Hello MHCC members:

Day 3 of the MH Invitational has concluded, and our lawns have witnessed some fantastic croquet. Six doubles teams played a full round-robin and semi-final matches are set for tomorrow. Also, 12 singles players divided into two very evenly matched flights have played through the block stages and will begin quarter finals tomorrow morning at 8am.

For a full breakdown of the tournament results, CLICK HERE— CroquetScores

Come down and join us in supporting our fellow members in their playoff matches!

Brian Lozano
Croquet Pro
Mission Hills Country Club

DOUBLE ELIMINATION PLAYOFF GAMES START PROMPTLY AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY MORNING:

Championship Flight

Bach vs. Dixon Ct. #4
Sheely vs. Rodeberg Ct. #2
Bennett Bye
Sweeney Bye

First Flight

Gray vs. Dugan Ct. #6
Lozano vs. Toops Ct. #5
Eccles Bye
Evans Bye

Stay safe and play well

Nick Gray
Tournament Director
President MHCC

Last night we were playing - last game of the day, and it was one of those games where it seems like nothing is going right.
Deadness is accumulating, players are tired, a bit edgy, and even though we were playing with longer time limits than normal, players were still anxious about 45 second shot clocks.
And then all of a sudden, the sprinklers start running and we know that our golf carts are close and will soon be doused in a shower.
We rescue them to a seemingly better spot, only to find them re-parked right next to the sprinklers that go on during their next rotation.
Now the cart is filling with water.

One of the players goes across the court, 3-ball dead, and successfully pulling off the attack, the sprinklers are now raging along the sideline.
I call timeout ...what for someone else asks ... I can't play yet with the sprinkler running next to the boundary. The quote of the day was from Brian, our new club croquet pro. "Rain or shine, play." Glad we all have a great sense of humor.