Opinion
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, and play the comeback.
CroquetClaude·2 min read
HOOPLA! · Queensland Croquet — Queensland Croquet News
People enjoy croquet in many different ways
Mixed results for Stephens in croquet pennants round
Stephens Croquet Club saw a split of fortune across divisions: the WHITE team defeated Eildon 2-1 in the Advanced Handicap Singles, the BLUE team won the Doubles, while the Division 3 side fell to Graceville despite Annette's standout 7-0 win.
Sue Finishes in Top Four at NSW Advantage Golf Championships
Sue placed in the top four at the NSW Advantage Golf Championships, her first competition outside Queensland.
Eildon Division 2 Pennant Team Wins at McIlwraith
Eildon's Division 2 pennant players secured a strong win against McIlwraith, with standout singles performances from Andre, Valentine, and Helen.
Ipswich Division 3 wins tight Pennants match
Ipswich Division 3 won 6-4 against East Brisbane in a close Pennants match, with hoop scores nearly even at 53-52. A great day of croquet.
Wynnum Croquet Club Gala Day draws 32 players for friendly competition
Wynnum Croquet Club hosted a relaxed Gala Day with 32 players, sponsored by Renaissance Retirement Living. Pat Woulahan and Greg Hay took the win in a day of good sportsmanship and healthy rivalry.
Bob Martin Delivers Player Development Clinic at McIlwraith
McIlwraith Croquet Club welcomed Queensland top player Bob Martin for a Player Development Clinic, covering tactical decision-making and tactical distance. Members left inspired and grateful.
Ready to Play! 14 Point Extravaganza 2026
Gracemere Croquet Club announces the 14 Point Extravaganza 2026. Get ready to play in this exciting event.
Rain-Soaked Practice Pays Off for Sue Maher at Ballina
Sue Maher practised in pouring rain before playing Peter Freer in the NSW Advantage Golf singles on 10 July.
Headland Cup 2026 winners crowned at Headland-Buderim
A perfect day for the annual Headland Cup, generously sponsored by Pam Shepherd. Congratulations to winners Dennis Green and Lyn Beh, and runners-up Steve Bickley and Jill Lenton.
Jenny Wins MSOB Div 3 Golf Singles Championship
Congratulations to Jenny on winning the MSOB Div 3 Golf Singles Championship. Well played!
Sunday Afternoon Croquet at Dalby Club
A quick reminder that next Sunday, 5th July, Dalby Croquet Club will be playing from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Come and join us.
Toombul Hosts CAQ Women's AC Championship
Toombul Croquet Club prepared for the CAQ Women's AC Championship with Wayne setting hoops and maintaining the lawns. Yuni Rowell won the championship over the weekend.
Graceville Doubles Competition winners crowned
Congratulations to John Garrard and Randall Whyte from Graceville Club, winners of the Graceville Doubles Competition on 21st June. Runners-up were Sid and Kerry Bates from Stephens, with a final score of 7-4.
Coolangatta stars shine at Queensland Open Women's AC
Yuni and Sharon represented Coolangatta Croquet Club in the Queensland Open Women's AC tournament this weekend, with Yuni winning all her games to take the title.
Family fun day draws a crowd at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach
We had a fabulous Family Fun Day last weekend. Great people, great prizes, and great games. See you all again soon for some crackin' croquet.
Knowledge to help you drop your handicap
Caloundra Croquet Club shares practical tips and insights to help players improve their game and lower their handicap.
Coolum hosts Nambour for interclub game and birthday tea
Coolum Croquet Club welcomed Nambour for an interclub match and celebrated a member's birthday with a morning tea.
Come and Try Croquet at Stephens Club
Everyone wishes they had started sooner! Join us for free coffee, tea and cake. No need to book, just wear flat soled shoes.
Eildon seeks players for Div 2 pennants at McIlwraith
Eildon Croquet Club needs three additional players for Division 2 pennants at McIlwraith on Sunday 12 July. Contact Di Leahy by Thursday 3pm.
Lawn Looping: A Fun Croquet Practice Game
Lawn looping is a fun croquet practice game that focuses on accuracy rather than winning a full match. Players try to run each hoop in order, counting every stroke, and the winner uses the fewest strokes to complete all hoops.
Colourful Teams Day at McIlwraith Croquet Club
McIlwraith Croquet Club held a vibrant Teams Day with Pink, Blue, Green and Yellow teams competing for the McIlwraith Parrot. The Pink team claimed victory in a day of friendly rivalry and great sportsmanship.
Gracemere Croquet Club Thanks Frenchville Sports Club, plus four more from Gracemere
Also from Gracemere today: Gracemere Croquet Club thanks Livelife Pharmacy for sponsorship · Gracemere Club thanks Gracemere Hotel for prize · Gracemere Croquet Club thanks Tim North Transport · and more.
Headland Cup 2025 memories shared by Shirley Eames
A fond look back at the Headland Cup 2025, with special mention of Shirley Eames for keeping croquet scores up to date.
Windsor Croquet Club congratulates new coaches, plus two more from Windsor
Also from Windsor today: Addison tests new off-court jump shot area · Windsor Croquet Club hosts massive Come and Try event.
Dalby Croquet Club Member Makes Engagement List
A Dalby Croquet Club member shares their delight at being recognised as a top engager on the Croquet Talk weekly engagement list.
Family Fun Day a hit at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club enjoyed a fabulous Family Fun Day last weekend, filled with great people, prizes, and games.
Toombul hosts CAQ Women's Open Singles tournament
Toombul Croquet Club hosted the CAQ Association Women's Open Singles with 13 participants. Yuni Rowell took the winners trophy and Bonnie Johnston was runner-up.
Eildon Hosts 2nd Sunday Singles Tournament 2026, plus one more from Eildon
Also from Eildon today: New mallet holder built by volunteers at Eildon.
Queensland State Team Trains at Wynnum in the Rain, plus two more from Wynnum
Also from Wynnum today: Round 1 of Lawn Looping Competition Winners Announced · New club flag flying proudly at Wynnum Croquet Club.
McIlwraith hosts CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad practice
McIlwraith Croquet Club hosted a practice session for the CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad, led by Murray Tinker and Dick Byres, with a showcase of club improvements.
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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…
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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
From Facebook Ad to Club Member: How Come and Try Works
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Murray Tinker's visualiser in action: a lesson in ghost-ball aiming
The Caloundra champion's free, browser-based croquet visualiser is no longer just 'coming soon'. In his first full lesso…
Croquet Queensland Media·19 June 2026
Performing Under Pressure QUT workshop
QUT Sport is running a free Performance Under Pressure workshop on Monday 6 July at Kelvin Grove, open to coaches and co…
Croquet Queensland Media·19 June 2026
Get Involved: Clubs Roll Out the Welcome Mat
Free coaching at Windsor, a Friendship Day at Dalby, and a social curry night at Eildon. Where to come along over the ne…
16 June 2026
El Niño is here, but it hasn't bitten yet
The Bureau has declared El Niño active and says it could be the strongest on record. For croquet clubs, the useful news …
16 June 2026
From the President
John van Barneveld on feeling positive about croquet and why membership is his number one priority.
6 June 2026
FLASHBACK Murray Tinker: 2017 Australian Champion
Caloundra's Murray Tinker won the 2017 Australian Golf Croquet Men's Singles. Watch the final, point by point and ad-fre…
Croquet Claude·6 June 2026
Wynnum Croquet Club secures Bendigo Bank community funding
The club secured funding from three Bendigo Bank categories at the recent Impact Night. These grants will help us promot…
CAQ President John·6 June 2026
Thinking of Trying Croquet? How It Compares to the Sport You Already Play
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How everyone
did this week.
EVENTS
Queensland crowns AC singles champions across a championship weekend
28 June 2026
Two state titles were decided over the weekend, with the men's Open Singles at Stephens and the women's at Toombul. Both produced fresh names on the honour boards.
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BURLEIGH HEADS PALM BEACH
Queensland Wins Border Trophy 2026
26 June 2026
Queensland claimed the Border Trophy 2026 in a great day of croquet across all codes, with players from many regional clubs mixing well.
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EVENTS
What's On: Upcoming Events at Queensland's Croquet Clubs
17 June 2026
From a free come and try morning at Windsor to friendship days and a nine day tournament, here is what is coming up across Queensland's croquet clubs.
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EVENTS
2026 Gold Coast Tweed AC Tournament
9 June 2026
Nine days of Association Croquet across the Gold Coast and Tweed, 4 to 12 July. A grade for every level, players welcome from across Queensland. Entries close Monday 15 June.
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