A GOLF club has hosted the first SpeedGolf competition in the region - a new game that combines running and golf expertise.

Catterick Golf Club held the event on Friday, May 12, and it was popular with members looking for a new challenge.

The aim of the game is to get around the course in the quickest time and the lowest score - and the winner is the competitor with the lowest combined score and time.

Club captain Brian de la Haye said: “This is a great sport to attract those looking to challenge themselves athletically as well as with their golfing skill and competitors are constantly having to decide what trade-off they will go for between speed and care over the shots.”

Winner of the men’s category was Steven Farnworth with a golf score of nett 69 and time of 70 minutes. In the junior category, George Catterall of Catterick was winner with nett 80 in 62 minutes and senior James Barker of Catterick won with nett 92 in 87 minutes.

Mr Farnworth said: “What a fantastic day, I will definitely enter it again.” For information on future events visit www.golfempire.co.uk or contact Catterick Golf Club.