We had a wonderful number of Croquet Parties hosted by

USCA Clubs this year. Here are the themes, images and descriptions.

Congratulations to All!

The Beach Club – Croquet Chair Jane Casey inspired members of the club to come out and learn the game they often see being played on the beautiful lawns. A great number of regular players and eager students attended.

The Club is in Palm Beach, Florida. Chair: Jane Casey. Croquet Coordinator: Danny Huneycutt

Belleair Country Club Croquet – We celebrated “Beach Day Croquet” by bringing Clearwater Beach inland to the BCC croquet court. Over 30 enthusiastic members dressed in their surf styles and came out to enjoy a morning on the courts. The day started with a “beach ball cast-off” before the players got down to some serious fun of Golf Croquet. The party continued well into the evening with a buffet dinner, live music and dancing the night away. Everyone who drove by the courts on Saturday stopped to check out the fun and chase down a run-away beach ball.

The club is located in Belleair, Florida. Croquet Chair: Barbara Ann Busch

Grand Haven Club Croquet – Over 70 members of our community celebrated "Olympic Croquet" on National Croquet Day at Grand Haven Club.

The club is located in Palm Coast, Florida. Croquet Chair: Nancy Crouch

Green Gables Croquet Club – A little cloudy rainy weather did not deter Green Gables from hosting another well attended National Croquet Day celebration. Club members mingled with the novice players for fun and entertainment. Please note the new Gazebo's the Club erected last year coming in very handy in 2025!

The club is located in Sea Girt, New Jersey. Croquet Chair: Scott McMurray

The Club at High Hampton – Celebrating National Croquet day at The Club at High Hampton. The theme was "Golf Croquet Par-tee".

The club is located in Cashiers, North Carolina. Croquet Coordinator: T Crayton Morrow 

Highlands CountryClub Strikers – The Highlands Country Club Strikers sponsored another outstanding, well-attended celebration of National Croquet Day, in picturesque Highlands, North Carolina. Already comprised of 262 members, the Strikers promoted the celebration for several weeks. As a result, 25 Newbies turned out for the event, along with at least 35 existing Strikers. As in years past, participants were encouraged to wear blue, red, black, or yellow tops. The celebration kicked off at 10:00 a.m. with a clinic for new players taught by our Director of Croquet, Edmund Fordyce, current USCA National Doubles Champion.

Following a sumptuous cookout lunch served at our croquet pavilion, participants competed in a skills challenge. Stations were set up around the lawn to test set-up, clearing, blocking, and hoop running skills. The highest scoring participants were awarded Strikers apparel, such as logo shirts, hats and belts. A great time was had by all, as evidenced by numerous Newbies joining the Strikers in the course of the event.

The club is located in Highlands, North Carolina. Croquet Chair: Matt Calvert. Croquet Coordinator: Edmund Fordyce 

Highland Falls Country Club – Teaching brand new players is at the heart of National Croquet Day. Here we see resident club pro Darin Guffey illustrating proper technique. Always begin your croquet career with good habits!

The club is located in Highlands, North Carolina. Croquet Coordinator: Darin Guffey

Lenox Croquet Club – The Lenox Croquet held a celebration of National Croquet Day with

playing and a potluck, attached is a picture of the group. Rita McNamara

The club is located in Lenox, Massachusets. Croquet Chair and Coordinator: Stuart Lawrence

National Croquet Club – The club opted for a theme of Pirates of the Caribbean this year. The committee did a fantastic job including getting the whole staff into costume. Once again, visitors flocked to the courts and many members were thereto teach and introduce croquet.

The club is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Croquet Coordinator: Zack Watson

Quogue Field Club – The Field Club had a great turnout for their first year having a Croquet Day event. It helps when you have World Champion Ben Rothman as your new Club Pro. The newbies are outperforming many of us mere mortals already!

The club is located in Quogue, NY. The Croquet Coordinator: Ben Rothman

The Oaks Club Croquet –

The club is located in Osprey, Florida

The Country Club of Sapphire Valley –

The club is located in Cashiers, North Carolina. Croquet Coordinator: Matthew Essick

Club at the Strand – National Croquet Day was celebrated with several other area clubs participating, including Pelican Bay, Wilderness, Bonita Bay, and Naples Croquet Club.

The day began with heavy rain, which scared off a few participants, but the hale and hearty stuck it out and were rewarded with a fun day of golf croquet, skills games, and even a surprise birthday party for our own Fred Heald - aka Uncle Fred, guest columnist for the USCA and resident croquet sage! Our theme was 'silly hats' and as you can see from the photo, Fred celebrated his birthday with fanfare and what was easily the best silly hat of the group! Despite the inclement weather, spirits stayed high, mallets stayed dry, and Golf Croquet continued to gratify!

The club is located in Naples, Florida. Croquet coordinator: Fred Heald

University Club of Memphis – Awaiting further details.

The club is located in Memphis, Tennessee. Croquet coordinator: Henry Smith

Wyndemere Country Club – Our National Croquet Day celebration was just groovy! Wyndemere Country

Club and local croquet friends embraced a “Love, Peace & Croquet” theme, and the 60s attire added to the fun. We saw some truly amazing wickets scored, had lots of laughs and everyone truly enjoyed the day!

The club is located in Naples, Florida. Croquet Coordinator: Heidi Michitsch