Middle Bisquers 2018

9-10 June 2018, Knightswood

Alistair Malcolm receiving the trophy from Hamish DuguidTwelve players entered with handicaps ranging from 3 to 16.  The format was two seeded blocks, 26-point level advanced games with 2½ hour time limits; block winners to play in a final, ties to be decided on gross hoops then net hoops.

Play started in warm sunny conditions on much improved lawns, until mid-afternoon when thunder, lightning, hail and torrential rain brought play to a halt, with the lawns eventually flooding. Play was abandoned and games pegged down, not an easy process in heavy rain and waterlogged lawns.

Pegged down games were completed on Sunday morning followed by rounds 4 and 5.  Block A's deciding game saw John Owen beat David Houston. Block B had the scenario of a potential three-way tie but Alistair Malcolm won his last match against Bill Strachan to remain unbeaten.

Performance of the weekend was George Plant’s only win, against Jamieson Walker. George hit in on his second turn and took a three-ball break to 4-back. Jamieson missed his lift turn. George hit in and took another three-ball break this time to peg.  Jamieson again missed his lift turn. George then eventually completed a turn and pegged out.  Quite a feat for anyone, but a 14 handicapper???

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Golf Croquet Handicap 2018

17 June 2018, Meadows

The event was played at the Meadows Croquet Club on a relatively dry day. It was decided to play an all play all round robin with six rounds. Eight entries were reduced to seven with a late withdrawal on the Saturday evening.

Bruce played well right from the start, using his extra turns to good effect. After losing to Bruce in his first game George won the rest of his games and Bruce’s final game against Brian secured his victory with six wins against George’s five.   

Congratulations to Bruce who took away the trophy and a reduced handicap. Thanks to all the competitors for their help and support throughout the day and to Rachel for providing afternoon tea.

Brian Cosford

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Meadows GC Open 2018

29 April 2018, Meadows

There were 12 entrants for this year's open tournament, with a handicap range from -3 to 7. Janice Duguid was competing in her first GC tournament and Andrea and David Widdison had made the journey North from their home club Ripon Spa. The contestants were ranked within two blocks and play had not long started before it became clear that form is no respecter of handicaps, Lorna Dewar (5) defeating David Widdison (-1) and Robert Darling (3) defeating James Hopgood (-3), in their respective blocks. The block play was followed by cross-ties, with the semi-final pairings of L. Dewar v. J Hopgood and R Darling v. D. Widdison. Lorna and David prevailed and progressed through to an entertaining best-of-three final. The contestants were very evenly matched but it was Lorna who held her nerve and deservedly won the trophy.

Hamish Duguid

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