All England Golf Croquet

Chester Croquet Club will host a national golf croquet tournament over the Bank Holiday weekend 27th and 28th August at Westminster Park. This is an inaugural event and has attracted players to Chester from clubs as far afield as Durham and Colchester.

Golf croquet is becoming ever more popular in Britain for several reasons. First and foremost, it is quite easy to start as a beginner and play locally and secondly, players do develop extraordinary skills. They hit croquet balls hard, fast and accurately from long distances and enter highly-competitive events such as this one. The game is played worldwide and three of the players on show have played in international tournaments wearing the England shirt.

The winners will receive the Maggie Cowman Trophy and the Telford’s Warehouse Plate.

Play starts at 09.15 each morning and will continue through until the early evening.

Spectators are very welcome so please come along to watch and support.

2015 All England Handicap

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Paul Wolff of Blewberry Croquet Club battles to complete his final match on the first day of the All England Handicap Croquet Championship held in Westminster Park, Chester over the weekend of 19-20 September. After 40 matches totalling over 100 hours play Jonathan Lambton of Watford emerged as the winner defeating the other finalists from as far afield as Penrith and Guildford. “A great occasion” said tournament manager, Elmyr Hughes. “ A first for Chester and an outstanding contest played with tremendous spirit and skill.”

Received from Elmyr Hughes 5 January 2016
Competitors in the All England Handicap Tournament held at Chester over the weekend of 19 – 20 September

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015 Hibiscus Tournament

Twelve members of Chester Croquet Club played in the Hibiscus competition on Saturday 12th September. This is an annual internal event for beginners or those who have high handicaps in association croquet. It was a hugely enjoyable event, though occasionally a bit wet, and ably organised by one of the club coaches Elmyr Hughes. All competitors played four matches during the day, and the person with the most wins lifted the trophy. The winner was Sally Slater with four wins, with the runner ups Brian Walton and Sarah Andrew who notched up three wins each.

Competitors in Chester Croquet Club's annual Hibiscus competition and the winner, Sally Slater, receiving her award from club Chairman and fellow competitor, Sarah Andrew
Competitors in Chester Croquet Club’s annual Hibiscus competition and the winner, Sally Slater, receiving her award from club Chairman and fellow competitor, Sarah Andrew