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Jack Good Wins National B Level Golf Croquet Title

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National Golf Croquet B Level Final – 5/6 Sept 2020 Roehampton CC

The north west had two qualifiers in the national B Level Golf Croquet Final last weekend – a remarkable achievement for both Jack Good (Bowdon) and David Cornes (Crake Valley) as they travelled down to Roehampton, SW London for the weekend event.

The 16 national qualifiers came from all over England and most had a handicap of about 3 so a very close tournament was anticipated. The sun was out for both days with the 4 lawns in immaculate condition living up to their reputation as being amongst the best in the UK.

David Cornes (Crake) at Roehampton

David normally has good control over the ball position but found reading the pace accurately difficult at times and any mistakes were punished by his opponents. The damage to his chances were done by Saturday lunch. His first match was lost against the eventual winner. Then 3 defeats (6-7, 6-7 & 3-7) meant he hadn’t recorded a win at that time. After that David performed better and won a very credible 6 out of his 11 remaining games to finish on Sunday afternoon in a lower mid table position. A good result after a poor start.

At the end of tournament 3 players were tied on 11 wins. Young Jack Good (Bowdon – Handicap 0) took the title and its’ impressive trophy by 1 net hoop difference. An excellent victory.

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Neil Adams Wins Short Croquet Millenium

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North West Federation Short AC Millenium Competition
Saturday 29 August 2020 at Crake Valley Croquet Club

2020 Federation Short AC Millenium Players at Crake Valley

The bank holiday was a busy time for croquet at Crake Valley. On Saturday 29 August, twelve croquet players from six clubs in the north west played the North West Federation’s Short Lawn AC Millennium Competition.

After 3 group matches, there was only one player with 3 wins and seven with 2 wins so hoop difference was important. In the Semi finals Barbara Young (Bury) overcame John Henderson (Penrith) 12-8 and Neil Adams (Westmorland) beat Ian Theakstone (Fylde) 14-1.

In the final Neil used his additional bisques very well giving Barbara only a few chances on the lawn, before he won 14-5. It was Neils first experience of competitive play and his handicap was reduced from 5 to 4. In the 3rd place play off John beat Ian 14-7.

Many thanks to Tournament Manager, David Cornes, and Referee, Jim Allcock, as well as all the helpers that made this enjoyable event run smoothly. The tournament showed how competitive croquet can be played in a pleasant manner and good company.

Croquet at Crake Valley (Federation Short AC Millenium Tournament 2020)

Sandy Grievson First Winner of Golf Croquet Invitation

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Crake Valley Inaugural Golf Croquet Invitation Event
Sunday 30 August 2020 at Crake Valley Croquet Club

Sandy Grievson (Chester) with the Invitation Trophy

Ten players from five clubs competed in Crake Valley’s first ever Golf Croquet Invitation event.

The players handicaps ranged from 12 to 5 and many of the group games went to the 13th hoop. The semi finals saw Frank Sharps (Crake Valley) beat Bernard Lord (Bury) 7-4 and Sandy Grievson (Chester) beat Phil Snowdon (Fylde) 7-3. 

The final saw Frank go ahead to lead 6-3 but Sandy fought back using her extra turns well to level at 6-6. On the deciding hoop Frank tried a clearance, only for Sandy’s ball to run the hoop for victory. She was presented with a wonderful glass trophy by the President of Crake Croquet Club, Jim Allcock.

All players commended the club for the excellent condition of the lawns. The tournament showed how competitive croquet can be played in a pleasant manner and good company.

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