John Adams Wins Millenium Golf (by David Barratt 09/05/11)
A wonderful success and very enjoyable.
Winner: John Adams (Chester) with Handicap reduction from 9 to 6.
Losing Finalist: Alan Wright (Culcheth) with Handicap reduction from 5 to 4
John Mawdsley wins Millennium Short
John Mawdsley Wins Millenium Short
Twelve players from six clubs played in three blocks. In the Semi finals, Fylde’s own Ken Harper was beaten up by Bury’s Bob Whittle who was playing dazzling Croquet and John Mawdsley steady and accurate style from Southport was enough to get the better of Howard Bowron from Penrith. Ken went on to win the plate event and was presented with a wonderful ‘plate’ of Blackpool rock. There had been a a cloudburst (conveniently) after round one, and this gave the club the chance to show off (and the players to avail) the new canopy which has been generously funded by the CA. The sun then came out and for the final the spectators drew up their chairs and settled in to watch Bob and John play. After an entertaing and close battle John pegged out. Fylde’s Chairman, Martin Bradshaw presented the trophy to John. The general tenor of the event was relaxed and fun and several players made their tournament debuts, which was one of the aims of the event.
League Golf Rules Interpretation 2011
New Interpretation of NWFCC Golf Croquet League Rules for 2011 (by Tony Thomas, League Manager, 06/05/11)
The Rules for NWFCC Golf Croquet league matches for 2011 were changed at the Federation AGM in November 2010. In essence this reduced the three rounds of Doubles to one round of doubles. In the motion, unanimously passed at the meeting, the format for the Doubles Round was decided as: Players AB v ab and players CD v cd.
This pairing format has now been queried, since the traditional pairing would be AD v ad and BC v bc. This is more compatible with the spirit of doubles play where the highest handicap player can receive advice and support from the lowest handicap player. Indeed, in one league match this season, both captains agreed to play this traditional format.
Obviously, this issue needs to be resolved as quickly and as practical as possible. Consequently, based on Rule 9 and after consultation with NWFCC Chairman, David Barratt, I wish to decide the issue as follows:
In any further Golf Croquet league matches this season, different pairings to that stated in the rules may be used for the one round of doubles – provided both captains are in agreement. However, should the opposing captains not be in agreement, then the doubles pairings must remain as AB v ab and CD v cd.
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