The Southern Highlands Croquet Club (SHCC) hosted Croquet NSW's Silver Brooch Tournament, for players with handicaps in the 3-6 range.
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It was held from July 31 to August 2 in Exeter, where 12 players were drawn from Nelson Bay, Maitland, Mosman, Canberra, Sutherland, Nowra and Jamberoo to compete.
Canberra Croquet Club player Ian Donald took out the competition (7-4, 6-7, 7-1).
The runners up plate competition was won by Dianne Bonnitcha from Sutherland, on a count-back from Nelson Bay's Rae Uptin.
It is the first time the SHCC has hosted a major Croquet NSW tournament at this level, where players have previously competed in pennants events and against other clubs in the southern region.
Tournament referee Rik Mills came from Orange for the event.
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The final day of the competition saw a brief return to winter conditions in the region, with the quarter and semi finals being played in light drizzle, but it cleared for the final the games between Donald and Brian Mitchell from Nowra.
Spectators saw competitors display great skill with the variety of shots such as roquet, stun, jump, cannon and promotion.
Club members helped with scoring and timekeeping as well as preparing the courts each day.
The SHCC always welcomes new players, and offers golf croquet, as well as the traditional format of the game known as Association.
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