The Veterans Mallet, contested at Somerset West Croquet Club, awarded by Prof Rex Davis, is designed to encourage players to develop versatility and competence in playing both Association and Golf Croquet and to provide sociable occasions in the best spirit of croquet.The tournament consists of twelve invited players, playing in pairs,competing at time limited Association Croquet and Golf Croquet.

Time limits:
– Association Croquet (14 pts) 85 minutes max. (Ends immediately time is called)
– Golf Croquet (19pts+) 35 minutes minimum.

In the event of the Association Croquet game being won before time expires the players immediately progress to Golf Croquet and play continues until final time is called whether or not a game won. All hoops so played in both disciplines will count towards a final score to determine the winners.

Winners: Rex Davis & Fred Turnbull
Runners-up: John Cammell & Penny Price
3rd place: Peter Millson & Val Durie
4th place: Ellis Langeveld & Susan Crole
5th place: Peter Dreyer & Silvia Dreyer
6th place: Peter Knew & Lloyd Pascall

Photos: Rex Davis and Fred Turnbull winners of the trophy presented by Elizabeth Davis.(Right Photo)