Levi Franks – British GC Open Winner 2026

Photo of Levi receiving the trophy from Stephen Mulliner

Continuing his fine vein of form, Levi has won the British Open held at Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club against a very strong field with competitors from Egypt, USA, Czech Republic, Spain, Ireland, Wales, NZ and England. Having finished second in his group he prevailed against Jenny Clarke 2-1 in the last 16,  beat Matteo Palazon 2-0 in the quarter finals , beat Jack Good (world number 5)  2-0 in the semi finals. And in the final played against 13 time British Open winner and world number 4 Reg Bamford . The final was of the highest quality with great clearances, distance hoop running and great tactical play on unforgiving hoops and extremely fast lawns. Levi winning  the final 7-6 , 7-6.