KIRKBYMOORSIDE GC is running free golf coaching taster sessions each Monday through June and July.

The sessions form part of an initiative backed by the English Golf Union and the English Ladies' Golf Asociation to attract more players to the game.

After each session all participants are given information on a variety of schemes aimed at ensuring they continue to pick up the clubs, including joining a club, regular playing and obtaining a handicap.

To book a free lesson at Kirkbymoorside GC ring 01751 430402 and quote 'Free Golf Coaching'.

VARIOUS causes will benefit after more than £6,500 was raised via the York Vikings Rotary Club's annual golf day.

Charities supported by the prestigious event over the last few years have ranged from The Lifecycle paramedic bicycle scheme in York, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Sports Aid, Age Concern and the York Women's Refuge.

FORMER York Cricket Club ace Malcolm Pringle, a member at Easingwold GC, won York Squash Club's annual golf tournament at Pike Hills.

The event is played on a different course each year and Pringle was the ninth different champion since the event's inception nine years ago.

A five-under (65) saw John Ashworth win Allerthorpe Park's May midweek medal, two strokes ahead of Richard Bartley. Iain Charlton's five-over 75 was the lowest gross.

Peter Watson topped division two with a nett 68, one clear of Alan Lowe, whose 89 was the lowest gross.

GANTON GC's Naomi Edwards ruled the roost with an eagle at the home of golf.

The 21-year-old sank an eight-foot putt to eagle the second play-off hole and beat Felicity Edwards and Heather Nolan to lift the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews.

EX-YORK City manager Terry Dolan, who plays off 16, partnered Skidby Lakes pro Karl Worby to a 74 in the Lombard Trophy north region qualifying round at Sand Moor, 11 shots off the eventual winning total.

ANNE Wood's five-under (69) won the second qualifying round of Fulford's annual Rose Bowl. Other qualifiers were Elizabeth Burns, Anne Winn and Kath Stubbs.

GERRY Bridge, playing off 20, won Fulford's annual Fell Cup with 44 stableford points.

Updated: 10:23 Saturday, June 04, 2005