Raghu Iyer's AC team got their season off to a terrific start this afternoon with a maximum 4-0 victory away at Blewbury in the Southern Croquet Federation (SCF) AC Handicap League.

Judging by the scores, all four games were competitive and all went to 'time'.

Phyllis Court scores first (with handicaps in brackets):

Raghu Iyer (10) beat Steve Fisher (9) 18-8

Robin Coates (11) beat Andy Robertson (12) 23-14

Rick Lilley (12) beat Minty Clinch (18) 14-9

Roger Goldring (16) beat Claire King (24) 14-7