A STRONG field of 69 players took part in Tony Armstrong’s annual President’s Day at Harwich and Dovercourt Golf Club.

In perfect weather, on a course in immaculate condition, some excellent scores were posted.

In the men’s competition, four members recorded the same score of 43 points.

The winner was Steve Fender, followed on countback by second-placed Robbie Turner.

In third, on countback, was John Mealing and in fourth, in his first major competition, was Lewis Cook.

The ladies’ prize was won by Ruth Stapleton, with 35 points, and the runner-up was Sue Keen, with 32.