Barnett and Ward defend their titles but only just!
Dave Barnett came back from 2-0 down in the final against Paul Lord to take his 9th consecutive County Closed title.
Sam Ward after an upset victory in the final last year overcame the challenge from her younger opponent Lucy Beecroft eventually taking her 2nd win 11-9 in the fifth.
Jamie Todd beat fellow county Junior Simon Graham to take the B event title.
Steve Cubbins from Tynemouth beat Northerns Dave North 3-0 in the ‘C’ final.
