Bald Head Island Club's Lauded Instructors Breathe New Life into Croquet

June 17, 2024

Recently, to take its croquet program to the next level and broaden its appeal, the Bald Head Island Club (BHIC) announced an expanded commitment from world-class Croquet Director/Instructor Jeff Soo and Croquet Instructor Eileen Soo. At the same time, the club eased its strict dress code of all-white attire, creating a more relaxed environment for novice players.

Cami Russack won 1st Flight and Vicky Naranjo came in second. L-R Priscilla, Nancy, Macey and Cami.

Alison Worthington won 2nd Flight and Marianne Davidson came in 2nd. L-R John Banister (National Croquet Club president), Marriane, Allison and Priscilla.

Tournament Managers Priscilla Flowers and Cami Russack celebrate the end of a great tournament

Cheryl Bromley won Championship Flight with Debbie Davidoff coming in second. L-R Debbie, Cheryl and Macey.

Doubles was won by Lynda Sudderberg and Cheryl Bromley (right) and 2nd place was Debbie Davidoff and Ellen Nielsn (left).

The Hurricane was a great place to meet new friends and renew old acquaintances. Here Pam Groh and Mary Galasso share a moment together.

Group Photo

2022 Women’s Hurricane Open

2022 Hurricane Women’s Golf Croquet Open

February 14, 2022

The inaugural Women’s Hurricane Golf Croquet Open tournament was held at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on January 20-23, 2022.

The tournament was hosted by the women of the National Croquet Club and managed by Priscilla Flowers and Cami Russack. Macey White was the tournament director. 56 players signed up and represented all levels of GC play, from beginners to the best, including six of the top ten active female players in America; Helen Covington, Cheryl Bromley, Debbie Davidoff, Eileen Soo, Lynda Sudderberg, and Vicky Naranjo.

Soo Claims SE Regional GC Title

April 20, 2018

Eighteen players from New York, Maryland, Wisconsin, Missouri, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia competed in the 2018 USCA SE GC Regional held recently at the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club in Hartfield, VA. Players were treated to extra helpings of warm southern hospitality as they competed over four days of singles and doubles block play and knock out rounds.

Morning Coffee: Solomon Picture Book Released

August 8, 2011

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Fans of the USA National Team have the opportunity to relive the 2011 Solomon Trophy win through an event picture book featuring the photos of Eileen Soo. You can view the book online, or even buy a copy (hardbound) to impress your friends. There are two versions, nearly identical but for size: (be patient; takes a while to load)

8x8 version: http://www.adoramapix.com/croquetj/book/solomon2011
10x10 version: http://www.adoramapix.com/croquetj/book/solomon2011-10x10

Jeff Soo: Solomon Trophy Recap

July 14, 2011

The United States beat Great Britain 13-8 at the 2011 Solomon Trophy, held June 28 – July 1 at the Hamptworth Golf & Country Club in Wiltshire, England. Having won the match for the first time ever in 2009 at Mission Hills, Team USA’s first Solomon win on British soil is also its first successful defense of the Trophy.

Update After USCA Meetings

March 22, 2011

I've just returned from four days in West Palm Beach, Florida where I participated in the Annual USCA Planning Meetings at the National Croquet Center. It kicked off on Friday night, with the 2010 awards ceremony, where I am thrilled to announce that Croquet Network was given the USCA's Media Coverage award.