BELFAIRS Golf club members got into the Christmas spirit with their annual Turkey Trot.

With the course still being wet, the greenkeeper posted no less than five temporary greens on the back nine and the course was some 400 yards shorter than normal and therefore conducive to high scoring.

Playing a Stableford format, schoolteacher Jon Howley gave a master class in scoring as he amassed 46 points to claim top prize and a two-shot cut to 7.5.

Chris Shawyer (25) and Gary Hollebone (21) also played superb golf and both got 45 points and three shot cuts as a result.

However, Shawyer was left to rue the eagle eye of the handicap secretary as he overlooked signing his card and was disqualified leaving him to collect a consolation prize.

Hollebone took second spot, two points ahead of the battling Graham Carter (18) on 43 points who often gives the winners a run for their money if he is not succeeding himself.

David Buddle (26) scored a fine 41 points to continue his improved form since joining the club and was a creditable fourth in a well-attended event.