Croquet (GC) Soo vs Fordyce Western NC GC Open

Western North Carolina GC Open, June 2024. Jeff Soo vs Edmond Fordyce. Amazing long hoop shots and fast play. #2 in New Zealand vs #13 in the USA. Highlans Falls Croquet Assoc, Highlands NC. TD: Darrin Guffey. Brian Hovis on video and editing. Tournament Sponsors: Lynda Bjorklund, Linda Trifone, and Chris Barley. Channel Sponsors: Chris Barley, the USCA www.croquetamerica.com, and Don Oakley's Croquet Store www.oakleywoods.com

[@MrDan1943]

he makes it look easy!!!!

[@michaeledwards5954]

Scary form from Edmond.

[@rdilleyuscacroquet5319]

Indeed - two 64’ hoops!

[@dennisheape971]

I suppose the hard hits keep the ball running straight.

[@laenreklaw]

Maybe, but at 21:57 what was the point trying to kill it when he could have tapped it thru the wickets? That's why they are playing and I'm watching on u toob

[@rdilleyuscacroquet5319]

He hit red hard because it was a difficult angled hoop; hitting hard can twist the hoop open a bit. He’s also using a jump shot because the extra spin will pull the ball thru the hoop . On the next turn Fordyce hits black hard to get it down to the next hoop( done on odd # hoops because the next is always straight away)