CROQUET NEWS: North American Open Won by Jerry Stark

10-16 May 2009
Sonoma-Cutrer Winery, Windsor, California, USA
story by Mike Orgill in Croquet World Online
picture by Genie Hendry

Jerry Stark wins North American Open.

Jerry Stark [of Middletown, CA] won the 2009 North American Open, defeating Jim Butts [of Rancho Mirage, CA] 2 games to 1. The scores were Butts +26tp; Stark +15, +10.

Final Standings

1. Jerry Stark, $3000
2. Jim Butts, $1500
3. Mike Orgill, $750
3. Bob Van Tassell, $750
5. Rory Kelley
5. Tom Weston
5. Ron Hendry
5. Martyn Selman
7. Rob Coleman

Semi-Final Results

Jerry Stark defeated Mike Orgill 26-17, 26tp-4
Jim Butts defeated Bob Van Tassell 24-21, 26-12

Block Results

The North American had a smaller field this year due to the scheduling conflict with the World Championships in Florida. The field, though, was very competitive and there was a lot of play, with all days starting early and going almost to dark. The game is Association Rules.

The format this year is one double round robin of nine players followed by a knockout of best-of-three matches.

Double Block Results

1. Jerry Stark: 13 wins, 217 net, 387 gross
2. Ron Hendry: 12 wins, 134 net, 354 gross
3. Bob Van Tassell, 10 wins, 129 net, 364 net
4. Tom Weston, 8 wins, 17 net, 280 gross
5. Mike Orgill, 8 wins, -12 net, 254 net
6. Martyn Selman, 8 wins, -26 net, 241 gross
7. Jim Butts, 7 wins, -47 net, 256 gross
8. Rory Kelley, 5 wins, -1 net, 310 gross
9. Rob Coleman, 1 win, -232 net, 145 gross