JPX900 Tour is Grain Flow Forged straighter, higher ball flights on vary in depth and pitch across the face to with better surface coverage to produce a more penetrating ball flight Putter: TaylorMade Ghost Monaco Wedges: TaylorMade Tour where you think you’re aiming. generous enough but they are lined with Then there is the sixth, Mashie, on The the best looking hole on the course. park, putting green and first tee. hugely enjoyable from a single billet for a solid feel. off-centre hits. speed up off-centre impacts. and maximised distance on full shots. Tour Black Prototype Preferred EF (52°, 56° & 60°)

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t’s been five years since I first met Matty England for the third successive year. I just want to concentrate on getting better and Features Lamb, and little has changed at our meeting This year’s he’s decided to step up to competing pushing myself as much as I can.” place, Hexham Golf Club in Northumberland. alongside some of the best amateurs in the world in Despite missing the cut, Lamb is feeling At that time Lamb was 12 and had just men’s events, starting with the Lytham Trophy the motivated and ready for a season filled with top competedI in his first national event, the Scottish day before we meet. events, including the British and English Amateurs under-14 championship. “For my first taste of a men’s event I was really this summer. “I’ve come back a lot more motivated As every young golfer did, he wanted to be the happy with the experience,” says Lamb, who missed from Lytham than I did from the McEvoy Trophy [an next Tiger Woods. He was ambitious, but only time the cut at Royal Lytham and St Anne’s. “It’s one of under-18 event where Lamb finished fourth earlier From boy would tell if he could make it to the top. the toughest courses I’ve played; if you hit the wrong this season]. The new level is exciting.” Though little has changed at Hexham in those shot at the wrong time it was nearly impossible to As part of preparing for the 2015 season, Lamb five years, you can still hear balls crashing into make bogey. has continued to work with his coach for the last the trees from the first tee as you walk across the “This year is all about building experience at the seven years, Hexham’s Andy Paisley. “I’m really happy car park, the young man sitting opposite me has highest level of the amateur game and getting to with the way I’m swinging the club going into this changed a great deal. grips with playing course at their toughest against season. I’m a much better golfer than I was last year, Lamb is taller, leaner and stronger too, and the strongest fields.” I can get it around without playing my absolute best to man missing his mop of Rory McIlroy-esque hair. His Lamb’s mature approach to missing the cut at now. determination to be a professional golfer remains Lytham speaks volumes. At 17, he has a clear career “I finished fourth in the McEvoy and didn’t play Teeing off & Golfer News Matty Lamb is growing fast as a person and golfer however, as does his ever-present father Darren, who path in mind but he’s also aware of the level of great. Boys’ events used to feel really tough, but I feel has dropped him off this morning. commitment required. really comfortable in them now and I feel like I can with ambitions to reach the very top of the game. Five years on, Lamb’s progression has been “I’ve never been forced into anything in golf, contend in them even when I’m not at my absolute Dean Bailey reports exactly as he wanted. He’s gone from competing in it’s always been about what I want and where I best – a lot of that is down to the big improvement in The biggest news from the fairways of the North East, Yorkshire and around his first national event at 12 to winning the same want to go. I’ve spoken to Andy [Paisley, his coach] my chipping and putting - the ability to save pars. event as a 13-year-old. about where I want to be and how I get there. We’ve “I suppose I’m also more mature and bad shots As a 15-year-old he won the Henry Cooper Junior decided that playing men’s events will give me the don’t affect me like they used to.” Masters, as well as becoming the youngest player chance to progress more than another year of boy’s “I worked with Andy a lot during the winter and the world to win the Northumberland 72-hole Strokeplay events. I’ll aim to see him a couple of times a week through Championship, while last season he represented “Last year I played great in the boy’s events and the summer. It’s great working with Andy because had a lot of good results, but it’s not all about results. I can have 15 minutes or a few holes in the evening If you’re playing on the European Tour and golf is - he’s really good at making time for his students. your only income then results are important, but I talk to him most days and we have a fantastic working relationship.” With a year of big events to come, as well as exams this summer, it’s impressive to find that Lamb has put a lot of thought into his future and how he sees himself progressing in the game. “I’d like to be a Special focus top amateur when I finish my A Levels,” he explains. “If that was the case, I’d think about turning pro rather than going to college in the US. But, if I feel like I haven’t reached that level and I’m not ready, I Dedicated features each month on a range of subjects - from stay and play know that going to study in the US would give me more opportunities to improve and develop. and links golf to visits to areas such as the Scottish Borders and Harrogate

Course profile A two-page profile of one of our region's best courses

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Advice from our resident PGA professional GOLFGEAR INTHEBAG IN THE BAG featuring Jason Day, winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and WGC Dell World Matchplay HOLE MORE PUTTS NEWS OF THE TREWS Gear L.E.MORMILE / Shutterstock.com Gear up Odyssey Toe Up Putters Royal & Awesome trousers RRP: £189 RRP: £49.99 The hottest releases from golf's biggest brands, plus a look inside top tour odysseygolf.com royalandawesome.co.uk for new The creative folk at Odyssey Stand out on the course have unveiled new Stroke with these new designs Balanced technology in from the guys over at Royal pro's bags their latest line of Toe Up & Awesome. With a huge Putters. Utilising alternate range of designs – extended season forward weighting and in 2016 – there’s something toe-up balancing, these for every occasions, from Dean Bailey takes a look at the latest releases new flat sticks promote a the US-themed Pars and consistent straight back and Stripes to the lucky Paddy The golf season is finally here, Odyssey, plus a wedge release from through stroke. Available in Par! design. Paired with a which means now’s the time the legendary Roger Cleveland. Tour favourite #1 and #9 matching cap, these will to get the benefit of some new We also feature some eye-catching Odyssey head shapes. definitely help you stand out equipment. This month sees the trews, an innovate trolley from on the golf course. Columns arrival of a new set of putters from PowaKaddy, and more…

Regular updates from the European Tour as well as insight from local HELPING HAND FootJoy StaSof glove POWAPLAY RRP: £20 footjoy.co.uk Powakaddy Touch Jason Day lifted two titles in experts: Tour Life - with Chris Paisley, Greenwatch, and the Pro-File RRP: from £399 March to record one of the M1 460 (10.5*) The 13th generation of FootJoy’s Cabretta leather StaSof glove, powakaddy.co.uk THE KING IS BACK most successful stretches in the world’s #1 Cabretta glove for over 35 years, is available Cobra Golf King F6 Baffler 4/5 Fairway PGA Tour history – with his now. Updated for 2016 following work with more than 800 of PowaKaddy’s new Touch RRP: £179 second win in as many weeks, the world’s leading professionals, the StaSof is designed for a model boasts the trolley cobragolf.co.uk Day lifted his sixth trophy in AeroBurner TP Fairway soft and comfortable feel - the tailored fit and quality making it manufacturer’s latest 13 starts. The win at Austin (16.5* - plays to 14.5*) the preferred glove for more major champions than any other. technology, capable of Featuring Cobra’s rail system and the F6 adjustable Country Club also sent Day changing pace as you do weight technology, the new King F6 Baffler fairway back to the top of the Official through a touch of the wood aims to offer forgiveness with the option World Golf Rankings. handle. The stylish trolley to deliver a penetrating or towering ball flight. His Matchplay success – Travel can also kitted out with the Developed for headline staff player Rickie Fowler, beating Rory McIlroy in the latest Plug’n’Play lithium the new fairway wood can be adjusted to lofts from semi-final before beating batteries (£549 and £599 – 16-19 degrees. in the final extended range). – extended the winning record RSi 2 (2-iron), RSi TP (4-PW) Features on some of the world's best golfing destinations which began with his win at the PGA Championship last August. Here’s what was in his bag... LUCK OF THE IRISH Callaway MD3 Milled Lucky Clover Wedges RRP: £139.99 callawaygolf.com Tour Preferred EF Ghost Spider Itsy (bent to 48, 54, 60) Bitsy Prototype Launched on St Patrick’s Day, these limited edition wedges have been designed by the Competitions legendary Roger Cleveland. With a laser- etched four-leaf clover, the 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58° and 60° lofts come with a versatile s-ground sole and each has a grind package Each issue features 3 to 4 competitions and we get a great response to these specific to its use. Tour Preferred X Golf Ball #87 - on average over 1,000 per edition 34 NORTHERN GOLFER NORTHERN GOLFER 35 Feature plan - 2017

Feb / Mar: Get fit for golf Get the mind and body tuned up for the new season

April: Yorkshire golf Where to play and where to stay

May: 9 hole gems Selection of 9 hole courses to play in the region.

June: Northumberland Coast A journey from the Tyne to the Tweed.

July: North of England Youths preview Golf in the Borders A trip around the best clubs in the Scottish Borders

August: British Masters Stay and Play Area around Close House. Spectators looking for a game while visiting.

September: British Masters preview The biggest event in the north’s golf calendar

October: Driving Ranges

November: Links Feature (Seaside Golf)

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Congratulations to Northern Golfer on its landmark 50th issue. It has Congratulations on your 50th edition! We have enjoyed working with become the North’s number one golf magazine and one of the best reads you to help promote North East golf and advertise what we can offer the every month. Well done to all and thanks for all your support. players in our region, and we certainly hope to do so for many years to GRAEME STORM, 2X EUROPEAN TOUR WINNER come! Happy Birthday from all at Matfen. PETER SMITH AND JOHN HARRISON, MATFEN HALL I have loved reading Northern Golfer over the past five years. It helps me keep up to date with local golf when I’m on the road. Sharing my Life on Congratulations on 50 editions - always an excellent read. Tour column has also been a pleasure and I look forward to working with DAWN RIDLEY, WHITLEY BAY GC you in the future. CHRIS PAISLEY, EUROPEAN TOUR PLAYER Congratulations on your 50th issue, it has been an absolute pleasure working closely with the Northern Golfer team for the past two years. Congratulations to everybody at Northern Golfer on reaching 50 issues. Keep Here’s to many more issues. up the good work! THE WOODHAM GC TEAM BARRY HEARN, CHAIRMAN OF MATCHROOM SPORT AND EUROPRO TOUR Many congratulations on reaching your 50th edition. In these days of point, click, put it on social media, forget it in 24 hours it’s great to sit Congratulations on producing the 50th edition. The publication has always down and relax with a magazine. The content is always current and had a strong relationship with Close House and has helped us to develop the relevant, and the team are always flexible and very helpful. Keep it going facility. We look forward to working together in the future- here’s to 100! and best of luck for the future. JONATHAN LUPTON, CLOSE HOUSE THE CHESTER-LE-STREET GC TEAM

Northern Golfer is a key part of my marketing strategy, offering wide Congratulations Northern Golfer on your 50th issue! An excellent regional coverage and excellent value for money. magazine for all golfers! ANDREW LEACH, ZFL THE SOUTH SHIELDS GC TEAM

Everyone at Parklands would like to wish our favourite golf magazine a Congratulations on the 50th edition of Northern Golfer, a great golfing happy 50th issue. magazine for our region. THE PARKLANDS TEAM HELEN ROSEBERRY, RAMSIDE HALL

Happy 50th Birthday. Congratulations on a fantastic publication. Congratulations to all the Northern Golfer team on 50 fantastic editions. MICHAEL RUTTER AND THE TEAM, CITY OF NEWCASTLE GC Best of luck for the next 50 and beyond! CHRIS MOUNTER, WYNYARD GC Partnership Packages

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• Full page advert in 6 editions • Full page advert in 10 editions

• Guaranteed premium position for 2 edittions • Guaranteed premium position for 2 edittions

• 2 emailers (2,500 email bulletins per month) • 4 emailers (2,500 email bulletins per month)

• Editorial content (subject to agreed content) • Editorial content (subject to agreed content)

• Banner adverts on the monthly golfer • Banner adverts on the monthly golfer newsletter newsletter

• Link on Northern Golfer website • Link on Northern Golfer website

TOTAL VALUE : £4,860 TOTAL VALUE : £7,850 PARTNERS PARTNERS PACKAGE PRICE : £3,600 PACKAGE PRICE : £5,200 For 6 editions of Northern Golfer Covering 10 editions of Northern Golfer over 12 months. New Motoring Platform

VIP Motoring Partnership Package • August – Feb/March - to cover the next two registrations (6 editions) • Six month agreement • 6 x full pages • 2 x emailer/newsletter to our offstone database • Editorial/Social Media support (Full page road test in one of the issues of your brand)

Optional Extras:

• Exclusive deal to Northern Golfer readers/discount code to encourage our readers to visit your dealersip

• Possible competition with the dealer/ fourball offer (Test drive and enter into a prize draw)

• “Northern golfer sponsor's day”, Incorporate the car dealers to show of cars on the day (Possible sponsors of the event)

TOTAL VALUE : £4,860 PARTNERS PACKAGE PRICE : £3,600 For 6 editions of Northern Golfer NORTHERN

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