Doug Grimsley in play on day one of the 2016 US Open. Photo provided by Leo Nikora.
PLAYER JOURNAL BY LEO NIKORA:
The first day of Block play was perfect croquet weather – cool air and warm sun. Each player played three games.
Open Flight
Paul Bennett had a very good day, winning all three of his games, two with triple peels. Jim Butts got the upset of the day, coming from behind to beat Brian Cumming.
Wins
3: Bennett
2: Butts, Cumming, Grimsley, Kelley, Smith
1: Nikora, Pailas
0: Curtis, Kraft
There were five triple peels today.
Peels
2: Bennett
1: Cumming, Grimsley, Nikora
“A” Flight: I don’t know what happened, because they were playing on different lawns.
See all the scores on Croquet Scores.
See more pictures in the 2016 United States Open album.