The winner of the seniors’ stableford competition at the Essex Golf and Country Club was Bob Prescott thanks to his excellent score in difficult conditions.

On a cold morning, with frozen greens and rock-hard fairways, 30 seniors turned out, but none could better Prescott’s 36-points haul.

Second, with 34 points, was 25-handicapper Peter Pidlisny, while taking third, with 33 points, was 19-handicapper Roger Farson.

Best par four score winner, with a total of 22 points, was Jeff Robinson and nearest the pin on the par three 14th hole was Farson.