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Three Golf Croquet Players and a Winner

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16/08/2020 by Mike Flannery

GC Open Championship, Southwick – 13-16 August

Three of Bowdon’s finest Golf Croquet players competed in the GC Open Championship,  from 13th to 16th August. 

John-Paul Moberley is playing off of -5 and was one of the favourites to lift the title, Will Mellor is on 1 and playing his first major championship; young Jack Good (2) is also competing. 

Matches were played in blocks of 8 on an all-play-all basis. Unfortunately, Will was been drawn in Block A, the same block as J-P; Jack played in Block D. The top 4 of each block qualified for the knockout rounds while the others contested the Plate.

After qualifying for the Championship Knockout by finishing 2nd in his group, John-Paul lost in the first round and then proceeded to win the Bowl competition; Will & Jack played well in their blocks without qualifying but Jack went on to win the Plate Knockout competition.

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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