James Simpson and Whickham captain Michael Farrey
James Simpson and Whickham captain Michael Farrey

James Simpson wins the Hollinside Scratch Trophy at Whickham

James Simpson lifted the Hollinside Scratch Trophy at his home club.

Whickham-based James led the field with a one under-par round of 70 in the 18-hole scratch event, which is part of the Durham Order of Merit, as Matty Cornish finished second and Robbie Cornish was third – both players shooting one over-par rounds of 72 and being separated by countback.