Even in a tournament lacking a single member of the world’s top 100 the Great North Open came up with a shock winner at Slaley Hall today.

Miles Tunnicliff opened up a four-stroke lead, with 10 holes to play, in the Great North Open at Slaley Hall.

Bradley Dredge charged into the lead in the Great North Open at Slaley Hall.

Ireland's Des Smyth is three shots off the lead going into the second round of the Great North Open at Slaley Hall in Britain.