THE Shepparton Croquet Club’s Kookaburras won a thrilling golf croquet grand final against the Rich River Kangas on Thursday, November 13, edging victory by just one hoop. On a gusty, grey day, Rob Houston, Kevin Norton, Fay Hawker and Jenny Hyland secured six match wins to six, with a total of 65 hoops to 64, despite missing key player Phil Betts.
Fay Hawker and Kevin Norton led the singles, while doubles wins by Houston/Norton and Hawker/Hyland put Shepparton ahead. The Kangas fought back in the final doubles, leaving the teams tied on matches, but the Kookaburras claimed the flag on hoops.
GVCA President Margaret Gleeson presented the club’s second-ever golf croquet pennant.
