INTER CLUB GOLF CROQUET 2011

  

2011 East Anglian Golf Croquet League Eastern Division


For the latest league results of all clubs go to the following website
2011 East Anglian Golf Croquet League Eastern Division 

ENFIELD EAST SQUAD and match results:


ENFIELD EAST beat LEIGHTON LINSLADE 10-8 in the final







MATCH REPORT 11th SEPTEMBER 2011

2011 East Anglian Golf Croquet League Play-off FINAL

A disastrous start by Enfield East at Bury St. Edmunds almost suggested that their most important match of the season was almost over before it was half way through. Windy conditions and three lawns that ran away on one side seemed to unduly effect our players in the first couple of rounds. Having lost the first round 1-3 and it went from bad to worse in the second round with a 0-4  loss. This meant they were a massive 1-7 behind with eight singles and two doubles still to play. Leighton Linslade required just three of the remaining ten matches for victory. However Ken, David F, Brian H and Tony, all of of whom won two of their singles matches, clawed their way back to 8-8 at the end of the four singles rounds. With the momentum now in their favour they took both the doubles matches to complete a really impressive comeback and a 10-8 victory. Congratulations to the winning team members and the entire squad who saw them through the earlier stages.


Enfield East and Leighton Linslade at the 2011 Final.


Ken looks happy but Brian quite rightly hides from the cameras.

Final score: Enfield East 10 Leighton Linslade



Enfield East v Bury St Edmunds East - 13-3 played 6th September - East Anglian Golf Croquet League Semi Final



With Ken abroad, Alan recovering from an operation (get well soon Alan) and BH away on business Enfield East called upon the services of the previously untested Peter Brock to make his Club debut and David Minihane to play only his second match for the team. So quite an ordeal appeared to be in prospect as they took on Bury St. Edmunds East in their East Anglian Golf Croquet semi-final match played at Newport, Essex this Tuesday. The other team members comprised regular squad members David Frost and Tony Elliott.
The four opening matches played in damp conditions were all closely contested games but wins for the entire team saw Enfield storm to a emphatic four-nil lead, a lead that very much determined the outcome of the match. The second round saw conditions deteriorate badly as driving rain and strong winds, which would normally send players running for cover, hampered play considerably. These wettest of games however resulted in further wins for Davids Frost and Minihane, the near drowning of Peter and a comfortable 6-2 lead after two rounds. After the break and in merely damp conditions the third round added further wins for David Frost, Tony and Peter who won a very close time limited match and stretched Enfield's lead to 9-3. This meant that just one further win was required for victory on the day. This was achieved in grand style with all four players winning their final single round matches. With the score at 13-3 and a place in the final already achieved it was mutually decided by both teams to pass on the two doubles games given the damp, wet miserable conditions that both teams had endured throughout. Peter I'm advised may dry out in time for the weekend. So many congratulations to Enfield East on reaching the Final and congratulations to all the players who have represented them throughout the season.


ENFIELD EAST WIN THE EASTERN DIVISION OF the EAST ANGLIAN GOLF CROQUET LEAGUE

Chelmsford and Bentley Blues v Enfield East - 8-10 played 19th August

Despite being 1-3 behind after round 1 and 3-5 behind after round 2 Enfield East came back well to beat Chelmsford Blues 10 - 8. Wining both the third and fourth rounds 3-1 game Enfield the edge going into the doubles which ended one apiece. Ken and David frost both managed three wins each, Alan held his own with two wins, while David Minihane making his debut for the Club won a crucial match to give a final result of 10-8 to Enfield East.

So many congratulations to the entire squad as this means they have now won the Eastern Division of the East Anglian Golf League and can now look forward to the semi-final. Chelmsford Blues are now 2nd on "games won" but if Enfield West win against Maldon next Tuesday they will regain 2nd place.

Southchurch v Enfield East - 5-13 played 26th July

Enfield East's third game of the week was an away trip to Southchurch which presented a playing surface the team considered to be more difficult to play than the quality of courts we are now accustomed to under Tom's lawn management. David Frost, Brian H, Tony and Alan represented Enfield East for this particular pleasant and enjoyable away day. Despite Southchurch winning both doubles matches the singles went very much in favour of Enfield East where there were four victories apiece for David and Brian, plus three for Tony and two for Alan.

Chelmsford & Bentley Greens vEnfield East- 5-13 played 22nd July

The lawns at Chelmsford are invariably a lot faster than those we're accustomed to at Enfield and the adjustment to both pace and the slope often means it takes a while for players to settle on their first visit. Despite this added pressure Tony Elliott won three of his four singles while David Frost won all four of his on their first visit to Chelmsford. With Alan winning his fair share and Ken chipping in with three wins Enfield East were able to run up a comfortable victory.

Enfield East v Maldon - 14-4 played 20th July

At home to Maldon the team comprised Ken, Tony, Alan and Brian H in a match that saw Ken win all of his singles matches while Alan and Brian also managed three apiece. Despite the overall result being fairly emphatic many of the individual games were exceedingly close with six matches going to a final hoop in some nail biting finishes. It was critical to the overall result then that Enfield East kept their nerve and managed to win 5 out of 6 of the games that went to thirteenth hoop.

Purleigh v Enfield East - 4-14 played 7th June

The match play away to Purleigh was as much against the conditions as the opposition, especially so for our team's newcomers whom hadn't previously experienced such lawns. The courts being the outfield of a cricket pitch with no marked boundary lines. Clearly we've been spoilt by the quality lawns which Tom has now accustomed us to in our home games. Our Enfield East team found that the somewhat uneven surface made accurate long shots extremely difficult to play. The team consisting of Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Tony Elliott & David Frost who all did well in the circumstances. Both doubles were won as were four matches each by David Frost and Tony Elliott. With Ken winning three singles and Alan one.

Enfield East v Enfield West -13-5 played 20th May

Difficult to say whether Enfield East played really well or if Enfield West played poorly, although in all fairness it was probably a bit of both. But Enfield West comprising John, Margaret, David Lygoe and Brian Dawes certainly played as if they'd gone without their early morning cuppa given that they failed to win a single session of the match. That said there were many decent contests to be seen but the more consistent play came from the home team with Brian Havill making his debut for Enfield East in particularly fine form winning all four of his singles matches. While their other debut boy David Frost also played very well winning three of his four singles matches.


ENFIELD WEST SQUAD

 

Maldon v Enfield West - 7-11 played 23rd August

The biggest talking point of this game was the awful weather, for this was a match played throughout in anything and everything from light drizzle to heavy rain. Damp was a classic understatement and rain gear was essential. Maldon have been newly formed this season and so this was a new venue for Enfield West, the playing surface being the outfield of a cricket pitch and the cricket pavilion being a delightful converted old style barn. Today's team of John, David Lygoe, Brian D and our latest team recruit Helen Lucas. It has to be said that the team fell asleep after lunch but by that time the result was already in the bag with Helen contributing with a couple of wins in an impressive  debut for our Club. John with 3 wins, David 2 & Brian 3 all played their part in the somewhat trying conditions and the result ensured second place in the league for Enfield West.



Enfield West v Southchurch - 16-2 played 4th July

There were no American flags on show and no whooping or hollering whatsoever, but plenty to celebrate for Enfield West in what turned out to be an emphatic win played out on a somewhat oppressively hot day. A strong early lead was set by Enfield as Southchurch failed to get to grips with a reasonably fast lawn that got faster as the day heated up. This early lead was extended by Wendy, John, David L and Brian D as they all piled on the pressure and Southchurch seemed to wilt in the sun. Despite some fine play by Wally Barnes Southchurch couldn't turn the tide and Enfield West also went on to win both the closely contested doubles games which were played out, like the rest of the day, in a very friendly atmosphere.

Chelmsford & Bentley v Enfield West - 6-12 played 1st July

Enfield West's injury hit team were most grateful that Wendy was able to turn out for them in what turned out to be a very pleasant days play over at Writton. Despite losing the first round of the singles 3-1 Enfield West came back strongly winning the second, third and fourth round singles 4-0, 3-1 and 3-1. A fairly fast lawn which became faster as the day progressed appeared to suit Enfield West and wins in the singles from Wendy Spencer-Smith (2), John Street (2), David Lygoe (3) and Brian Dawes (4) made the result clear cut before the double round which was shared 1 apiece.

Enfield West v Purleigh- Wednesday 29th June Conceded by Purleigh who could not put out a team for this fixture, was due to be played on Wednesday 29th June

Enfield East v Enfield West - 13-5 played 20th May

Difficult to say whether Enfield East played really well or if Enfield West played poorly, although in all fairness it was probably a bit of both. But Enfield West comprising John, Margaret, David Lygoe and Brian Dawes certainly played as if they'd gone without their early morning cuppa given that they failed to win a single session of the match. That said there were many decent contests to be seen but the more consistent play came from the home team with Brian Havill making his debut for Enfield East in particularly fine form winning all four of his singles matches. While their other debut boy David Frost also played well winning three of his four singles matches.

Enfield West v Chelmsford & Bentley Greens - 12-6 played 13th May

It wasn't an unlucky Friday the 13th for Enfield West who won their opening game of the season 12-6 with a team that comprised John Street (5), Margaret Lygoe (10), David Lygoe (10) & Brian Dawes (10). Our team took an early lead by winning the first round of singles 3-1 and by the lunch break they had amassed an 8-4 lead against a Chelmsford side who'd had to find a late replacement. With Margaret, David and Brian all winning three singles matches each and John winning two of his the match was effectively over prior to the doubles which were tied at one game apiece. Top marks to Margaret who was the only Enfield West player to beat John Skuse who had performed well for Chelmsford throughout the contest.

Maldon v Enfield West - Tuesday 23rd August


2010

The Enfield East and Enfield West teams in 2010 were as follows:

ENFIELD EAST 2010


ENFIELD WEST 2010


  1. Each team shall consist of FOUR players, not necessarily the same players each match.
  2. Once a match has started no team player may be substituted.
  3. No player may play for more than one club in a season. (players of Enfield East cannot play for Enfield West & vice versa)
  4. 13 point games will be played with a 40 minute timed limit. If the game is drawn when time is called play one more hoop to determine game winner. Bisques may not be used for this extra hoop.
  5. The day shall consist of 16 single games and 2 double games. Each team member will play 4 single games and 1 double game. Tournament total 18 points.
  6. If a match is drawn at the end of all games, an extra hoop will be played to determine the overall winner. Captains will decide who plays (singles or doubles pairings). Once selected the players toss to decide who goes first. Start play from corner 1 and play to and through hoop 3.
  7. Each player should have a handicap within the range of 0 to 10. The total aggregate of the team handicap must not be lower than 24. (Note: New Golf handicaps in the range of 0 to 12 were adopted by the CA for all UK players and implemented with effect from March 2008 in order to align UK handicaps with world standards. New handicaps for all UK players were obtained by adding 4 to the old handicaps. This rule refers to the new handicaps)
  8. Handicap cards should be submitted and filled in by the host club.
  9. Bisques will be used. No bisques used after time.
  10. If a team cancels unilaterally less than 3 clear days before a scheduled match that team forfeits its points and the other team will be awarded the match and half the possible games.
  11. Any number or size of lawn may be used; adjust the format accordingly. Spread the play if the quality of lawn varies.
  12. Results are to be notified by each team manager to the League Manager as soon as possible after the match.
  13. In the event of a dispute the League Manager's decision shall be final
Issued by: Chris Howell - League Manager

Note the one important rules change which is in rule 7 where the handicap range has been altered from 1-10 to 0-10

Semi Finals are on 6th September when the regional divisions winners play off at Bury St Edmunds Club.

Finals are on 11th September at Bury St Edmunds Club.

INTER CLUB COMPETITIONS 2010

FINALISTS YET AGAIN - but no trophy this time for ENFIELD EAST

In the East Anglia Golf Croquet Final our Enfield East team comprising Ken, Alan, Wendy and John managed to pull back from being 1-7 down to make it 7-9  after the completion of all the singles matches. Unfortunately, unlike last year season's final against the very same team, Stony Stratford, they lost both their doubles games and so the final result was a 7-11 defeat. So we offer our  congratulations to Stony Stratford for winning and also congratulate Enfield East for making the final two seasons running.



Stony Stratford - this season's winners

SEMI FINAL WIN FOR ENFIELD EAST

Having won the East Anglia Golf Croquet League (Eastern Division) our Enfield East team played their inter-divisional Semi-final on Friday 3rd September. Congratulations to the winning team of Ken, Alan, Wendy and Tony who beat Hunstanton 12-6 to reach next Saturday's final. The final will be played at Bury St Edmunds on Saturday 11th and will be a repeat of last years match against Stony Stratford

Enfield's Inter Club results for the Golf Croquet League:

ENFIELD EAST
MAY 14 Friday Enfield West 7 v 11 Enfield East
MAY 25 Tuesday Southchurch Park 7 v 11 Enfield East
JUNE 8 Tuesday Purleigh West 8 v 10 Enfield East
JUNE 11 Friday Chelmsford & Bentley Blues  8 v 10 Enfield East
JUNE 15 Tuesday Enfield East 17 v 1 Purleigh East
JULY 9 Friday Enfield East 15 v 3 Chelmsford & Bentley 1

SEPTEMBER 3 Friday Enfield East 12 v 6 Hunstanton - REGIONAL SEMI-FINAL
SEPTEMBER 11 Saturday Enfield East 7 v 11 Stony Stratford - REGIONAL FINAL

Enfield East won the league with a 100% record

ENFIELD WEST
 MAY 14 Friday Enfield West 7 v 11 Enfield East
JUNE 25 Friday Chelmsford & Bentley Green 4 v 14 Enfield West
JULY 2 Friday Enfield West 14 v 4 Chelmsford & Bentley 2
JULY 23 Friday Enfield West 10 v 8 Purleigh West
JULY 27 Tuesday Purleigh East 11 v 7 Enfield West
AUGUST 9 Monday Enfield West 12 v 6 Southchurch Park

Enfield West won 4 of their six matches and finished 2nd

An historic Inter-club match was played on Friday the 14th May, this being the first time that Enfield had entered two teams in the East Anglian Golf Croquet League. They met in Bush Hill Park and a competitive day's play saw Enfield East (Ken Prickett, John Street, Wendy Spencer-Smith & Alan Foott) beat Enfield West (Terry James, Margaret Lygoe, David Lygoe and Brian Dawes) 11-7



Margaret Lygoe of Enfield West playing against Alan Foott of Enfield East



John Street seen pointing to the heavens, whilst Terry James attends to his paperwork and Ken Pickett looks on



Wendy Spencer-Smith of Enfield East seen here playing against David Lygoe


EAST ANGLIAN GOLF CROQUET LEAGUE (Eastern Division) 2010

In this the 2010 season Enfield Croquet Club will be entering two teams in the Golf Croquet League. Namely Enfield East and Enfield West.
 
 Enfield East
 Enfield West
Southch.
Purleigh East
 Burnham Purleigh West
C&B1
C&B2
 Match
wins
 Game
Wins
 

 Enfield East
WINNERS

*
11-7
11-7
17-1 withdrawn
10-8
15-3
10-8
6
74
1st
Enfield West

7-11

 *12-6
7-11
 withdrawn
10-8
 14-414-4
 464
 2nd
 Southchurch

 7-11
 6-12
*
7-11withdrawn
 6-124-14 7-11 0 377th
 Purleigh East
1-17
11-7
 11-7*
withdrawn10-812-6 8-104
52
 4th
 Burnham
-
-
-
 - withdrawn - - -   
 Purleigh West
8-10 8-10
12-6
8-10
 withdrawn * 11-7 5-13 252
5th
 Chelmsford & Bentley 1
3-15
4-14
 14-4 6-12withdrawn 7-11*
5-13
1
39
 6th
Chelmsford & Bentley 2
8-104-14
11-7
 10-8 withdrawn 13-513-5*
459
 3rd

BURNHAM have withdrawn from the league

League play-off will be played at BURY-ST.EDMUNDS and will feature ENFIELD EAST
Semi-Finals on Friday 3rd September & Final on Saturday 11th September

INTER CLUB COMPETITIONS for the SEASON 2009



Ken Pickett, our team captain, receives the East Anglian Golf trophy  in 2009

During the 2009 season Enfield Croquet Club entered teams in two different leagues:

Enfield Croquet Club is a member of the Beds & Herts Association Croquet league iin which there were seven clubs, with matches played throughout the summer. As ever this league was very competitive and was finally won by Wrest Park on 8 points after a closely fought match against Enfield. Watford came second on 7 points with a game difference of + 4 which just pipped Enfield who finished third on the same number of points as Watford but with a game difference of +3.

Wednesday April 29 home Colworth won 3-2
Team: Ken Pickett, Wendy Spencer-Smith, John Street

Friday May 22 away v Northampton drew 3-3
Team: Ken Pickett, Wendy Spencer-Smith, John Street

Saturday June 13 away v Letchworth lost 2-4
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Wendy Spencer-Smith, John Street

Wednesday July 22 home v Watford won 5-1
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Wendy Spencer-Smith, John Street

Tuesday July 28 away St. Albans won 3-1
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, John Street

Thursday August 27 home Wrest Park lost 2-4
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Wendy Spencer-Smith, John Street


Enfield also entered a team in the East Anglian Golf Croquet league which is divided into four regional divisions. Enfield play in the Eastern division in which there are five clubs. Last season we won our division having been victorious in four of our five matches.

Tuesday July 7 away Southchurch won 11-7
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Wendy Spencer-Smith, Michael Ruggins

Friday July 10 home Chelmsford and Bentley won 14-4
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Wendy Spencer-Smith, Michael Ruggins

Tuesday July 21 away Purleigh 'A' won 16-2
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Wendy Spencer-Smith, John Street

Tuesday August 19 home Purleigh 'B' lost 8-10
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Wendy Spencer-Smith, John Street

Tuesday August 25 home Burnham-on-Crouch won 13-5
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Wendy Spencer-Smith, John Street

In the play-off semi finals
Stoney Stratford (Western division) 12-6 Bury St.Edmunds (Central division)
Enfield (Eastern division) 11-7 Hunstanton 'A' (Northern division)
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Wendy Spencer-Smith, John Street

The Final: Enfield 10-9 Stoney Stratford
Team: Ken Pickett, Alan Foott, Wendy Spencer-Smith, John Street

As can be seen from the score in the Final Enfield won the trophy after a very close game. With the match poised at 9 games all Enfield went on to win by running a final 'golden hoop' to take the trophy.


Alan, Ken, Wendy and John - our winning team for the East Anglian Golf Croquet League Final




O.k. then Ken...... where did you say we were playing?