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Ipswich: Ipswich Competes at Division 3 Pennants
Ipswich

Ipswich Competes at Division 3 Pennants

Ipswich Croquet Club thanks Graceville for hosting Division 3 Pennants, enjoying great games, good company, and a lovely morning tea. Congratulations to Graceville on winning the day.

Headland-Buderim: Annual visit from New Zealand and Victoria brings joy to Hea
Headland-Buderim

Annual visit from New Zealand and Victoria brings joy to Headland-Buderim

Despite morning showers, the lawns were full as annual and new friends from New Zealand and Victoria joined Headland-Buderim Croquet Club for a day of spirited camaraderie.

Stephens: State Gateball Championships held at Stephens Croquet Club
Stephens

State Gateball Championships held at Stephens Croquet Club

The CAQ State Gateball Championships took place at Stephens Croquet Club this weekend, with 10 teams competing in glorious weather. Rockhampton Croquet Club claimed the Lola White Shield.

Wynnum: Lawn Looping Competition Wraps Up at Wynnum
Wynnum

Lawn Looping Competition Wraps Up at Wynnum

Wynnum Croquet Club's Lawn Looping House Competition finished on Saturday with wins to Brian T and Paddy, plus a most improved award to Jim L.

Eildon: Good luck in the Andrew Reibett Singles competition
Eildon

Good luck in the Andrew Reibett Singles competition

Eildon Croquet Club wishes all players the best of luck in the Andrew Reibett Singles competition. Play well!

Pine Rivers: Pine Rivers competes in Queensland State Gateball Championsh
Pine Rivers

Pine Rivers competes in Queensland State Gateball Championship

Day 1 of the Queensland State Gateball Championship saw Team Pine Rivers play very well, securing one very good win that gave the team a much-needed morale boost.

Capricorn Coast: Capricorn Coast hosts Yeppoon Ladies Probus Group
Capricorn Coast

Capricorn Coast hosts Yeppoon Ladies Probus Group

Capricorn Coast Croquet Club enjoyed a lovely morning hosting the Yeppoon Ladies Probus Group for morning tea and a game of Golf Croquet.

Toowoomba: Toowoomba hosts croquet friendship day
Toowoomba

Toowoomba hosts croquet friendship day

Toowoomba Croquet Club hosted a friendship day with members from Dalby, Kingaroy, West Toowoomba and Laurel Bank Park clubs for a day of fun games and great company.

McIlwraith: Brisbane North Region Friendship Day an Ekka Day winner
McIlwraith

Brisbane North Region Friendship Day an Ekka Day winner

Thirty croquet enthusiasts from Brisbane North Region clubs celebrated the Ekka public holiday with friendly competition, a High Tea Pavilion, and ice-cream treats. The Orange Squeeze team took overall honours.

Toombul: Toombul Croquet Launches Monthly Medal for Members
Toombul

Toombul Croquet Launches Monthly Medal for Members

Toombul Croquet is starting a Monthly Medal in August to give members a taste of competition play, record keeping, and fun, with an eye toward joining the Pennants team.

Windsor: Windsor volunteers shine in bloom and scarifying
Windsor

Windsor volunteers shine in bloom and scarifying

Windsor Croquet Club thanks Graham McLean for beautifying the grounds during the Queensland Golf Croquet Mixed Doubles, and introduces the dedicated scarifying team keeping lawns in top condition.

Bundaberg: Big day of golf croquet at Bundaberg
Bundaberg

Big day of golf croquet at Bundaberg

32 players took to the lawns at Margaret Webley Croquet for a big day of golf croquet, playing six matches each before the presentations.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach: Burleigh Heads Palm Beach hosts GCTR Open, honours beloved m
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach hosts GCTR Open, honours beloved members

The club welcomed 38 athletes from across Australia and New Zealand for its 58th annual GCTR Open, where Peter Filbee won the Open Singles. In a touching tribute, the children of former members Paula and Denise Bollington presented their mothers' mallets to the club.

Caloundra: Caloundra hosts Presidents Medal as Bob Martin takes top hon
Caloundra

Caloundra hosts Presidents Medal as Bob Martin takes top honours

Caloundra Croquet Club hosted the CAQ QLD GC President's Medal over a sunny weekend, where Bob Martin from Eildon won the 2026 Croquet Queensland Presidents Medal and Claire Warriner of Windsor was runner-up.

Twin Rivers: Twin Rivers falls to Wynnum in annual challenge
Twin Rivers

Twin Rivers falls to Wynnum in annual challenge

Twin Rivers hosted Wynnum Croquet Club for their annual challenge on a blustery Sunday. The match was fiercely contested with equal games won, but Wynnum prevailed by 11 hoops.

Gracemere: Join Gracemere Croquet Club for a Chat and a Cuppa
Gracemere

Join Gracemere Croquet Club for a Chat and a Cuppa

Gracemere Croquet Club invites you to a friendly gathering on Sunday 2 August at 3pm for a chat and a cuppa.

Coolangatta: Gold Coast Tweed Region Tournament a Great Success
Coolangatta

Gold Coast Tweed Region Tournament a Great Success

Congratulations to winners and participants in the many events of the Gold Coast Tweed Region Tournament, with local, interstate and New Zealand players.

Ipswich: Nev wins Southport Division 2 singles
Ipswich

Nev wins Southport Division 2 singles

Congratulations to Nev, who won the Southport Division 2 singles last month.

Headland-Buderim: Budget planning and Kimberley cruise croquet promotion
Headland-Buderim

Budget planning and Kimberley cruise croquet promotion

The Headland-Buderim Croquet Club committee met to work on next year's budget, while a member promoted croquet on a Kimberley coast sunset cruise, potentially recruiting a new member.

Stephens: Neighbourly shout-out from Stephens Croquet Club
Stephens

Neighbourly shout-out from Stephens Croquet Club

Stephens Croquet Club gives a warm shout-out to their neighbours at Yeronga, including the Annerley-Stephens History Group and Yeronga Community Centre.

Wynnum: Wynnum players win CAQ mixed doubles, club thanks raffle sup
Wynnum

Wynnum players win CAQ mixed doubles, club thanks raffle supporters

Mary McMahon and Gordon Giles won the CAQ mixed doubles, with Cameron Underhill and Carol Kleidon also performing well. The club also asks members to acknowledge raffle conductor Bayside Community Fund and sponsor Bendigo Bank branches in promotions.

Eildon: Eildon players shine at CAQ GC Open Mixed Doubles
Eildon

Eildon players shine at CAQ GC Open Mixed Doubles

After two days and 14 games, Mary McMahon and Gordon Giles claimed victory at the CAQ GC Open Mixed Doubles, with Alison Oatway and Shane Davis finishing second.

Pine Rivers: Elton Paul joins Pine Rivers members at McIlwraith Friendshi
Pine Rivers

Elton Paul joins Pine Rivers members at McIlwraith Friendship Day

Elton Paul visited Pine Rivers Croquet Club for a Friendship Day at McIlwraith, where members also travelled for the annual event on the EKKA Wednesday holiday.

Capricorn Coast: Setting up at Beaman Park on a cold Saturday morning
Capricorn Coast

Setting up at Beaman Park on a cold Saturday morning

Capricorn Coast Croquet Club shares a glimpse of their Saturday morning setup at Beaman Park, braving the cold weather.

Toowoomba: A family heirloom mallet returns to the Toowoomba club
Toowoomba

A family heirloom mallet returns to the Toowoomba club

A club member brought in a beloved aunt's vintage mallet, only to find a cousin had come to try croquet too, making for a special family reunion at the club.

McIlwraith: BNR Friendship Day Croquet Carnival – Register Now, plus one
McIlwraith

BNR Friendship Day Croquet Carnival – Register Now, plus one more from McIlwraith

Also from McIlwraith today: McIlwraith Hosts Historic Gibson Memorial Medal Championship.

Toombul: Toombul edges Merthyr in Pennants; Mahjong Tuesday starts
Toombul

Toombul edges Merthyr in Pennants; Mahjong Tuesday starts

Toombul Croquet Club defeated Merthyr 6 games to 4 in a tight Pennants Round. The club also launched a weekly social Mahjong morning every Tuesday, welcoming beginners for a relaxed session.

Windsor: Windsor Croquet Club congratulates state runners-up and host
Windsor

Windsor Croquet Club congratulates state runners-up and hosts Queensland championship

Windsor Croquet Club hosted the Queensland Golf Croquet Mixed Doubles Championship over two days, with 15 pairings playing 102 games. Club members Shane Davis and Alison Oatway became the 2026 state runners-up.

Bundaberg: Margaret Webley tournament underway as Bundaberg Croquet Clu
Bundaberg

Margaret Webley tournament underway as Bundaberg Croquet Club celebrates

The Margaret Webley Croquet Tournament is underway with 32 players, as volunteers June and Joy prepare lunch, Margaret and Terry notch two wins, and Wilma and Melissa work hard on the courts. The club later presents awards after a wonderful day.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach: Dave Luxmoore wins QLD AC Croquet Singles
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Dave Luxmoore wins QLD AC Croquet Singles

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach member Dave Luxmore won the QLD AC Croquet Singles in a close final against Malcolm Biddle, 20 hoops to 19. The three-day event was hosted by Windsor CC in Brisbane.

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Croquet Queensland·19 July 2026
Croquet Clubs Are More Than Just Mallets
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Croquet Clubs Are More Than Just Mallets

A look at the social calendar running across Queensland's croquet clubs, from Christmas in July to gala days, and an inv…

CroquetClaude·9 July 2026
The greatest Golf Croquet game ever played
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The greatest Golf Croquet game ever played

Cairo, 2013. Reg Bamford, one hoop from defeat in the world final, wins five hoops in a row under lights. Watch the game…

CroquetClaude·6 July 2026
President's Update on Come & Try
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President's Update on Come & Try

A few days ago we began the advertising for Come & Try. So far we have had 35 people sign up for Come & Try sessions at …

President John·3 July 2026
How we all can be Addison Matthews
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How we all can be Addison Matthews

Point-of-view footage shows croquet from inside the shot. One of Queensland's top players is already filming it, and it …

CroquetClaude·30 June 2026
Lumps, bumps and the busy life under your lawn
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Lumps, bumps and the busy life under your lawn

Wynnum's lawns sprouted hundreds of worm casts after the rain. What are they, why do they come and go, and what's that o…

Croquet Queensland·29 June 2026
YOU DECIDE: Clearance Shot Fouls
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YOU DECIDE: Clearance Shot Fouls

Some golf croquet clearances sit right on the line between a clean strike and a fault. Watch the clip, make your call on…

CroquetClaude·19 June 2026
2026 State Golf Croquet Team Announced
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2026 State Golf Croquet Team Announced

Croquet Queensland names its 2026 Golf Croquet State Team, with each player's club.

Croquet Queensland·19 June 2026
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Southport Gateball, Golden Mallet, and a top-two finish at the State Golf Championships

Southport hosts the Trudy Cummins Perpetual Gateball Triples, the Golden Mallet doubles, reports on pennant progress, and celebrates a quinella at the QLD Golf Open Singles.

Murwillumbah starts the year after a social DecemberCommunity

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Headland Buderim honours Gordon MatthewsCommunity

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Headland Buderim pays tribute to Gordon Matthews and reports on its Christmas lunch.

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In Pictures: The 2026 Queensland Open Golf Croquet Singles at CaloundraEvents

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Twenty-one players, two states and one very wet week. A photo-led look at the Queensland Open Golf Croquet Singles, hosted by Caloundra, told in the clubs' own words.