Congratulations to Adrian Coward, the country's National GC B-Level (+4hcp) Series Winner, 2025

In a fiercely contested season of the GC 'B' Level (+4hcp) Series, 16 qualifiers battled in the National Final held at Budleigh Salterton on 20-21 September.

The "All Play All" block saw several strong contenders emerge after day one, including Robert Strover (Bishop Monkton), John Duplock (Budleigh), Andrew Lockwood (Guildford), Richard Platt (Compton), Chris Dochniak (East Dorset), Richard Barkey (Ealing), Bobbo Peers (Bude) - and the top seed favourite, Adrian Coward, who led narrowly with just a single loss.

Day two confirmed Adrian's dominance: he extended his lead to two games, producing quality wins and a commanding hoop difference. A timed defeat to Duplock and subsequent loss to Strover in the final round clash levelled Strover's wins tally, but Coward's superior quality play across the tournament secured him the title with an outstanding +15 hoop difference - a testament to his technical consistency and tactical ability.

A brilliant achievement for Adrian - and a proud moment for Budleigh - as he claims the title of National GC B Level (+4hcp) Series Winner, 2025.

A full report will follow in the Croquet Gazette.