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8 teams came for a day's play in pleasant if chilly sunshine today. The event was won by Janet Hoptroff and Robin Wootton.
Full results:
| Fiona & Hala | Sami & Graham | Alan & David | Sharon & Stella | Jean & Ian | Janet & Robin | Maggie & Keith | Richard & Clive | Wins | Block Position | |
| Fiona & Hala | 4-5 | 2-7 | 2-7 | T 5-5 | 4-7 | T 6 6 | 1-7 | 0.9 | 8 | |
| Sami & Graham | W 5-4 | 5-7 | 4-7 | 3-7 | 3-7 | 3-7 | 3-7 | 1 | 7 | |
| Alan & David | W 7-2 | W 7-5 | T 6-6 | W 6-5 | 5-7 | T 5-5 | 3.9 | 4 | ||
| Sharon & Stella | W 7-2 | W 7-4 | T 6-6 | 4-5 | W 4-3 | 6-7 | W 6-5 | 4.45 | 2 | |
| Jean & Ian | T 5-5 | W 7-3 | 5-6 | W 5-4 | 4-7 | W 7-5 | 4-7 | 3.45 | 6 | |
| Janet & Robin | W 7-4 | W 7-3 | W 7-5 | 3-4 | W 7-4 | 5-7 | W 7-3 | 5 | 1 | |
| Maggie & Keith | T 6 6 | W 7-3 | T 5-5 | W 7-6 | 5-7 | W 7-5 | 3-6 | 3.9 | 4 | |
| Richard & Clive | W 7-1 | W 7-3 | 5-6 | W 7-4 | 3-7 | W 6-3 | 4 | 3 |
A great evening, excellent company, brilliant food!
Thanks Chrissy and team.
Lots of cups to present.
Congratulations to all the winners - and thanks to Alan for the excellent organisation and presentation.
Well done (?), the Official Club Runner-Up!
A final few words for the Chairman.
Photos of cups being presented to follow, hopefully.
John Daniels, having come through his semi-final +13 against top seed, Mark Ormerod, won the Solomon Cup for the second year in succession by beating the Manager +10 +12 in the Bo3 Final. Sadly there was a disappointingly low number of entries (only 10) but this at least meant that all players enjoyed games that were single banked and plenty of space in the Club Hut to eat the excellent lunches provided by the Club! The Consolation Swiss was won by Mark Ormerod who 26’d David Marsh in their last game of the weekend to finish on 4/5.
Photo John and Mark with Clive Hayton Deputy Chairman SCCC
Handicap Changes: John Daniels from 0 to -.5
Bill Arliss 2 to 1.5
Solomon Cup KO Consolation Swiss
|
KO |
Mark Ormerod |
beat |
Paul Watson |
+14 |
|
KO |
John Daniels |
beat |
Alan Edwards |
+18 |
|
Swiss |
Alan Chance |
beat |
Jane Morrison |
+20 |
|
KO |
David Marsh |
beat |
Campbell Morrison |
+17 |
|
KO |
Nick Harris |
beat |
Bill Arliss |
+9 |
|
Swiss |
John Daniels |
beat |
Campbell Morrison |
+22 |
|
Swiss |
David Marsh |
beat |
Alan Edwards |
+3 |
|
Swiss |
Bill Arliss |
beat |
Paul Watson |
+12 |
|
KO |
Mark Ormerod |
beat |
Jane Morrison |
+7 |
|
KO |
Nick Harris |
beat |
Alan Chance |
+2t |
|
KO |
Nick Harris |
beat |
David Marsh |
+13 |
|
KO |
John Daniels |
beat |
Mark Ormerod |
+13 |
|
KO |
John Daniels |
beat |
Nick Harris |
+10 +12 |
|
|
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|
Swiss |
Paul Watson |
beat |
Campbell Morrison |
+3 |
|
Swiss |
Bill Arliss |
beat |
Alan Edwards |
+12 |
|
Swiss |
Jane Morrison |
beat |
Alan Chance |
+12 |
|
Swiss |
Campbell Morrison |
beat |
Alan Edwards |
+2 |
|
Swiss |
David Marsh |
beat |
Bill Arliss |
+2 |
|
Swiss |
Jane Morrison |
beat |
Paul Watson |
+8t |
|
Swiss |
Mark Ormerod |
beat |
Alan Chance |
+26 |
|
Swiss |
Bill Arliss |
beat |
Jane Morrison |
+12 |
|
Swiss |
Campbell Morrison |
beat |
Alan Chance |
+22 |
|
Swiss |
Paul Watson |
beat |
Alan Edwards |
+6 |
|
Swiss |
Mark Ormerod |
beat |
David Marsh |
+26 |
There are still places available on the 13th October event. Enter on-line or email the Tournament Secretary!
Sussex took part in this national Golf Croquet B-level Series this season, along with 10 other clubs. Here are the results of the qualifying tournaments:
1. 4/5 May - Sussex County (handicaps 2-6) q: Janis Steins (Latvia)
The programme for this year's Finals Weekend is here.
End of Season Dinner
Friday 18th October 6.30pm for 7pm
Menu
Seafood Trio
A selection of Smoked Salmon, Mackerel Pate and Prawn Cocktail
or
Homemade Tomato Soup
____
Prime Steak and Ale Pie
or
Goats Cheese & Red Pepper Tart
Seasonal Vegetables
____
Sticky Toffee Pudding
or
Raspberry Trifle
or
Apple & Cinnamon Crumble
£12
If your club doesn't open in the off-season winter months, here is some good news for you: Sussex County Croquet will give you winter membership for just £50.
Contact the Membership Secretary for details and arrangements.