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 →
Golf News
John K saves the Day!
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 do it again!
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 →
Grass Roots Tournament
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 →
Handicap Golf Doubles
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 →
Golf Rules Update – March 2019
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 →
Golf Extra Turns Update
As of March 1st 2019, there is to be a change in the way that Extra Turns are calculated for Golf Doubles Handicap games. Currently, the system for Golf Doubles is that you compare the 2 lower players in the opposing teams and take the difference in their handicaps, divide by 2 and round up if necessary. You then do… Read more →
Updated Golf Croquet Rules
A few changes have come in to the rules of Golf Croquet, with the general idea of refining and improving the game. What follows is an overview of some of the more significant changes, from Brian Boutel, the Chairman of the WCF Golf Croquet Rules Committee. GeneralThis is a summary of major changes. More detail and explanations may be found… Read more →
Hurlingham GC Doubles Win!
Freda, John, Di & Sue set out early on August Bank Holiday Monday for the GC Handicap Doubles competition at Hurlingham. Di & Sue were lucky enough to beat the apparently ‘regular’ winners in their first game of the day. Over the course of the day they won 4, drew 1, lost 1 – and against all expectations – ended… Read more →
Reigate ladies do it again!
Reigate Priory won the Ladies GC Day team event at Southwick on 15 August. They lost the first match, versus Guildford and Godalming 1-2 and presumed all hope of emulating the second place they achieved in 2017 was lost. However, over the rest of the day they steadily clawed their way back, winning the next five matches, and emerging victorious as… Read more →