GC B level Tournament 16 May

report by manager Richard Keighley

A blustery and chilly wind persisted throughout the day of this tournament which was keenly contested by a full field of 16 players.

Block winners were David Hill and Henry Hobbs (both of Enfield), Rob Chatwin (Wingrave and Wrest Park) and Jane Tewson (Long Eaton Park). They were joined in the knock-out by Roger Stroud and Jean Ball (both of Leighton-Linslade and also Wrest Park), David Wicks (Ipswich) and Gavin Taylor (Merton). Those missing the cut included top seed Michael Bilton (Richmond Park) and last year’s winner Louise Taylor (Merton).

Strength in numbers prevailed in the quarter finals, with wins for Enfield’s David and Henry and L-L’s Roger and Jean. The semi finals pitched club mates against each other and the higher handicappers prevailed, leaving David and Jean to contest the final.

Jean’s play had been improving steadily throught the day and she led 5-2 in the final, but David proved to be the fightback specialist and he clawed his way back to win 7-6. Both players deserved and received engraved glasses as a reward for their efforts. The Plate competition was won by Andrea Huxley from Guildford and Godalming.

Our thanks to Geoff Strutt and David Woolley, Wrest Park’s answer to the Hairy Bikers, for the catering.

Knock-out

David Hill beat Gavin Taylor 7-2

Henry Hobbs beat David Wicks 7-5

Roger Stroud beat Jane Tewson 7-4

Jean Ball beat Robert Chatwin 7-6

David Hill beat Henry Hobbs 7-4

Jean Ball beat Roger Stroud 7-4

Final   David Hill beat Jean Ball 7-6

3rd/4th   Henry Hobbs beat Roger Stroud 7-6

Club

Croquet

Wrest Park

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