CONCEPTION:

The conception of "CROLF" came as a result of a conversation between Tony Tinsley, a golfer, and Henry E. Rowell, a croquet player at 18501 Post Oak Road, Noble, Oklahoma on June 3, 1999. The upshot was a mixture of golf and croquet, wherein a croquet mallet is used to hit a croquet ball into a 6 inch hole in the ground. Thereby, the name of "CROLF".

BIRTH:

On June 4, 1999, the course was designed and made, using natural terrain with mown fairways 20 feet wide, 10 holes (varying in distances from 40 feet to 137 feet) of which 4 are played twice, each from a different direction. We have a 14-hole course of approximately 1/4 mile in length. Our course is designed so it is possible to play only 7 holes if desired. On our course, we also have a "CROLF" trough (bridge) across a creek, which must be played twice in a round. The holes have varying degrees of difficulty. A flag marker is placed near each hole. The "T"-off areas are marked by a white circle.

RULES:

- The object of the game is to put the ball in the hole with the least amount of strokes.

- You must mark your own score card for each hole.

- All play is conducted in strict rotation within each group. Several groups may play the course at any given time.

- All strokes are counted.

- In the event of a botched shot, all players in that group shall decide if said stroke should count.

- No bonus strokes are allowed.

- No penalty strokes are given.

- No balls (except balls in creek) are moved and marked as in golf.

- When crossing the creek all balls missing the trough (in or out of the water) shall be played from the designated area on that side.

- If your ball is knocked in a hole by another, your score is your previous stroke. (Rule out a hole-in-one. Must be done on your own).

- You may not hit another player's ball with your mallet. If you do so, you miss a turn.

- If you play "CROLF" you can be assured your ball will be hit by another player's ball during play.

BENEFITS:

- "CROLF" has been enjoyed by all players from 11 to 63 years of age.

- "CROLF" is not expensive.

- "CROLF" is a good source of exercise (although not strenuous).

- "CROLF" may be tailored to fit a smaller area.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

- We have had up to 14 players on this course at one time. There were 4 groups of 3 players, plus 2 other players.

- There have been approximately 1000 to 1100 games played on this course since "CROLF" began.

- There have been 16 holes-in-one made.

- Three "CROLF" Tournaments have been played.

*July 3, 4, 5, 1999-1st Annual "CROLF" Invitational Tourney.

*July 31-August 1, 1999-Reunion Classic.

*September 4, 5, 6, 1999-Labor Day Weekend Tournament.

- Numerous awards have been given.

*Most notably the Battered Mallet-Busted Ball Award, given for the world's first "CROLF" hole-in-one.

*The Player Down Award given for the world's first "CROLF" injury.

FUTURE:

*The course will be changed somewhat for the Thanksgiving weekend get-together.

*There is a feasibility study in progress concerning the possibility of expanding the course.

Submitted and Composed by: Henry E. Rowell, Official "CROLF" Proffessional Groundskeeper

Date: October 8, 1999