Dust off those old clubs as we share memories of golf in South Tyneside over the years.
It’s National Golf Day, at least it is in the USA, but that’s a good enough reason to dive back into the Shields Gazette archives for a bag full of local photo memories.
We have scenes from 1967 to earlier this year showing practice sessions, competitions, charity days and a Christmas function in the club house.
Have a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
Or maybe you would like to tell us about some other aspect of South Tyneside’s past you would like us to spotlight.
It could be your favourite school, pub, club, shop or nightclub from decades ago.
Perhaps you want to reminisce on former colleagues you have worked with or players you have lines up alongside in a sports team.
Whatever the reason for getting in touch, tell us more by emailing [email protected]
1. North Marine Park
Back to South Shields North Marine Park earlier this year, with brother's Alfie Best, 6 and William Best, 4, lining up a putt. | sg
2. Back on course in 2024
A break in the weather brings the golfers back out at Whitburn Golf Club in 2024. | sg
3. A treasured possession in 2020
Whitburn Golf Club treasurer Ian McConnell with the Christmas card from golfing legend Peter Alliss. | Local Library
4. Festive in 2017
Back to 2017 when the Happy At Home Christmas party was held at South Shields Golf Club. Pictured were John Lewis Eldon Square partner Andrea Ford, centre, with Cllr Tracey Dixon, left, and Happy at Home's Mim Reay and Margaret Stephenson-Gray, right,. | sg