Three pros pick up NE/NW PGA pro am wins

Tyneside’s James Wilson added two more wins to his impressive North East & North West PGA résumé as Alex Wrigley returned to the region to pick up a win, and Darren Crowle finished in a tie for top spot at Teesside.

In the Hadrian Healthcare Pro Am at Whickham, James led the field with a six under-par 65 – including seven birdies and an eagle – as Bedlingtonshire’s Martyn Jobling finished four shots back in second place.

James also posted a five under-par 67 to top the leaderboard at the Teesside Pro Am – sharing the winner’s cheque with Darren Crowle as three players – Kieran Graham, John Harrison and Mark Ridley – finished in a tie for third place one shot back.

Hartlepool-based Alex meanwhile led the field at Alnmouth with a three under-par 68, as Martyn and James finished in a tie for second place after rounds of 69.