Some of the country’s top players will be in the Queen City, including returning champion John H. Young III, of Bermuda, whose grandfather helped invent this American version of croquet; Chris Patmore, who originally rose through the croquet ranks of Britain; and Rich Curtis, the former president of the U.S. Croquet Association.
For the first time, play begins on Thursday night under the lights. The four-day event is free and open to the public to spectate.
What:
Buffalo Croquet Club 3rd Annual 6-Wicket Invitational
When:
Thursday, Aug. 9 (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.) Under the lights!
Friday, Aug. 10 (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 11 (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 12 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Where:
Delaware Park croquet courts, beside Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, 84 Parkside Ave., near the Scajaquada Expressway, Route 198.
Cost:
Free for public to spectate
Contact:
Ryan Thompson, (716) 697-4111, thompson77@gmail.com