What Reg Bamford’s 16 Perfect Peg Shots Can Teach You About Croquet

Newsroom submission from Marilyn

Inaugural Golf Croquet Doubles Gala Day — East Brisbane, 9 May 2026

East Brisbane Croquet Club hosts its Inaugural Golf Croquet Doubles Gala Day on Saturday 9 May. Individual entry, $25, only 24 spots. $300 prize pool.

Sun, Sport and the Science of Ageing: What the New Vitamin D Research Means for Croquet Players

New University of Galway research links higher vitamin D in mid-life to lower Alzheimer's biomarkers sixteen years later. For croquet players who spend afternoons in the Queensland sun, it is worth knowing about.

Benefits of Croquet For Government

Evidence supporting Queensland Government funding of croquet clubs as a preventive health intervention for seniors, drawing on 62 peer-reviewed and government sources.

Holistic Health Benefits of croquet

A strategic advocacy paper prepared by the Croquet Association of Queensland

Fall Prevention Cost-Benefit Model Data

Reference data for cost-benefit calculations in the government policy brief.

Permission: What Happens When Your Club Agrees on What It Wants to Be

This guide helps Queensland croquet clubs define their identity so committees can confidently make decisions without needing constant member approval.

You Will Win In Croquet if You Master These 3 Shots

Croquet has a lot of shots. Mary McMahon says you only need to worry about three. "I practice three main shots," she says. "A lag, a roquet, and a hoop. They're your three basic shots, and they're the three you should be practicing."

Be Classy: The Unwritten Rules of Croquet Etiquette

Croquet has a code. It's unwritten, but everyone's expected to know it. These courtesies keep the game enjoyable for everyone. Here's what to know.

Mary’s Practice Refining Her Technique Improved Her Results

If you've been stuck at a handicap for a while, this is what getting past it looks like. Every competitive player hits a ceiling. In 2022, Mary McMahon hit hers.

Are You Playing or Practising? A Top Player Explains the Difference

Most players who want to improve spend more time on the lawn. Mary McMahon says that's not enough. It depends on what you're doing out there.