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2026 Croquet News Volume 2: Interview with Lynda Sudderberg

May 14, 2026

The Summer 2026 Digital Edition of the USCA’s Croquet News is now available for viewing. This issue features an in-depth interview with Lynda Sudderberg following her victory at the inaugural USCA Women’s Association Croquet National Championship — a landmark moment for the sport and a fitting cover story for this edition.

Inside, you’ll also find a special feature recognizing all 2025 USCA Annual Awards winners, along with coverage of many of the season’s premier events, including the Women’s AC Nationals, AC Nationals, USCA A6W Club Teams, Florida GC Regional, US Open GC and the US ProAm. The issue also includes results from the USCA Semicentennial Survey, offering a fascinating look at the perspectives and priorities of today’s croquet community.

As always, the magazine is packed with expert instruction and insight, including Jeff Soo’s American Six Wicket tactics column and Cheryl Bromley’s latest Golf Croquet strategy feature. Dive into another exciting edition of Croquet News and be sure to share it with fellow players and supporters of the game!

FEATURES

17 | 2025 USCA Annual Awards
24 | Interview: Lynda Sudderberg
26 | 2026 Women's AC Nationals
28 | 2026 AC Nationals
34 | USCA A6W Club Teams 2026
40 | 2026 Florida GC Regional
42 | 2026 US Open GC
46 | 2026 US ProAm
50 | USCA Semicentennial Survey Results
54 | A6W Tactics: The Point of Tactics
56 | GC America: Timed Matches in GC

DEPARTMENTS

03 | Courtside
06 | The Clubhouse
12 | Inbox
53 | Grand Prix Updates
57 | New Members/Clubs
58 | Event Results
63 | Events Calendar

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