Gordon Giles wins Silver Medal at Australian Medal Event

The ACA GC Gold and Silver Medal is a prestigious event held each year in early September, prior to the Interstate Shield. In each State, players compete for the Bronze Medal, and the winner goes forward to compete against the Bronze Medal winners from the other five States.

In July, Gordon Giles succeeded in winning the Queensland event, and advanced to the Australian Medal Event, held at Cairnlea in Victoria from 4-6 September. Playing five of the best players in Australia, Gordon needed to play better croquet than he has ever played before, and applied himself to the task with his true fighting spirit. Matches were "best of three untimed games" and he won four of his five matches, only losing to the eventual winner, Peter Landrebe from NSW.

Congratulations on winning the Silver Medal, Gordon, from all the members of Wynnum Croquet Club - a magnificent effort.