Jim Bentley burrowed his way to victory in Colchester Golf Club’s Rabbits’ Cup.

The 24-handicapper finished three shots clear of the group of four players behind him after returning a card with a nett of 71.

Andrew Jones (23) finished as runner-up on countback ahead of John Cross (26), Paul Lock (24) and John Fisk (22) after all four finished on nett 74.

Colchester also hosted the Intermediate Cup, for players with a 13 to 19 handicap. Andrew Archer (15) was victorious by a clear margin, after returning 67 nett.

David Drake (16) was the closest to Archer with a 69, finishing four shots clear of a quartet of players who all returned 72s.

Robin Tucker (19) claimed third after the countback with his 72 followed by Lewis Chambers (15), Peter Robinson (15) and Terry Barfield (17).

See today's paper for a full round of the week's action from Colchester Golf Club.