Happy Holidays to all of the players and fans of the greatest sport in the world from Croquet Network. To celebrate the season and to wrap up 2024 I am pleased to present our annual Top 10 Croquet News Articles for 2024 based on total readership.
01. Top Croquet Mallets for 2024
Our annual list of top mallet makers across the world based on independent metrics was far and away the top article for 2024 and also was the top page overall on the site. If you are in the market for a new mallet, our list is always a great starting point.
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02. 2024 CROQUET NEWS VOLUME 3: GC Worlds Preview
The Fall edition of the USCA’s Croquet News featured expansive coverage of the 2024 WCF Golf Croquet World Championship held at the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club in Virginia in October. At 80 pages, the edition was the largest Croquet News issue ever and readers responded to help this post secure the #2 spot on the 2024 list.
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03. Blake Fields Powers to 2024 Golf Croquet World Title
In October, the sport enjoyed a wildly entertaining GC World Championship as 18-year-old Blake Fields claimed the 2024 title with a stunning victory over world #1 Robert Fletcher. Fields’ relentless performance, culminating in a fifth-game shutout, making this article a reader favorite for the year.
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04. 2024 CROQUET NEWS VOLUME 2: Summer Issue
In one of the most dramatic upsets in croquet history, 18-year-old Blake Fields claimed the Golf Croquet World Championship with a stunning victory over world #1 Robert Fletcher. Fields’ relentless performance, culminating in a fifth-game shutout, made this article a reader favorite.
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05. Bald Head Island Club's Lauded Instructors Breathe New Life into Croquet
Our June article on the Bald Head Island Club's innovative approach to club promotion caught readers' attention. By enlisting top-tier instructors Jeff and Eileen Soo and modernizing their program, the club reinvigorated interest in croquet while making it more accessible to a broader audience.
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06. Tenerife Club de Croquet Profile
This profile highlighted the Tenerife Club de Croquet’s rich British heritage and stunning location within a protected natural park. With its exceptional facilities and commitment to both competitive and recreational play, this club profile from March quickly was a reader favorite.
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07. JER and Linda Chilton Foundation and CFA Introduce The New Steuber Classic
The August announcement of the New Steuber Classic Croquet Tournament, featuring a $18,000 purse (now over $30,000), proved popular with the Croquet Network community. Backed by the JER and Linda Chilton Foundation, this tournament promises to bring fresh energy and prestige to the sport in 2025 and beyond. Will the Steuber Classic become the sport’s must-attend event?
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08. Four of Eight Teams Have Announced Line-Ups for 2025 Openshaw Shield GCWTC
With the 2025 Golf Croquet World Team Championships on deck in February, this November article revealed the team line-ups for Ireland, New Zealand, England and Australia. Held in Tasmania, the 2025 Openshaw Shield promises to be one of the most entertaining events of the coming year.
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09. 2024 GC Worlds Reach the Playoff Stage
Fittingly, GC Worlds drew in readers in October and our post announcing the start of the playoff stage caught the eyes of the croquet community. With live streaming on YouTube and a bracket that offered several intriguing matches, GC Worlds captivated players and fans across the globe.
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10. 2024 CROQUET NEWS VOLUME 1: US Solomon Win
The USCA’s Croquet News magazine is always popular and the spring issue released in February didn’t disappoint with coverage of the 2023 US Solomon Trophy victory.
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Thank you for making 2024 an unforgettable year for Croquet Network! We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for the sport and we invite readers to support our efforts to provide a global news site by subscribing to our weekly newsletter and following the Network on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.