Golfers tee off at Aberdeen courses as lockdown restrictions ease
The first golfers have returned to courses across Aberdeen after lockdown restrictions were eased.
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European Tour to return in July with UK Swing
The European Tour will resume on July 22 with a run of six tournaments over six weeks in the UK.
Phone service set up after Aberdeen golfers overwhelm online booking system
A new phone service has been set up after golfers keen to play their first round since lockdown began overwhelmed Sport Aberdeen's booking systems.
Apologies after Golf Aberdeen booking system collapses as golfers look to return to courses
North-east golfers face a wait to book a tee time after Golf Aberdeen's booking system collapsed.
Four Aberdeen golf courses could open again next week
Four Aberdeen golf courses are set to reopen next week.
Aberdeen’s European Tour winner David Law: Return of sports like golf will come with mental health boost
Golf clubs in Scotland have been told to prepare for a return to golf as early as next Friday.
North-east sports groups welcome chance to reopen
Sports groups have welcomed government plans to reopen venues next week.
Easing of lockdown will allow households to meet up after next week, Nicola Sturgeon announces
People will be able to meet friends from another household after next week as Scottish coronavirus lockdown restrictions are gradually eased, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Donald Trump deflects Rory McIlroy’s vow to not play with him again
Donald Trump has responded to Rory McIlroy’s vow to never play golf with the US President again after his response to the Covid-19 crisis, saying some professional golfers liked his policies and others did not.
‘Rushed’ return as golfers get to grips with playing under lockdown guidelines
The reopening of golf courses in England was “more rushed than it needed to be”, one club has said, as players returned to greens on Wednesday.
Golf club on English and Welsh border to reopen despite differing lockdown rules
A golf club which straddles the English and Welsh border is to reopen on Wednesday despite differing lockdown rules for both countries.
Scottish Open postponed as BMW International Open among events cancelled
This year’s Scottish Open has been postponed as the European Tour announced the cancellation of two more of its events because of the continuing threat posed by the spread of the coronavirus.
New Volkswagen Tiguan teased in official image
Volkswagen has given a glimpse of what its facelifted Tiguan will look like in a new official image.
Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open called off due to coronavirus
This year's Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open has been cancelled due to coronavirus.
European Tour postpones June events
The European Tour has confirmed the postponement of its events in Morocco and Stockholm in June.
Golf’s Open Championship cancelled due to Covid-19 crisis
The 149th Open Championship has been moved to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
European Tour postpones June events in Morocco and Stockholm
The European Tour has confirmed the postponement of its events in Morocco and Stockholm in June.
A sporting quiz to set you up for the weekend
With live action on hold during the coronavirus pandemic and millions in lockdown, sports fans have plenty of extra time on their hands.
Shane Lowry fears travel restrictions could hamper golf’s resumption
Open champion Shane Lowry fears players from countries badly affected by coronavirus may not get visas when golf returns after the global pandemic.
Tommy Fleetwood hopes Ryder Cup can be ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
Tommy Fleetwood hopes the Ryder Cup can act as an “amazing torch” after the coronavirus pandemic.
Renault Clio knocks VW Golf from top spot as Europe’s best-selling car
The Renault Clio became Europe’s best-selling car in February, taking the crown from the Volkswagen Golf.
Padraig Harrington optimistic Ryder Cup will be played in September as planned
European captain Padraig Harrington expects this year’s Ryder Cup to go ahead as planned, despite the sporting calendar being decimated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus pandemic compels unprecedented suspension of top-level competitions
British football faces an uncertain future after top-level competitions were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Royal Burgess golf club votes to accept female members
A golf club considered to be the world’s oldest is to allow women members for the first time in what has been described as a historic vote.
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Thursday, March 12
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the sporting calendar grew on Thursday as a host of governing bodies took action to prevent the further spread of the virus, while Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta was confirmed as having tested positive.
These were the best-selling cars in February
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released its monthly car registration figures for February this week, and though it was found that fewer cars were sold during the month it has revealed some interesting changes in the best-selling cars of the month.
North-east team clubs together to save threatened golf club from closure
A golf club that could have gone out of business has enjoyed a turnaround in fortunes – thanks to a team effort.
Sick kids to benefit as ARCHIE Foundation and Sport Aberdeen reveal new golf tournament
A new golf tournament will raise funds for poorly children and their families across the north-east.
Appeal after ‘deliberate fire’ at north-east golf club
Police are appealing for information following a "deliberate fire" at a north-east golf club.
Crisis-hit north-east golf club lays off three greenkeepers
Three greenkeepers at a cash-strapped north-east golf club have lost their jobs as bosses look to secure its survival.