Report by Anna Giraud
Eight players took part in this Golf Croquet Level Play Singles Competition. Their handicaps ranged from 1 to 12 with four different Clubs represented.
(Pendle & Craven CC, Ripon Spa CC, Sheffield CC, York U3A Group).
L to R: Robert Mumford (RS), Mike Bradbury (P&C), Maggie Crossland (S), Sue I’Anson (RS), Lesley Kemp (YU3A), Michael Franklin (RS), Aileen Hingston (YU3A), Ted Flexman (RS).
Play started with the 8 players in 2 blocks. The rankings after 3 rounds were:
A Block: Sue I’Anson, Maggie Crossland, Lesley Kemp, Michael Franklin
Z Block: Mike Bradbury, Ted Flexman, Robert Mumford, Aileen Hingston.
The afternoon rounds saw Mike Bradbury (P&C) and Robert Mumford (RS) in the final. The victor was Mike Bradbury, staking his claim, 7 hoops to 4. 3rd was Michael Franklin (RS), making a late comeback.
Two handicap changes were applauded. Congratulations go to Lesley Kemp, going from 12 to 10 and to Mike Bradbury for a change from 4 to 3.
Thanks go to the weather Gods (who inflicted only light showers) and to Aileen Hingston for organising equipment and hospitality so successfully. (A chocolate and strawberry cake to remember!)
And my thanks to all the players who followed directions without question even when they were uncertain where they would lead. A Manager’s delight!
Anna Giraud
