SCCC Fall Invitational - 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Bob Crouch, Linda & Tony Dos Santos took home trophies from The Sarasota County Croquet Club - Fall Invitational that was held December 6-9, 2012 at Pinebrook Park in Venice, FL. The Grand Haven Croquet Club was well represented by Paul Beaulieu, Rich Burns, Bob Crouch, Linda & Tony Dos Santos. John Fitterman, Charlie Greer, and Joe Zilligen at this USCA sanctioned event.
The tournament was held over three days on four newly refurbished regulation sized courts in Wellfield Park, property that is owned by the City of Venice and maintained by the Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Department. The SCCC is the largest public facility dedicated to croquet, in the United States.
With a total of 37 players, play consisted of four flights of singles for players with handicaps of 12 or less. Each day started with a little fog which quickly burned off to perfect tournament weather.
With a total of 37 players, play consisted of four flights of singles for players with handicaps of 12 or less. Each day started with a little fog which quickly burned off to perfect tournament weather.
Additional social activities consisted of an opening party & potluck which was hosted by Jackie & Fred Jones at their home in Waterford. Saturday evening the group had dinner at the Left Coast Seafood Restaurant.
Sarasota County Croquet Club Tournament Recap
First Flight (10 players, handicaps 4.5 to 7) Charlie Greer and Rich Burns from Grand Haven finished 1 and 2 at the end of block play. However they faltered along the way losing to Bill Cole and Charlotte Neagle, with the winner in the finals being Bill over Charlotte 20 to 8 and Rich & Charlie with a tie for third. |
Second Flight (12 players, handicaps 8 - 10) The Second Flight was divided into two blocks; all but one player was local. The one player was Tony Dos Santos from Grand Haven who took the honors inblock play, with Kay Schneider winning the other block. The top six players in each flight were seeded into a single elimination ladder. With two blocks only half the players were able to advance. By finishing positions it allowed three players to advance from each block. In a well-played final Tony Dos Santos took the trophy home to Grand Haven, leaving Rich Zeck in second place 17 to 14. |
Third Flight (8 players, handicaps 10 - 12)
The Third Flight saw the strength of the Grand Haven contingent playing in the tournament. Paul Beaulieu and Bob Crouch finished the block as the top two players. However Linda Dos Santos, in her first tournament took out Paul in the semi-finals, losing to Bob Crouch in the finals. All three from Grand Haven did a clean sweep of the Third Flight with Bob Crouch finishing first, Linda Dos Santos finishing second, and Paul Beaulieu finishing third. |
Trophy Winners
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Thanks to Paul, Linda & Carol for providing all the photos!
Congratulations to all the Grand Haven Players
for a great showing!!!
Congratulations to all the Grand Haven Players
for a great showing!!!