Following a sellout within eight hours of the tournament announcement, the 2026 US Golf Croquet Classic has expanded to 24 players. The event is set for June 12-14 in Denver, Colorado. Matches will be played across two Denver venues, including Washington Park, home of the Denver Croquet Club, and the Denver Country Club.
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Perfect conditions greeted players at the 2025 USCA Midwest 6 Wicket Regional Tournament, held August 28–September 1 at the LaFortune Park Croquet Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hosted by the Tulsa Croquet Club over Labor Day Weekend, the event enjoyed the best weather in recent memory throughout all four days of play. Each flight featured 14 competitors, with three 4-handicap players competing in First Flight and one 4.5-handicap player moving up to Championship Flight.
Read MoreSmith Captures 2025 US Golf Croquet Classic Championship in Denver
Matt Smith claimed the Pro Division title at the 2025 US Golf Croquet Classic, defeating Daniel Pailas 7-4, 7-5 in a tactical final that showcased the highest level of competitive croquet at Washington Park's Denver Croquet Club. The July 10-12 tournament, marking the third stop on the 2025 MCA Series Tour, concluded with Smith demonstrating superior tactical positioning and hoop control throughout the best-of-two championship match.
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2018 Shield: Central Quad Matchups
Missouri: Defenders of the Shield
The mighty Missouri squad of Billy Bob Breeden, Steve Jackson and Matt Smith defended their 2017 Croquet Network Golf Croquet States Shield title yesterday at the Kactus Creek Croquet Club with a 7-3 win over the visiting Wisconsin team.
The day started with a good omen as Smith pulled off an impressive angled jump shot at hoop one to get Missouri out to a 1-0 lead in the opening doubles game against Nels Bjorkquist and Cheryl Bromley. As the game moved past hoop four, Missouri led 3-1 when Smith's partner Jackson drained hoop five from the south boundary for a 4-1 lead.
