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Goode and Wilson are BC winners at Pendle AC Event

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Pendle B/C Level Play AC Tournament – 12/13 May 2018

Clive Goode won the B level and Garry Wilson won the C level.  With twelve entrants, the format was an Egyptian competition for the overall winner, but within it, an all-play-all for the three C level competitors trying to win the inaugural C level trophy. 

After the first day, the two B level favourites Derek Watts (1) from Tyneside and Clive Goode (1) from Nottingham were lagging behind Dennis Scarr (1.5) from Middlesborough, who had won all three of his games. His overnight lead was sustained with the first of his two Sunday games.  He had now won four games yet needed to play a fifth. The only player in possible contention was Clive Goode who could overtake Dennis, should he win.  The final game would provide the tournament winner and with a reversal of fortunes, Clive beat Dennis +16 to take the B level title by one point. 

The C Level was decided earlier with Garry Wilson (10) from Pendle beating Joe Lennon (8) from Glasgow on a golden hoop and then beating Rosemary Saunders-Robertson (8) of Edinburgh +7.

There were notable disasters for some and excellent scalps for others, but the weather made for enjoyable croquet no matter the outcome. The only handicap change was Garry triggering down to 9.

 

 

King Rules Lancashire Golf Croquet

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18th Lancashire International Open Golf Croquet Championship – 28/29 April 2018 at Pendle

Manager Abdul Ahmad with Winner Tim King and Runner-up Libby Dixon

I entered for the first time an Open Golf Croquet Tournament held at the Craven and Pendle Croquet Club situated in the small village of Earby.

It was a little out of the way but on arrival at the lawns I was greeted with the sight of four keen club Members and a very willing volunteer (Tim) setting out the lawns and doing a sterling job of trying to clear the lawns of the standing water.  After the valiant struggles of all, the matches got under way on Saturday at the appointed time.  

It was very pleasant to be able to play competitive Croquet in such a wonderful setting with wonderful views around. The competition was tough but the weather was tougher I never expected it to be so cold towards the end of April.  Hot meals were provided for the players by Peter Dewhurst the Club Secretary on both days.

Despite the inclement weather, a very enjoyable time was had by all involved. Tim King who had lost to Paul Rigge in the All play All group stages beat Libby Dixon to retain the title for a second successive year. Libby had beaten a hitherto undefeated Paul Rigge in the prior knockout round.

l will be looking forward to attending again next year.

Tim King winner of 2019 Lancashire Open GC Championship

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Pendle Withdraw from 2018 Short AC League

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Regrettably Pendle and Craven have been forced to withdraw their team from the 2018 short-lawn league due to anticipated difficulties in raising sufficient players to meet their league commitments. Accordingly all their short-lawn fixtures for this season will be declared void which will result in no points being awarded to either side for any of their scheduled short-lawn matches.

Reaching such a decision like this is never easy and the team captain and officers of Pendle and Croquet club must be commended for the decisive and timely way in which they have faced up to their present difficulty for which we must thank them.

For the avoidance of doubt this decision does not affect any of Pendle and Craven’s commitments in any of the other Federation leagues and these matches will continue as scheduled.

Ivan Wheatley, League Manager.

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