2023 USCA Selection Eights: Day One

October 27, 2023

The 2023 edition of the USCA Selection Eights kicked off yesterday with three groups. It’s definitely a smaller overall group than expected, with five groups of eight being more of the standard. I suspect the recent AC Worlds and next year’s GC Worlds set for October in the U.S. are having an impact. Top players might be looking to shift more playing time and travel budget to GC to prepare for next fall.

USCA Announces 2022 MacRob Roster

February 3, 2022

The USCA AC Selection Committee has announced the following Team USA roster for the 2022 MacRobertson Shield team AC event.

2016 US Open: Cumming Over Grimsley in Five

December 11, 2016

PLAYER JOURNAL BY LEO NIKORA:

Finals were played on Saturday in both flights. They were accompanied by a courtside bar and luncheon.

2016 US Open: Elimination Blocks (Day 4)

December 10, 2016

PLAYER JOURNAL BY LEO NIKORA:

For the first time in its 29-year history, the United States Open did not have a single-elimination playoff. Instead, each flight of ten players was reduced to two round-robins of four players each, seeded according to the block results. The winners will advance to the finals. There was some trepidation in the players, but I thought it worked well.

2016 US Open: Block Day 3

December 9, 2016

US OPEN PLAYER JOURNAL FROM LEO NIKORA:

The third day of Block play had the best weather yet. Each player played another three games. Afterword, the Toast & Tally was held at the home of Donna Dixon.

2016 US Open: Block Day 2

December 7, 2016

PLAYER JOURNAL FROM LEO NIKORA:

The second day of Block play was another perfect croquet day. Each player played another three games.

2016 US Open: Block Day 1

December 6, 2016

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.

2016 United States Open: Opening Party

December 6, 2016

The 2016 United States Open is being held at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA, on December 6-10. It is hosted by the Mission Hills Croquet Club.

The opening party was held at the 55^th Hole bar at the Country Club. Twenty players and nine guest attended the gala. Tournament Director Rory Kelley, demurred, and Assistant Tournament Director Doug Grimsley presided.