Jeff Hedden from the Black Hall Club in Old Lyme followed up a 6-under-par 64 in the third round with an even-par 70 in the final round, good enough to win the 82nd New England Amateur championship Wednesday by six shots over Massachusetts' Richy Werenski at Metacomet Country Club in East Providence, R.I.
Hedden, who posted a four-round total of 13-under 267, trailed Peter Williamson of New Hampshire by two shots heading into Wednesday's 36-hole final. Williamson went 72-76 in his final two rounds to finish at 279, 12 shots behind Hedden. Brad Velois of Metacomet CC finished third at 4-uner 276.
Former Yale University golfer Tom McCarthy shot a 67 in the final round to finish in sixth place at 280. Ryan Leahey of Orange Hills CC tied for seventh place at 282. Reigning state amateur champion Tommy McDonagh withdrew after a third-round 77.