2023 USCA Seniors Masters West Palm Beach, Florida | November 8-12
Tis’ The Year Without a Final … Again?
By Doug MOORE & Carla Rueck Forty-five players in three flights competed in Singles and Doubles this year in sunny South Florida for the Seniors Masters Croquet Tournament at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. Players came from all over the country to compete in five flights of singles and three flights of doubles. However, we usually have a better turnout; maybe last year’s rain scared players away? Maybe it was the Hall of Fame dinner being moved to March? Maybe it was just too close to Halloween and everyone was spooked? Even with a smaller field, the play was intense and there was no shortage of drama. Congratulations to Lynda Sudderberg with huge wins against Sherif Abdelwahab and Randy Cardo and a great effort losing by one point in the quarterfinals to Richard Sheely. Calvert Chaney had similar accomplishments. Although Chaney is old enough to play in the Masters division, he signed up for the Seniors flight so he could beat up on some youngsters. With a thrilling victory over Randy Cardo in the playoffs, he made it all the way to the semifinals. That brings us to the finals between Sherif Abdelwahab and Danny Huneycutt. Very much like last year, this final was never played. Maybe our tournament directors Doug Moore and Carla Rueck are the problem? Regardless, we are all happy that Huneycutt is back to form as well as Frederick Beck. You both had us a little worried for a second there.
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