US GC Classic: Matt Smith Repeats as Pro Champion

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US GC Classic: Matt Smith Repeats as Pro Champion

The 2026 US Golf Croquet Classic wrapped up a second year in Denver yesterday with a Championship Sunday that saw winners in four events. In the Pro Division, Matt Smith took first place with a 7-4, 7-6 win over Cecil Creasey in a Championship final that was held on the world-class lawn at the Denver Country Club. The Gold Division featured a final between two undefeated players that thrilled the gallery at Washington Park. Gil Goetz looked in control against local player Shane Eckert as the duo rounded H10.

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Spradling Dominates Series Opener in Tulsa

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Spradling Dominates Series Opener in Tulsa

The 2026 MCA Series Tour kicked off over this past Memorial Day Weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the 2026 Indian Territory Open (ITO). Hosted by the Tulsa Croquet Club at Lafortune Park, the American Rules event ran Friday through Monday (May 22-26) with heavy rain featured on both Friday and Saturday. In the end, it was Scott Spradling from the ScissorTail Croquet Club (STCC) who captured the Pro title in Championship Flight with a 15-13 win over Dylan Goodwin (Kansas City Croquet Club) in the final, to go a perfect 9-0 in the event.

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Mallet Series Tour Expands National Footprint with Major Additions to 2026 Schedule

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Mallet Series Tour Expands National Footprint with Major Additions to 2026 Schedule

The 2026 Mallet Series Tour schedule continues to expand with the addition of major tournaments representing both American Six-Wicket and Golf Croquet competition across the United States. Among the featured events on the 2026 calendar is the Indian Territory Open in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which joins the tour as an American Six-Wicket event scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. The tournament, which runs May 22-25, has become one of the region’s most established competitive events and strengthens the tour’s multi-code structure.

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Midwest Croquet Association Transitions to Mallet Series One LLC

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The Midwest Croquet Association (MCA) has formally concluded its operations, with its assets and Series Tour activities transitioning to Mallet Series One LLC. The decision was approved by a majority vote of the MCA Board of Directors following a review of the organization’s structure and operational needs.

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Kactus Creek Croquet Club Dominates Series Tour Club Competition

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Kactus Creek Croquet Club Dominates Series Tour Club Competition

After tallying the final results from the Houston Invitational held in October, the Kactus Creek Croquet Club took the overall Club Series Tour Championship with 190 points, as the Kansas City Croquet Club finished second with 110 points. Additionally, Kactus Creek took dominating wins in the Club Pro and Gold Division races as well, scoring 81 points in the Pro Division and 109 points in the Gold Division play. Kansas City followed that with 45 and 30 points, respectively.

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Cochran’s Houston Win Secures 2025 Pro Series Tour Title

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Cochran’s Houston Win Secures 2025 Pro Series Tour Title

The 2025 MCA Series Tour wrapped up in October at the Houston Invitational, as George Cochran secured the Pro Division title with 50 tour points. For the year, Cochran went undefeated with a 15-0 record and had five pegout wins and 326 hoop scores as he won both the Indian Territory Open in Tulsa and the Houston Invitational.

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Smith and Stewart Lead the Charge at LaFortune Park

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Smith and Stewart Lead the Charge at LaFortune Park

Under a postcard sky and mild Oklahoma breezes, the 2025 USCA Midwest 6 Wicket Regional delivered a showcase of precision play and community spirit at the LaFortune Park Croquet Center in Tulsa. From August 28 to September 1, thirty players from across the country converged for four days of competition that felt more like a reunion among friends than a high-stakes regional — though the level of play said otherwise.

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Smith Claims Pro Title at 2025 US Golf Croquet Classic

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Smith Claims Pro Title at 2025 US Golf Croquet Classic

Denver’s Washington Park hosted the 2025 U.S. Golf Croquet Classic from July 10-12, where Matt Smith delivered an impressive performance to win the Pro Division title with a 7-4, 7-5 finals win over Dan Pailas in a tightly contested match. In the Gold Division final, Shane Eckert edged out Dylan Goodwin 7-6, 7-6 to claim the division title. In game one, Smith jumped out to a 3-1 advantage, but Pailas battled back to get to 4-4. As the loser of Hoop 8, that meant Smith had a chance to “run the gambit” and he dutifully took H9, H10 and H11 for a 7-4 win in a game that took about 45 minutes.

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2025 US Golf Croquet Classic Final Line-up

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2025 US Golf Croquet Classic Final Line-up

The 2025 US Golf Croquet Classic is set to bring three days of top-level croquet to Washington Park, with a strong field of players and competitive play ahead. The provisional schedule is now available and can be viewed at the links below. Please note that updates may occur, so players are encouraged to check the brackets regularly:

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Cochran Goes Undefeated at ITO in Tulsa

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Cochran Goes Undefeated at ITO in Tulsa

The MCA Series Tour started a new chapter over Memorial Day Weekend with a return visit to LaFortune Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the 2025 Indian Territory Open (ITO). Held Friday through Monday, the 2025 ITO was the first American Six Wicket event to be part of the MCA’s flagship tournament series. The MCA last visited Tulsa in 2014 when the Oklahoma 9W Open was held at the same venue.

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2025 Missouri Open Pro Final Offers Thrilling Finish

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2025 Missouri Open Pro Final Offers Thrilling Finish

The 2025 Missouri Open, held in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, brought together 15 competitors for an exciting Saturday of nine wickeet croquet action. The tournament featured two divisions: the Pro/Gold division, with 10 players split into two blocks of five, and the Silver division, which hosted five players. In the Pro/Gold division, the top two finishers from each block advanced to the Pro playoff, while the third and fourth place finishers moved on to the Gold division playoff.

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2025 Missouri Open Player Brief

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2025 Missouri Open Player Brief

Tomorrow’s Missouri Open in Lee’s Summit is scheduled for an 8:30 a.m. start. Registration opens at 7:45 a.m. Key Information:

--Officials: Dylan Goodwin, Greg Clouse
--60-minute games for all divisions
--Score a hoop and roquet. You must hit the ball again for a roquet.
--Wiring: Lift to corner. If a ball is in that position, it becomes ball in hand on that ball

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2025 Missouri Open Provisional Schedule

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2025 Missouri Open Provisional Schedule

FIRST ROUND BYES: Randy Garrison, Matt Griffith, Greg Clouse — The 2025 Missouri Open provisional game schedules are set with 10 players ready for action in the PRO/GOLD Division and five looking for glory in SILVER Division. All games will be played on Saturday and the first round of block play will start at 8:30 a.m. Registration will be open at 7:45 a.m. and players are recommended to be on site 25 minutes before start time.

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2025 Missouri Open Entries: Entry Deadline April 21

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2025 Missouri Open Entries: Entry Deadline April 21

The 2025 Missouri Open to be held on May 2-3, 2025, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is accepting entries through Monday, April 21. The tournament already has a solid group of 14 players entered. After the entry deadline, players registering will be put on the waitlist and assigned division placements if available. The event plans to release the schedule on the evening of Monday, April 28.

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Tulsa Croquet Club’s Indian Territory Open Joins MCA Series Tour

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Tulsa Croquet Club’s Indian Territory Open Joins MCA Series Tour

The Tulsa Croquet Club is proud to announce the 2025 Indian Territory Open (ITO) has officially been added to the MCA Series Tour. This USCA-sanctioned tournament will take place Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26, 2025, and will be hosted by the TCC at LaFortune Park in Tulsa. The 2025 ITO will be the first American Six Wicket event to be part of the newly revamped MCA Series Tour schedule.

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MCA Charts Expansion at 2025 Annual General Meeting

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The Midwest Croquet Association (MCA) held its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Friday, April 4, at the Leawood Pioneer Library, marking the organization’s 17th year since officially forming in 2008. Led by President Dylan Goodwin, the meeting gathered board members to approve key updates and lay out a bold path for the future of croquet in the region.

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Denver Set to Host the 2025 US Golf Croquet Classic

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Denver Set to Host the 2025 US Golf Croquet Classic

The 2025 U.S. Golf Croquet Classic is set to bring top-tier croquet competition to the heart of Colorado this summer, with the Denver Croquet Club proudly serving as host for this highly anticipated stop on the Midwest Croquet Association (MCA) Series Tour. The event will take place July 10-12, 2025, at the club’s historic lawn in Washington Park.

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2025 Missouri Open Offers Early Friday Play

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2025 Missouri Open Offers Early Friday Play

The 2025 Missouri Open has announced May 2-3, 2025, as the dates for the sixth edition of this popular nine-wicket tournament to be held at the residence of Greg and Joni Clouse in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City metro area. With the growing number of entries since the event moved to Lee’s Summing in 2023, the Missouri Open will offer the option for players to get in block games on Friday to ensure an on-time finish on Saturday.

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Great Action on the Courts at the 2024 Missouri Open

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Great Action on the Courts at the 2024 Missouri Open

The 2024 edition of the Missouri Open avoided the threat of heavy rain and 15 participants were able to get through the full schedule on time to crown champions in the Pro, Gold and Silver Divisions. The event ran a standalone Silver Division with four players and having the top two advance to the championship final. The Pro/Gold Division was combined and scheduled to have 12 players in four blocks of three.

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