Dykes and Jones finish in style

Two Chester-born professionals shared the spoils in the final of the six-event Mansell Finishes Winter Series at St Annes Old Links.

Tim Dykes, a former European Challenge Tour player attached to Penrith, and Royal Liverpool assistant Mike Jones, the reigning De Vere PGA North champion, returned four-under-par 68s to lead the field by two shots.

Dykes eagled the sixth and last holes and Jones, who also defends his PGA Cheshire & North Wales matchplay title this season, rolled in five birdies.

Windermere pro Simon Edwards tied second with Hesketh assistant Curtis Dean.

Meanwhile, Paul Grannell clinched the Order of Merit in his absence and Vale Royal Abbey clubmate Steve Graham claimed the amateur award.