Sport

Korumburra Croquet Club doubles tournament

Nov 29 2024 Updated November 25, 2024

Sheryl Walters

1 min read

Stephen Beitz, Mary Tabrah, Robin McKinnon and Terry Nash with Damien Minogue from Elders and Ray Biffin, Val Wilson, Craig Piller and Kathy Ross.

THE KORUMBURRA Croquet Club doubles tournament sponsored by Elders was held in over the weekend of November 16 and 17.

A very warm day on Saturday was followed by cooler conditions on Sunday requiring wet weather gear.

Twenty-eight Korumburra players competed in two sections with Robin McKinnon of Leongatha and Ray Biffin winning Section 1.

Runners-up were Stephen Beitz from Leongatha and Mary Tabrah from Sale.

Section 2 winners were Craig Piller of Drouin and Val Wilson of Korumburra.

Runners-up were Terry Nash from Korumburra and Kathy Ross of Wonthaggi.

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