Ian Lines won the Lancashire International Open Golf Croquet Tournament 14/15 April 2007 by Geoff Young

The 2007 Lancashire International Open Golf Croquet Tournament was held at Heaton Park, Manchester on April 14-15 in summery weather, the lawns recovered from hibernation and most of the players likewise.

The blocks were set up to keep Ian Lines and Tim King apart, and this proved a sound step as they eventually met in the best-of-five final. Ian looked to be romping home 2-0 in games when at 5 all in game 3 he played the wrong ball and Tim took full advantage to win 7-5. However Ian smoothly took the fourth game for victory.

Michael O’Brian beat Fredy Viity for third place. the consolation doubles event went to David Walters and Ros Pimlott.

Justin Brightmore wins Handicap Heaton Park Challenge (24 September 2006)

Played as 18 point games in beautiful weather except for a brief period of heavy rain, which affected one round of play. Flexible Swiss format.

Winning 5 games out of 5 gave Justin Brightmore (Bury), the winnewrs trophy.

His handicap was reduced from 18 to 12. Runner-up was Abdul Ahmad (Pendle & Craven) with 4 wins out of 5.