Croquet Network Magazine (August/September Issue Available)


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The August/September issue of Croquet Network was released yesterday and features a preview of the MacRobertson Shield that includes a group interview with Paddy Chapman, Robert Fletcher and Ben Rothman. In addition, the issue includes an interview with USCA President Gene Young and a player profile on Doug Grimsley. To be notified of future issues, sign up for the Croquet Network newsletter in the right column. View the back issues here -- password free.

Upcoming Tournaments / August-October 2010

AUGUST 2010

Aug 6–22 / 2010 MacRobertson Shield / Manchester, Nottingham & Roehampton , Great Britain, UK

Aug 6–8 / 2010 CroqCan (American Rules) / Westmount & Mt. Royal Croquet Clubs, Montreal, QC, Canada
Alison Streight / astreight@hotmail.com

Aug 7–8 / NCC Open Singles Tournament / National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach, FL
Archie Peck / 561-818-6039 / archiepeck@aol.com

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K.J. Choi stirred up the golf scene by introducing a croquet-style swing (video above) this summer. I think we all understand why this will be more effective. I was unaware that golf had made it illegal years ago to straddle the ball during a swing for a true croquet-style putting stroke. Must not look good on TV.
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Morning Coffee: Bamford Takes the British Opens Singles Title

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Morning Coffee: Mitsubishi Opens, Midwest Photos and a Mascot

Progress continues for the Mitsubishi Opens as the following have advanced to the knockout round:

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Morning Coffee: Maine Croquet Championship, Wimbledon and New Zealand GC

A rundown of news and links from the world of croquet --

Personally, the wife and girls have been at the in-laws since Saturday, so I'm on day four of a five-day croquet binge. Getting on the court every day is awesome, but I may be a little behind on croquet news. Here is what I've seen lately:

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