We were very much down on volunteers for a team for the Golf Handicap League this year, as several stalwarts had to drop out due to ill health. So Reigate are surprised and delighted we managed to win all four matches, and as the only team to do so we have won the East Surrey League2022!! This is the first… Read more →
One lady down! Our team of 5 was reduced to 4, when Caroline contracted Covid on Thursday. Sue had developed a migraine type headache, which affected her all day, and we wondered whether Lorna would manage to play 3 singles and 3 doubles on such a hot day. Despite this, Reigate came 3rd out of 12 teams with 4 wins… Read more →
It’s not always about winning… Reigate made a good start on Saturday, with Michael, Freda, John B and Bob winning our first round of 2 singles and 1 double. Despite some good individual results, there was strong opposition and we were unable to maintain our win rate. Doug, Tricia, Lester and Freda played on Sunday and we ended 5th out… Read more →
The 2021 winners of the Doubles trophy did not get off to a good start at Southwick on Sunday, only Mike Barnard and Freda winning 1 of their 2 doubles, and Doug and Caroline losing both of theirs. Manager Judy visited at lunchtime, which must have changed our luck. We each played 3 singles in the afternoon, Mike won all… Read more →
This weekend saw our block stages for the Gordon Goodchild played. A golf tournament, for handicaps 3-8, the weather could have been better but fine play and effective management from Doug saw all rounds completed in good time. Congratulations to Sue Rice and John Dawson for winning their respective blocks, and progressing to the best-of-three decider to be played in… Read more →
The SECF golf teams’ day is, apparently, the biggest croquet event in the world! With 22 competing teams, and 11 lawns fully occupied all day, in many cases double banked, well over 80 players take part in an all-day competition which lasts from 9.30 am until 7pm at night. On 11 August Reigate were due to field two teams, with… Read more →
Reigate Ladies again won the golf croquet team’s shield, after an exciting day’s croquet, with the result being decided only in the very last minute of play. Reigate and Guildford & Godalming were neck and neck right up until the final moment, both having won 6/6 matches against other clubs, but the overall winners were Reigate claiming their last game 7… Read more →
On June 15th 2019 we held our Annual Golf Croquet tournament for players with handicaps of 8 or above. With only 6 players entering, it was played as one block, with the top two going through to the final in July. Congratulations to Alan and Lorna for triumphing – with only 1 hoop separating them in their block game, the… Read more →
Our Annual Handicap Golf Croquet Doubles was played over 22-23 June, with 20 players paired together in approximate high/low handicap order. Thanks to Geoff’s stellar organising, everyone was very clear on when they were (and weren’t!) needed, and all questions had already been answered before the event, which meant everything ran very smoothly indeed! Great weather throughout the weekend, and… Read more →
Some Golf Croquet rules have changed, so let us take you through some simple explanations of the changes, so you can make fun of other people when they get them wrong stay up to date! The list, in brief, is: Wrong Ball Scoring Clips Offsides Court Boundary Deeming Faults Any thoughts or questions, please let us know via the comments. Read more →