Enfield Croquet Club
Enfield Croquet Club

Welcome to Enfield Croquet Club

Great to see you visiting our website which is full of information about the game of croquet and our Club.   If you have any queries or want further information please contact secretary@enfieldcroquet.org.

Double Whammy For Frank Palmer 

Winner of Final Internal Tournament

Thursday, 3rd October 2024 - 10:10 Championship

 

Many congratulations to Frank who won the final internal tournament of the year against 16 highly competitive participants all vying to be the number 1.

 

It's been a very successful year for Frank as he has also won the GC handicap KO and came runner up in the Ladder League - full report here.

Colin Wins the Ladder League

 

Result decided by final game played on final day of competition. Report here

 

 

 

Congratulations Colin!

 

Colin Carver (far right) did the Club proud by coming 3rd in the All England AC Final last weekend - 21st/22nd September - at the beautiful Blewbury Croquet Club.     This is only Colin's second year playing so watch out for even greater things next year!    Report here.

Enfield Come 2nd In EACF AC Final - Best Result For Some Years!

14th September 2024  - Enfield 3 v Newport 1 v Peterborough 5

Many congratulations to Thomas Halliday, Michael Broadway, David Frost and John Street who took on the powers Newport and Peterborough teams to give us the best result in this league for some years.    Full report here!

Want To Learn Croquet?   

If you missed out on the recent introductory course we held and are interested in learning more about croquet and the Enfield Croquet Club, please do email us at enfieldcroquetclub@outlook.com with your enquiry and we will get back to you as soon as possible.    We are always on the look out for members so give us a shout!

Draw Finishes With Cream Tea At Newport

27th August 2024

Enfield West 9 - Newport Elms 9

 

As ever, Newport's hospitality was the best with fresh home made scones and cakes for tea!

Match report in News!

Enfield East Conquer Barnet

22nd August 1924 - Barnet Cavaliers 4 - Enfield East 6

 

Our playing commentator Alan Bateman's report can be found in the News spection.

 

Enfield West Loses At Letchworth

Tuesday, 13th August - Enfield West visited Letchworth in their penultimate match in the EACF GC HC League.   Valiant fight but a 10-8 loss much will depend on their final round against Newport Elms later in the month.   The team led by David Frost featured Graham Curtis, Andrew Yianni and Nigel Owen.   

Andrew Yianni Wins Sheila Rudling Cup

Thursday, 1st August 2024 - Ten members with handicaps or less fought hard in very hot conditions in their bid to win the Sheila Rudling Cup.   Two groups played 3 and 4 games respectively with Andrew winning his group and Graham Curtis winning all his games to lead the second group.    The final was close with hoop for hoop being respectively scored. The Golden Hoop beckoned and Andrew seized the day!   Congratulations to Andrew - and Graham and all who took part.

Unbelievable Win For Enfield East Against Newport Elms

Monday, 29th July - Enfield East 10 - Newport Elms 8

 

A truly outstanding game and sportsmanship were shared at this EACF Handicap GC match.  With one man down, two doubles lost and no idea of the score, Enfield East managed to win most the single encounters to win the day.   To read more, click here.

100% Regional Success Takes Nigel To Finals

Nigel Owen's 5/5 wins at the GC Area Finals on MOnday, 29th July takes him through to the All England GC Handicap Final in September. 

 

Luckily only 5 games each were necessary as the temperature was such that it was exhausting even to watch!  The competition was played in 4 blocks and the top two players from each group are eligible for a place in the finals to be held at Guildford and Godalming CC on 14th and 15th September.

 

Congratulations and we will be rooting for you!

Enfield Take On Might of Wrest Park and Win!

Monday, 22nd July - Enfield 4 - Wrest Park 2

We knew it would be tough when Wrest Park came to town and we had the hardest match of the league so far, but managed to come out on top. 

League Hope As Enfield Beats Meldreth 11-4 

Thursday, 18th July :  In the Open team, for the first time in a while, we're in the top half of the league towards the end of a season. The day was evenly matched through the whole of the morning, with the score at 1-1, 3-3, 5-5, and 7-7 after the first four rounds. The only way of avoiding a deciding doubles was if one side swept the final round.   See News for full report.

 

Barnet Roundheads Surprise Enfield West

Thursday, 11th July - 5-5 Draw

A tougher battle than expected for Enfield West who took on the Barnet Roundheads.  The Roundheads have come a long way since forming last year.   Captain Dave Hill and Nigel Owen won the doubles but struggled on the singles.   Andrew Yianni won two matches and with Dave's singles win bringing the draw.   Sausage rolls and watermelon helped!

Rain Stops Play At Newport in Enfield B Level Match

Tuesday, 9th July - Newport 9 - Enfield 6

 

A slow start followed by a strengthening of play, the comeback efforts of the Enfield B team was thwarted by a torrential downpour which brought the day's proceedings to a close.   

New One Ball Club Champion

Thursday, 4th July 2024

 

Many congratulations to Frank Palmer on winning today's One Ball Tournament.   Pictured left, Frank won the final against Michael Broadway after a day of fierce competition.

Enfield AC Success Continues With Resounding Win

Monday, 1st July 2024 - Enfield 6 - Watford 0

 

Enfield's excellent start to the AC season continued today as the visiting Watford team were roundly beaten by Enfield by six games to nil.    Full report can be found here.

Another Clear Win For Enfield East

Monday 24th June - Enfield East 16 - Bury St Edmonds 2
 
We were delighted to host Bury St Edmonds and we had a fine day on the lawns in hot and muggy weather.     Congratulations to the team on a fine win - fuller report here.

First Two-Shot Champion - David Frost - Is Crowned At Enfield

Thursday, 7th June - Twelve players spent the morning in beautiful sunshine for the first outing of Two-Shot GC at Enfield.    Part of our monthly tournament programme, it was a format that was new to all - making for an interesting and rather exciting outcome.   Click here for a detailed report by Thomas Halliday!

Nigel Owen Wins GC All-England Qualifier

6th June - the GC All-England Qualifier took place  which was contested by David Frost, Colin Carver, Nigel Owen and Brian Dawes - as they appear on the left!


The current National Grassroots Champion, Nigel Owen won all three of his games, including a critical 7-6 win over 2nd-place Colin, whose two wins saw his handicap go down to 8. Congratulations to Nigel, who qualifies for the Area Final to be held at Surbiton at the end of July. If he does well there, the National Final takes place in Guildford in September.

Enfield Commence B Level Challenge With Win

Enfield welcomed Ipswich to our lawns on Monday, 3rd June for the first B Level match of the EACF League.   Every game was fiercely contested and Enfield eventually won the day with a scoreline of 12-8.

Enfield Croquet Club

Bush Hill Park Recreation Ground

Cecil Avenue

Enfield EN1 1PS

 

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