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David Cornes in National GC B Level Final

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David Cornes (Crake Valley) represented the north west in the GC B level National Finals at Compton (Eastbourne) recently. Although hindered by an ongoing ankle injury David managed to win 9 out of 16 games. This total was only bettered by 2 players including Tony McCann (Croquet Durham) who deservedly won the title with 13 wins.

Following his return home David has received a diagnosis that his ankle tendons are damaged and he has to use crutches to get around. This means he had to withdraw from the recent NW Fed level play and also the forthcoming prestigious CA “Ascot Cup” finals tournament in Hunstanton – a big blow after qualifying against the odds. Good luck to our other NW player at the Ascot – Jack Good.

David Cornes playing at Compton

Lou Pell Wins Fed 2021 Millenium Hcp Golf Croquet

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Simon Robins (Crake Chair) presents Lou Pell with Millenium GC Hcp Trophy

The North West Federation Millenium Handicap Golf Tournament featured 12 players (handicaps 7 to 12) from seven different clubs – Westmorland, Chester, Fylde, Penrith, Pendle & Craven, Crake Valley & Bury

A heavy soaking of the lawns the night before meant they ran slow to start but speeded up as the sun smiled and the standard of play was high.

2 blocks of 6 meant everybody got 5 games at the end of which it was calculated who had won most games and most hoops if equal to determine semi finalists

Howard Bowron (Penrith & North Lakes), despite giving free shots galore being a 2 handicapper, still managed to get to the semis where he succumbed to Chester’s Tom Grievson 4-7. The other semi was contested between David Carpenter, of Pendle & Craven, losing out to Fylde’s Lou Pel also 4-7.

Tom and Lou then contested the final, watched by all competitors, with Lou coming out the eventual winner 7-4 !

2 trophies were awarded, one to be given back next year and another that Lou will keep for ever presented by Simon Robbins

A big thank you to Sandra Cornes who ran the tournament in a truly beautiful location.

(Some additional information provided by David Cornes)

Crake Win National GC Federations Shield

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Crake Valley beat High Wycombe 4-2 in Federations Shield – 16th July 2021

On a sunny day the holders High Wycombe met Crake Valley from the north west on neutral ground at Ashby CC. As previously agreed, the singles took place in the morning with honours shared 2-2 at lunch.

In the afternoon, solid performances by Sandra Cornes and Simon Robins saw Crake Valley win both singles to take the match. At that time a very interesting and close contest was ongoing between David Cornes and Frank Sharps (CV) and Martin Bowker & Mark Higgins (HW) with the score 6-7, 7-3. It was, however, agreed to curtail the contest as both teams had long journeys and the Ashby club’s members had arrived for their regular “roll up” session.

Final score Crake Valley 4.5 High Wycombe 2.5 so a new name will appear on the shield in 2021.

Results:
Martin Bowker (HW) beat David Cornes (CV) 7-1, 4-7, 7-4
Frank Sharps (CV) beat Mark Higgins (HW) 7-3, 7-6
Marc Allen (HW) beat Simon Robins (CV) 7-6, 7-3
Sandra Cornes (CV) beat Nigel Clogg (HW) 7-5, 7-6
Simon Robins (CV) beat Nigel Clogg (HW) 7-2, 7-3
Sandra Cornes (CV) beat Marc Allen (HW) 7-6, 7-6
David Cornes & Frank Sharps (CV) drew with Michael Bowker & Mark Higgins (HW) 6-7, 7-3

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