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GC Singles 24th September 2024
A rare break in the recent weather allowed for an excellent day’s croquet on Tuesday 24th September.
Three divisions were played, with the two blocks in Division B having a final set of playoff matches to complete the afternoon and determine bragging rights.
Divisions A & C had seven players in each and did well to complete all the games within time, given that there had to be a bye in each round.
In Division A both Simon Ansell and Tony Jolly got off to a flying start, both winning their first four games. This set up what looked to be the decider in round 6, which Simon edged 7 – 6. However, Michael Jay put the cat among the pigeons by beating Simon in the final round, leaving Tony needing a victory against Chrissie Merrington to win the group. However, Chrissie prevailed 7 – 5, leaving Simon as the group winner.
David King ran out comfortable winner in Division 2 Block 1, just losing one game 7-6 to Jill Richardson, who finished second in the group. Division 2 Block C was sadly reduced to 5 players due to one no-show.
Notwithstanding, Robyn Clark had a good day, winning three of her four matches, and then beating David King 7-6 in the B v C crossover match to win the division. In fact, Block 1 finished the day with bragging rights over Block 2, winning 4 of the 5 playoff matches.
Performance of the day, however, goes to Kathy McColgan, who won all of her matches in Division. Thanks to all who took part in a very good-natured day.
And thanks to David Dickins for managing the event.
Full results
| Division A | SC | RB | SA | TJ | CM | MJ | AS | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Chapman | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | |
| Richard Brooks | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | |
| Simon Ancell | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| Tony Jolly | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | |
| Chrissie Merrington | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | |
| Michael Jay | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 6 | |
| Andrew Stewart | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Division B Block 1 | DK | FA | RW | JP | JR | PH | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David King | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | |
| Francis Ainley | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| Robin Wootton | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | |
| Jane Powell | 7 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
| Jill Richardson | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | |
| Peter Hill | 3 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Division B Block 2 | AH | RC | SN | JM | RF | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Huxley | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
| Robyn Clark | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
| Sue Nicholas | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
| Jim Mander | 2 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | |
| Rosemary Faulkner | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Division B Crossover Round
Robyn Clark beat David King 7-6
Jill Richardson beat Sue Nicholas 7-4
Andrea Huxley beat Jane Powell 7-6
Jim Mander beat Francis Ainley 7-4
Rosemar Faulkner beat Robin Wootton 7-5
| Division C | LG | SC | KM | AP | CM | HW | MB | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Gavigan | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | |
| Stephen Collett | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | |
| Kathy McColgan | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
| Alan Price | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | |
| Christopher Mabley | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |
| Helen Wilson | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
| Mark Barnham | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 |