2014 Mizuno Race 2 Rockliffe Under Starter's Orders

Durham’s successful junior golf order of merit, the Mizuno Race 2 Rockliffe, continues to go from strength to strength.

The 2014 competition will feature new qualifying events after a season in which more than 140 boys and girls played over 800 rounds of golf between them in a bid to be one of finalists who competed at Rockliffe Hall.

This year will see the 16 qualifying events start with the Durham County Junior Golf Society Spring Meeting on April 17 building up to the grand final on August 31.

The full list of qualifying events is:

• April 17 DCJGS Spring Meeting Hartlepool GC
• May 5    DCJGS Green & Crombie Trophy Whickham GC
• May 26  Junior Open    Billingham GC
• June 8  Junior Open    Ramside Hall GC
• July 6    Junior Open    Brancepeth Castle GC
• July 21 Junior Open    Houghton Le Spring GC
• July 25  Junior Open    Dinsdale Spa GC
• July 28  Junior Open    Wearside GC
• July 31  Junior Open    Crook GC
• August 5  DCJGS Jack Golightly   South Moor GC
• August 7 Junior Open    Chester Le Street GC
• August 12 Junior Open     Boldon GC
• August 15 Junior Open    Bishop Auckland GC
• August 18 Junior Open    Beamish Park GC
• August 21  Junior Open    Tyneside GC
• August 25  Junior Open    Durham City GC
• August 31   Grand Final    Rockliffe Hall GC

The Mizuno Race 2 Rockliffe is now in its fourth year and is proving an ideal environment in which young golfers can develop their skills by playing competitively against those of a similar ability on a variety of courses.

Carl Moorfoot, from Woodham GC, became the third Race 2 Rockliffe champion, winning a set of Mizuno clubs, while Natasha Martin, from Beamish Park GC, won the 2013 nett championship.

The Race 2 Rockliffe order of merit is again completely free to enter and open to any club member in County Durham with a CONGU Handicap (max 28 boys/36 girls) aged under 21 on 01.01.14.

The competition is once again backed by Mizuno Golf and Rockliffe Hall.

Says Jonathan Ward, County Development Officer for the Durham County Golf Partnership: “We are delighted with the way the Race 2 Rockliffe continues to develop as one of the country’s premier order of merit competitions for juniors.

“Competing on different courses against players of a similar ability is a great way for the young players to develop their golfing skills and test themselves against their peers.

“Thanks to the continuing support of Mizuno and Rockliffe Hall, the end of season final will again be a day to remember with some great prizes on offer and a golf course to match.”

Players can find further information, registration details and rules by visiting the Durham County Golf Partnership website www.durhamgolfpartnership.com

Registrations will close at the fifth event on the schedule while those registered must compete in a minimum of five events to be eligible to qualify for the final.

Competitors can also follow their progress by liking the Race 2 Rockliffe Facebook page.

The Durham CGP are also looking for further sponsors to support the cost of scoreboards, trophies and banners at the final. So if any local businesses would like to enjoy some great exposure please contact Jonathan at [email protected]