The ending to the first-ever USCA Regional to be held in Kansas City lived up to expectations. Cheryl Bromley and Matt Griffith faced off in a final that went the distance earlier today as Griffith took a 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 win at his Kactus Creek Croquet Club in Parkville, Missouri. The match featured great play by both players with lots of long clears and good hoop battles throughout.
Read MoreKC to Host 2016 Midwest Regional
USCA Midwestern Regional VP Matt Griffith has announced Kansas City as the host city for the 2016 USCA Midwest Regionals to be played as golf croquet singles and Waterford doubles. The event will be held June 24-26, 2016 at Griffith's Kactus Creek Croquet Club and The National Golf Club of Kansas City in Parkville, Missouri (northern part of the Kansas City metro).
Read MoreMorning Coffee: Clarke Croquet
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.USCA's Midwest Regionals Shifts Dates and Venues
The USCA has been notified that the 2013 Midwest Regional Championship has changed dates and venue. The event will now take place June 12-16 at Lafortune Park in Tulsa, OK. Details:
Croquet Video: Windstream TV Profile On Billy Bob Breeden
Billy Bob Breeden was interviewed by Windstream for an intranet video profile. Croquet footage is from LaFortune Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was shot the weekend of Midwest Regionals.
Read MoreMorning Coffee: Mitsubishi Opens, Midwest Photos and a Mascot
Progress continues for the Mitsubishi Opens as the following have advanced to the knockout round:
- 5/6 Ian Lines, Rutger Beijderwellen, Robert Fulford, Mark Avery, Reg Bamford, David Maugham
- 5/7 Samir Patel, James Death, Aaron Westerby, Dave Trimmer, Tony Le Moignan
- 5/8 Ben Rothman, Stephen Mulliner, Robert Fletcher
Upcoming Tournaments / May-June 2010
MAY 2010
May 09–15 / North American Open (AC) / Sonoma-Cutrer Winery, Windsor, CA
Mike Orgill / 707-585-7819 / morgill@sonic.net
Mike Orgill / 707-585-7819 / morgill@sonic.net
May 12–16 / USCA Southeast Regional Championship / Pinehurst Croquet Club, Pinehurst, NC
Avril Nicholson / 843-705-2929 / avril.nicholson@yahoo.com
Avril Nicholson / 843-705-2929 / avril.nicholson@yahoo.com
May 13 / Croquet Field Day (9W) / OMC Regional Foundation Rochester Country Club, Rochester
E-mail foundation@olmmed.org to be added to the information list
E-mail foundation@olmmed.org to be added to the information list