The first tournment of 2014 was played on a dull and windy day, but NO RAIN!!
In fact, the sun came out towards the end of the afternoon which was a good finish to an excellent day.
The competition was played in a very loose Swiss format of 6 rounds and was won by Luc Berthouze and Dominic Nunns with 5 out of 6 wins. Runners-up were Richard Brfooks and the Manager (standing in for a late withdrawal)
Sorry I forgot to take a photo of the winners!
Full results:
| Luc Berthouze & Dominic Nunns | Sharon Theobald & Mark Hamilton | Liz farrow & Janet Hoptroff | Ian Cobbold & Jean Cobbold | David Bartle Clive Hayton | John Munt & Charles Corker | John Low & Richard Brooks | Pamela Hubbard & Mick Short | Judy Sturrock & Jeremy St. John | Pat Baker & David Jiggens | Wins | Block Position | |
| Luc Berthouze & Dominic Nunns | Win 7-4 | Win 6-4 | 4-7 | Win 7-3 | Win 7-2 | Win 7-5 | 5 | 1 | ||||
| Sharon Theobald & Mark Hamilton | 4-7 | Win 7-5 | Win 7-4 | 6-7 | 4-7 | Win 7-2 | 3 | 5 | ||||
| Liz farrow & Janet Hoptroff | 4-6 | 5-7 | Win 7-6 | Win 7-6 | Win 7-2 | Win 7-4 | 4 | 3 | ||||
| Ian Cobbold & Jean Cobbold | Win 7-4 | 6-7 | 3-7 | Win 7-5 | Win 6-4 | 3 | 6 | |||||
| David Bartle Clive Hayton | Win 7-6 | 6-7 | Win 7-3 | Win 7-2 | Win 6-4 | 4 | 4 | |||||
| John Munt & Charles Corker | 2-7 | 2-7 | Tie 6-6 | 4-7 | Win 7-5 | Win 6-5 | 2 | 7 | ||||
| John Low & Richard Brooks | 5-7 | Win 7-4 | Tie 6-6 | Win 7-3 | Win 7-3 | Win 7-5 | 4 | 2 | ||||
| Pamela Hubbard & Mick Short | 2-7 | Win 7-4 | 3-7 | 4-7 | Tie 6-6 | 1 | 9 | |||||
| Judy Sturrock & Jeremy St. John | 4-7 | 5-7 | 5-7 | 3-7 | Win 7-4 | Win 7-5 | 2 | 8 | ||||
| Pat Baker & David Jiggens | 4-6 | 4-6 | 5-7 | Tie 6-6 | 5-7 | 0 | 10 |
It is with deep regret that I have to pass on the very sad news that John Constable, beloved husband of Chris, passed away last night.
Clive Hayton
Hon Secretary
John supporting Chris at one of their famous quizzes.
The Quiz is cancelled.
The newsletter subscription box has been removed from the website. It was felt to be no longer useful as club communications have been re-organised and it was unlikely further website-based newsletters would be produced.
Virtually all subscribers have other connections to the club so they can expect to continue to receive communications from us.
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.