For long-time croquet enthusiasts, golf croquet seems like a relatively new sensation and certainly, the rapid world growth that tracks back roughly to the start of this century creates an aura of a game that is brand new. However, Chris Williams, Archivist for Croquet England, says the birth of the popular croquet version was documented in an issue of the Croquet Gazette that says the rules for Golf Croquet had been approved and were to “be embodied in the Laws of Croquet and Regulations for Official Tournaments and C.A. Year Book for 1934” during a Council meeting held on December 14, 1933.
Read MorePeachtree Hills Place Croquet Club co-hosted an exhibition match with the United States Croquet Association (USCA) on Sunday, October 15. Reigning GC World Champion Matthew Essick (24) played five-time AC National Champion Stephen Morgan (35) in an exciting exhibition match that was announced by USCA President Damon Bidencope.
Read MoreThe USCA has announced the following information for golf croquet selection with several world events on deck for 2024 and 2025. The WCF has three GC world championships scheduled for late 2024 and early 2025, two of which are slated to be held in the U.S.
Read MoreIn July, croquet players and fans across the world were treated to a captivating WCF Association Croquet World Championship held at Hurlingham and nearby clubs in England. Thanks to daily live streaming, fans were able to watch as England’s Robert Fulford won an unprecedented sixth WCF AC World title in a dramatic final against American Matthew Essick that went to a fifth game.
Read MoreThe Merion Cricket Club will host the 2023 Invitational Croquet Tournament on September 23-24, 2023, in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Croquet enthusiasts and players from all around are invited to participate in this exceptional event that promises both competitive play and camaraderie.
Read MoreFrom June 29 to July 2, 2023, the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club hosted the 2023 Rockfish Golf Croquet Tournament. Players from all over the U.S. came for good croquet and great times. During the tournament, on Saturday and Sunday, the club hosted the first annual Blue Crab Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival was held in a park-like grove of pine (in the shade) and the GC tournament was within sight on the courts. The two events blended extremely well.
Read MoreThe Ponte Vedra Croquet Club is thrilled to announce the upcoming PVCC Seahorse Tournament, a prestigious Golf Croquet Singles Tournament set to take place from Thursday, November 2nd, to Sunday, November 5th, 2023. Located at the stunning Ponte Vedra Beach Croquet Club at 100 Mosquito Control Road, this tournament welcomes players of all competitive levels to showcase their croquet skills in a friendly and spirited atmosphere.
Read MoreThe Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club is pleased to host the premier International Women’s Golf Croquet event in the U.S., the 2023 Women’s International Friendship Cup. The event will be held October 26-29, 2023, and will bring top women players from around the world to the U.S.
Read MoreAfter eight days of intense competition from players across the world, Australia’s Jamie Gumbrell claimed the 2023 WCF Women’s Golf Croquet World Championship with a 7-3, 7-5, 5-7, 7-2 win over England’s Rachel Gee in yesterday’s final at the Sussex County Croquet Club in Southwick, England.
Read MoreAfter a truly entertaining weekend of knockout play, the 2023 WCF Women’s Golf Croquet World Championship is now down to a final between England’s Rachel Gee and Jamie Gumbrell from Australia.
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