The 2021 Rockfish Golf Croquet Tournament was a great event. 33 players from all over the US came to Chesapeake Bay to play, socialize and have fun.
Many players did not already have a World Croquet Federation (WCF) grade which made seeding players difficult, so everyone was placed into the same flight as one big knockout.
Read MoreThe 2021 Volume 2 Digital Edition of the USCA's Croquet News is now available for viewing as an eMag. This Summer edition takes a look at the USCA's return to tournament play with coverage of AC Nationals and Club Teams. In addition, the issue features the annual club directory and Annual Awards winners.
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What a show! In my eight or so years of playing American 6-Wicket, I have never seen a player finish a game with a triple peel, and yet this past weekend, Matthew Essick finished three of his last four games with a triple. In the semi-final match against Zack Watson, Matthew won both games by scoring all of the hoops with his second ball while peeling (scoring his partner ball) through the last three hoops and then pegging both balls out on the center stake winning 26tp-0 and 26tp-13. Essick did the same in one of his games in the finals against current American 6-Wicket National Champion, Randy Cardo, winning 26tp-5 and 26-0.
Read MoreThe World Croquet Federation has provided an update on the progress of four working groups that are investigating the following initiatives:
Members: Ian Burridge (WAL, WCF MC and chairman), Gareth Denyer (AUS), Jake Inwood (NZL), Johnny Mitchell (USA) and Chris Roberts (ENG)
Read MoreThe 2021 Volume 1 Digital Edition of the USCA's Croquet News is now available for viewing as an eMag. This Spring edition features an in-depth look at the USCA's new marketing plan. Additionally, Macey White provides a comprehensive account on the development of the eight court lawn at Chesapeake Bay Croquet Croquet -- The Flattest Two Acres on Earth. In addition, the issue includes a profile on Zack Watson and plenty more.
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