Martin McCririck
Martin McCririck

Martin McCririck wins the Keith Shivers Bowl at Heworth

South Shields-based Martin McCririck lifted the Keith Shivers Bowl at Heworth Golf Club after beating Nigel Ralph (Tyneside) by one shot in a three-hole aggregate playoff.

Martin and Nigel both shot rounds of 71 and 74 for three over-par totals after 36 holes – with Martin winning the title for the second time after extra holes.

Meanwhile, John Heppell (Brancepeth Castle) finished third, while Ian McEntee (South Moor) was fourth on countback.