David Goacher

(England)

Self confessed “door to door brush salesman” (not double glazing!), 51 yr old David Goacher has been playing croquet for the last 20 years.

Renowned for his slow, deliberate play, ably supported by various appliances, he displays that gritty determination to succeed that has seen him overcome many an opponent.

A resident of Bristol he hopes he will have the opportunity to compete at his home club at least once in the Championship but he likes nothing better than meeting new people, travelling and eating good food.

He has no interest in computers, describing himself as a “technophobe” which in a sport seemingly dominated by players working in the IT industry, is surprising. Being spared the “blue screen of terror” though, does allow him the opportunity to compete in other sports. Most notable of them is the contrast in Captaining his local Badminton Club and playing Volleyball, each with their fast pace. However, when not on the croquet lawn he likes nothing better than meeting the challenge of Tournament Management.

His croquet accolades include winning the English Men’s Championship in 1996, English Northern (1996) and Southern (1992) Championships and regular appearances in the English “Eights” with 4 wins in the Chairman’s Tournament and being runner up in the President’s Cup .

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