Event Information Page

Welcome to the 2026 US Golf Croquet Classic. The field is 24 players and competition will take place June 12-14 across two Denver venues: Washington Park, home of the Denver Croquet Club, and the Denver Country Club. All players and guests are encouraged to read and adhere to the guidelines set by the Denver Country Club available at the link below.

 

THURSDAY RECEPTION

On Thursday evening, June 11, a reception will be held at the Colorado Croquet Club at 1290 Garrison St, Lakewood, CO 80215. The event is 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. RSVPs are required. If you need a link to the RSVP form, contact the event director at croquetnetwork@gmail.com

Event Details

2026 PRO DIVISION
BLOCKS/KNOCKOUT

The Pro Division features two blocks of six players. All players advance to the Pro Playoff starting on Saturday afternoon at the Denver Country Club. The semifals/finals will be played Sunday morning at the Denver Country Club. Players who lose in round one or two of the Pro Playoff are invited to participate in the Pro Plate, also to be held at the DCC (time permitting).

Pro Online Schedule

DENVER COUNTRY CLUB
ATTIRE AND CODE OF CONDUCT

The Denver Country Club has generously made its croquet lawn available to us at no cost. Without access to this additional lawn, hosting this tournament would not be possible. We are grateful for their support and ask all players and guests to respect the Club’s rules and policies during the event. Maintaining a positive relationship with the Club is essential to preserving this opportunity for future tournaments. Please read the full guidelines at the link below to understand club expectations

READ THE GUIDELINES

GOLD DIVISION
BLOCKS/KNOCKOUT

The Gold Division features two blocks of six players. All players advance to the Pro Playoff starting on Saturday afternoon at Washington Park. The semifals/finals will be played Sunday morning at the Denver Country Club. Players who lose in round one or two of the Gold Playoff are invited to participate in the Pro Plate, also to be held at Washington Park (time permitting).

GOLD ONLINE SCHEDULE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Dress code: As a USCA-sanctioned event, players should wear traditional white croquet attire. The Denver Country Club has additional guidelines available on this page.

PLAYING VENUES

Washington Park
East Mississippi Avenue &
S Franklin St,
Denver, CO 80210

Denver Country Club
1700 E 1st Ave,
Denver, CO 80218

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

Practice
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Reception
Thursday: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Gold Division Block Play
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Pro Division Block Play
Friday: 2:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 11:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Pro and Gold Playoffs
The playoff rounds start immediately after block play on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with 13-point games in Rounds 1 and 2. Play is projected to conclude around 8:30 PM. The PRO Playoffs will be held at the Denver Country Club. The Gold Playoffs will be held at Washington Park.

Late playoff games at the Club on Saturday night may be shifted to Washington Park to utilize the lights

Sunday Pro Playoffs-Club
Semifinals: 8:00 a.m.
Championship Final: Projected start time of 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Gold Playoffs-Washington Park
Semifinals: 8:00 a.m.
Championship Final: Projected start time of 10:30 a.m.

Pro Plate and Silver Playoffs
The Pro Plate and Silver Playoff will start after the finals of the PRO and GOLD knockouts. The Pro Plate will be held at the Denver Country Club and the Silver Playoff will be held at Washington Park.