Tim Dykes led the field in the North East & North West PGA’s Presentation Pro Am at The Northumberland Golf Club as this year’s tournament winners were recognised, and John Harrison received a special award recognising his achievements over the last 50 years.
Penrith-based Tim led the field of 22 players with a seven under-par score of 43 points as David Clark (Morpeth) finished two shots back in second place. James Wilson (Alnmouth Village) was third with 40 points, with John (The Northumberland) in fourth place with 39 points.
John also led his team – including amateurs Ian Watson, Ian Dummett and Franco Graziani – to victory in the team event with a 15 under-par score of 87 points.
At the event, this year’s tournament winners were recognised and presented with their prizes – including Pro Series event winners Michael Skelton and Jonathan Graham (Newbiggin), Thomas Rowland (The Northumberland), Alex Buchanan (Consett), James Wilson (Castle Eden), Wil Marklew (Tyneside) and Tim Dykes (Ponteland) as well as Dunstanburgh Classic winner Vince Guest, Tour Championship winner Graeme Bell, Matchplay champion David Clark, Assistants Championship winner Jack McCall, PGA Championship winner Martyn Stubbings, and Northumberland & Durham Open winner James Wilson.
The Titleist Order of Merit prize was also presented to Jonathan Graham, while the Player of the Year award went to James Wilson.
John’s remarkable achievements over the last 50 years, including winning at least one professional title every year since joining The PGA, were recognised with a special Lifetime Achievement award – with his brothers Phil and Steve taking part in the event along with his partner, Viv Hutchinson, while his son, Michael, caddied for him. To read more on John’s 50 years of success click here.
For full results from the Presentation Pro Am click here.
