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Durham County Golf Union
"Serving the clubs, golfers and talent of Durham County"
The Durham County Golf Union (DCGU), as the men’s amateur golf governing body in County Durham, focuses on administering county championships, team competitions, and coaching programs. Affiliated with England Golf, the DCGU manages course measurements and slope ratings for its 43 member clubs and serves as the local authority on the R&A Rules of Golf and Handicapping.
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Gerry Johnson, President DCGU
Mr. Gerald Johnson 20th November 1956 – 28th March 2025 President of Durham County Golf Union Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews  We are deeply saddened to announce that Gerry Johnson, President of Durham County Golf Union and Member of The Royal and Ancient

Club Rules Ambassador
A Club Rules Ambassador Seminar. Bishop Auckland GC Tuesday 1st April 2025 Â England Golf are running a Club Rules Ambassador programme, aiming to improve the way the Rules of Golf are applied at club level. Clubs can put a member of staff or committee forward to attend a seminar,

R&A Level 2 Rules Seminar
R&A Level 2 Rules Seminar England Golf are running an R&A Level 2 Rules Seminar at Bishop Auckland Golf Club on Wed 2nd & Thurs 3rd April 2025 Cost per Delegate – £40 (including lunch) Limited to 40 Delegates The R&A Level 2 Rules Seminar is targeted at individuals wishing

Les Inskip
Leslie Inskip was a member of Beamish Park Golf Club for 57 years, having joined the club in 1967. He was made Captain of the club in 1985 and was elected as Club Chairman, serving from 1990 to 1997. Les’s deeper involvement in golf in Durham increased when he was
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