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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.

2 min read11 July 2026
Wynnum Croquet Club Gala Day draws 32 players for friendly competition

Wynnum Croquet Club Gala Day a hit with smiles and laughter

Players in white and casual attire play croquet on a sunny lawn, with one preparing to strike a ball near a wicket

Smiles, laughter and friendly competition were the order of the day at Wynnum Croquet Club's Gala Day.

With no handicap points at stake, players were free to relax, enjoy the company of fellow croquet enthusiasts, and simply savour the game. The atmosphere was filled with good sportsmanship, plenty of conversation, and just enough healthy rivalry to keep everyone on their toes.

A wonderful day of croquet shared with friends, both old and new.

Three players in hats stand on a croquet lawn, holding mallets and preparing to hit balls during a game
A woman in a white hat and yellow sleeves prepares to hit a croquet ball with a mallet on a green, while two men observe during a game
Three people play croquet on a sunny lawn, with one player preparing to strike a red ball near a wicket

Wynnum Croquet Club Gala Day a Success

A group of croquet players poses for a photo on a sunny lawn, with mallets and wickets visible, indicating a club event or tournament

Wynnum Croquet Club recently welcomed 32 players for a successful Gala Day proudly sponsored by Renaissance Retirement Living.

The field included 16 Wynnum members, with some visiting players travelling from the Gold Coast and Ipswich, to enjoy a day of friendly but spirited competition.

After a full day of closely contested matches, the overall winners were Pat Woulahan (Wynnum) and Greg Hay (Windsor). The runners-up were Michele Reed (Twin Rivers) and Brian Tidmarsh (Wynnum).

Wynnum Croquet Club thanks Renaissance Retirement Living for its generous sponsorship and all competitors for contributing to an enjoyable day of excellent croquet, friendship and sportsmanship.

Two men stand on a croquet lawn holding mallets, with a wicket and court markings visible, indicating a croquet game or practice session
Three men stand on a croquet lawn, one holding a mallet, with a black pipe and white boundary lines visible
Two people pose together on a croquet lawn, one holding a mallet, with croquet hoops visible in the background
Four people in croquet club attire stand inside a clubhouse, holding papers, with a "Welcome to Warrnambool Croquet Club" sign visible

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