Mark Ridley wins NE/NW PGA season opener

Consett-based professional Mark Ridley led the field in the first North East & North West PGA pro am of 2025.

Mark topped the leaderboard in the three-player Winter Pro Am at Dunstanburgh Castle with a level-par 36 points in freezing conditions. Meanwhile, Morpeth’s David Clark led his team – including amateurs Ben Maxted and Chris Straker – to victory with a five under-par score of 77 points.

Next up on the NE/NW PGA circuit is the Turkey Pro Am, which takes place March 2-6 at Cullinan Links.