Current AC World Champion Reg Bamford has won the 2013 GC World Championships, become the first person ever to hold both titles simultaneously. To view a full commentary of what was by all accounts a truly spectacular final, see the CA site (http://croquet.org.uk/?p=/news/newsdb.asp&NewsID=4457).
Congratulations also to the Irish contingent, 3 of whom reached the knockout stages. Special mention to Jack Clingan who placed 5th overall in his debut World Championships, a hugely impressive result. Click Read mode for photo of his medal.

Jack Clingan has reached the quarter final of the World Golf Croquet Championship where he will play Reg Bamford. Follow the results on: www.croquetscores.com

Jack Clingan, former World bronze medallist Evan Newell, and former Irish Champions Ed Cunningham and Simon Williams travel to Cairo this week for the World Golf Croquet Championship. The current World Champion and World No1 Mark McInerney is not defending his title. Follow the results on: www.croquetscores.com

Carrickmines have the following Open Events in their calendar for 2013 and would be very pleased to welcome visitors to enter these events.

Championship of Co. Dublin 2013: 31st May- 3rd June
This open tournament is in its 105th year. Events for players of all standards. Lunch & tea available each day. Entry form at this link: http://www.carrickmines.com/userfiles/file/database/CoDublin2013.pdf
Championship of Ireland 2013: 3rd - 10th August
The entry form for the Championships of Ireland is at:
http://www.carrickmines.com/userfiles/file/database/Champs%20of%20Irela…

A professional 26 minute TV program was made about the recent World Team Golf Croquet Championships in South Africa.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJqAfUaqwtM&feature=youtu.be

It gives a very good report on the event and also serves as a good introduction to the intricacies of the game. Enjoy spotting our Irish team in action.

A report from Danny Johnston about the experiences of himself and Ciaran Murphy as they travel through New Zealand playing croquet in championship matches there. This episode: Doubles in Christchurch.

A report on his experiences in the New Zealand National Golf Championships by Ciaran Murphy. He describes his experiences in the doubles and his success in reaching the final of the singles championship. Well done Ciaran.

Kieran Murphy began his New Zealand croquet endeavours in style by reaching the finals of the NZ Nationals. Beating two of the highly successful Kiwi test team in the knockout, he was eventually defeated by former U-21 World Champion Duncan Dixon.
For link to results click title above

The CAI would like to wish all our members and friends a Very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
We would especially like to wish Harry Johnston, one of our stalwarts, a full and speedy recovery from his recent illness as he recovers in hospital. We are sure all our members and friends from abroad will join us in these good wishes.