THE good weather last week encouraged 140 players to take part in the annual Denbigh Golf Club Christmas competition.

All were playing off their summer handicap and the players returned some fine scores.

Dave Clayton's 46-point haul saw him claim overall victory, two points ahead of bronze division winner Bob Jones.

Winner, Dave Clayton 46pts. Silver: 1, Ben Wilcox Jones 42; 2, Nigel Roxburgh 41; 3, Eric Howells 41; 4, David Roberts 40. Bronze: 1, Bob Jones 44; 2, Jon Roberts 43; 3, Paul Wynne 43; 4, Don Walmsley 42. Nearest the pin: 8th, Hywel Jones; 9th, Jon Roberts; 14th, Llew Davies; 15th, Llew Davies.

The winter league returns this week once again with another possible 14 weeks for players to challenge for the championship and the top team accolade.