When I heard that Chris and Jenny Clarke were launching a croquet instruction website, I was definitely skeptical. Oxford Croquet has it all covered, right? I was pleasantly surprised though as I took my first spin through. Essentially, what I see is more plain-spoken approach that is concise and with adequate amount of graphics. The format is nice as a sort of page by page navigation and I could see that translating easily into a print book (that I would gladly purchase). I am hoping there is a save my place function that I will discover in my next visit.
Cochran Wins Midwest Regionals
2014 Midwest Regional Champ George Cochran in action on day oneTULSA, OKLAHOMA -- The 2014 USCA Midwest Regionals held this past weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma, nearly avoided rain, but with about 20 minutes left in the championship games the sky opened up.2014 USCA Midwest Regionals-Day 1
TULSA, OKLAHOMA -- The 2014 USCA Midwest Regionals rolled out the balls at 8:00 a.m. this morning. In championship flight, it was two games of doubles and two games of singles for day one. Unfortunately, the scoresheets left the courts before I could take photos, so I will try to do better on that tomorrow.
Read MoreMorning Coffee: Foot in Wicket
Jim Bast submitted the following story from the 2014 MacRobertson Shield:
Danny and I were in a doubles match against Paddy Chapman and Chris Clarke of New Zealand at the United Club in Christchurch. My ball was near hoop four and it was our turn to play. After consideration of multiple options it was clear to us that I had to shoot at the opponents’ balls near hoop three.
USCA Croquet News Magazine 2014 Volume 1
The USCA's Croquet News Magazine Volume 1 for 2014 features Team USCA member David Maloof on the cover and the print edition should have reached most members in April. You can also now enjoy the PDF version which is available in the member's section of the USCA website along with back issues all the way back to 2007.
Read MoreUS Player Recruitment - 2015 GC Worlds
The Under-21 Golf Croquet World Championship will be held at the United Croquet Club, Christchurch, New Zealand from February 1-5, 2015.
The Golf Croquet World Championship will be held at Mount Maunganui Croquet Club and other clubs in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand from February 7-15, 2015. A Qualifying Tournament will be held from 3-5 February 3-5, 2015 at Morrinsville Croquet Club, New Zealand.
If you would like to be considered for selection to one of these events, or have any questions, please contact Eric Sawyer (ecsccs@sbcglobal.net) by no later than June 15th.
WCF Announces 2014 Over-50 GC Players
Thirty-five players have been awarded places in the 2014 Over-50 Golf Croquet World Championship to be held in October. The event capacity has been set at 40, so five additional spots are available for member countries to request additional allocations.
Read MoreWCF Timetable for 2015 World GC Championships
The WCF announced Bay of Plenty, New Zealand as host for the 2015 World Golf Croquet Championship to be held February 7-15, 2015. A qualifying tournament for the 2015 GCWC only will be held from February 3-5, 2015 at Morrinsville Croquet Club. The Under-21 GCWC will be held at the United Croquet Club in Christchurch, New Zealand, February 1-5, 2015.
U.S. AC Championship for Soo
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA -- Jeff Soo beat Ben Rothman 26tp-9, 26tpo-14 to claim his first U.S. AC National Singles title yesterday at the Mission Hills Croquet Club in Rancho Mirage, California. Jeff Soo advanced over Paul Bennett 26-11, 26-21, to earn his place in the final. Rothman had a 9-26, 26tp-1, 26-20otp win over Brian Cumming to make the final. That match ended a streak of 24 straight triples that broke a 2007 record of 20.
Read MoreCroquet Poll: Most Prestigious US Croquet Event
With the USCA AC National Championship wrapping up this weekend at Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage, California, it's a good time to ponder whether or not the landscape of US croquet is shifting. Vote for the event that you think is perceived to carry the most important title for American croquet players.