The Grand Cup
The Village Club, Fairhope AL
Apr 30 - May 3, 2026
THE GRAND CUP
Hosted by the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa and the Lakewood Club Fairhope, Alabama
April 30-May 3, 2026
Ron Taylor reigns as the Grand Cup Champion
It was a mix of rainy and cold weather this past weekend in Fairhope, Alabama for the third annual Grand Cup 2026. The weather ended up being perfect for the closing day of the tournament. The two regulation croquet lawns were buzzing with excitement from all the players.
A lovely Welcome Reception by the water topped off that Friday evening at the Grand Hotel.
A USCA sanctioned singles tournament began on Thursday with block play. Spectators sat courtside and were treated to spectacular shot-making and smart tactical play each day. A cross-block Knockout was seeded from the final positions of block play with final results posted below and more detailed match results listed on www.croquetscores.com.
Winner Ron Taylor with Finalist Mary Carol Stearns
Consolation Winner John Somerset (R) with consolation Finalist Sue Sergeant (L)
Mary Carol Stearns, Susan Koepp, Sue Sergeant, and Todd Russell watch courtside
Brett Fullerton hits a clearing shot
Barbara Mudd takes a shot at the hoop
Mike Hoggatt prepares to take a shot at the hoop
John Somerset and Sue Sergeant
Todd Russell ponders his next shot
CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
| 01. |
Ron |
Taylor |
| 02. |
Mary Carol |
Stearns |
| 03. |
Brett |
Fullerton |
| 03. |
Todd |
Russell |
| 05. |
Barbara |
Mudd |
| 05. |
Helen |
Covington |
| 05. |
Cantey |
Callaway |
| 05. |
Mike |
Hoggatt |
| 09. |
John |
Somerset |
| 10. |
Sue |
Sergeant |
| 11. |
Susan |
Koepp |
| 11. |
Thomas |
Howell |
| 13. |
Charles |
Wimberly |