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Team USA’s Kyle Maloof and Tom Balding. Photo by Jeff Soo.

US Jumps Out to 10-5 Lead in Solomon Play

November 12, 2023

The third day of action at the 2023 Solomon Trophy test being held at the Sarasota County Croquet Club in Venice, Florida, saw the U.S. team take all five matches to push out to a 10-5 lead. As Sunday singles play prepares to get underway, Team USA only needs one win out of six scheduled singles matches to claim their third win in the series and first since 2011.

FINAL DAY: Livestream Link | Jeff Soo Photos

DAY FOUR SCHEDULE

Mulliner vs. Essick-Court 5
Giraud vs. Balding-Court 1
Higgins vs. Watson-Court 7
Lines vs. Rothman-Court 6
van Loon vs. Morgan-Court 4
Wade vs. Maloof-Court 2

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