Consett member David Johnson scored an impressive 45 points to win the Spring Open on Saturday, March 30.

His total earned him a five-point victory over Craig Symington (Billingham) in the visitors category and also take the Best Overall prize.

The members’ category was won by John Staple with 38 points, one clear of Ivan Rookes. Mike Henson shot the best gross with a one-over par round of 72.

Claire Bateman’s impressive 42 points meant she won the women’s category by six points from Sarah Calvert.

Spring Open Results

Visitors
1st D Johnson (Consett) 45 (& Best Overall)
2nd C Symington (Billingham) 40
3rd A Ayres (Catterick) 37
4th M Stoddard (Consett) 37 (cb)

Members
1st John Staple 38
2nd Ivan Rookes 37
3rd John Simpson 36
4th Stuart Dozey 36 (cb)

Ladies
1st Claire Bateman (Richmond) 42
2nd Sarah Calvert (Richmond) 36

Best Gross
Mike Henson (Bishop Auckland) 72

Nearest the Pin
Studio Carl Dickinson (Alston) 5’10”
18th Mike Henson (Bishop Auckland) 7’4″

Full Results