That's croquet, as the French say it. More fun than golf, on a course your tax dollars already maintain.
Join Before the Waiting List ExistsWhere the neighboring clubs offer a Signature Jack Nicklaus Design, we offer a public park field of generous dimensions, mowed by Palm Beach County on a schedule we do not control and would not dream of questioning. The turf rewards good shots, does not severely penalize poor ones, and delivers consistently adequate conditions.
Dress code: whites, polo shirts, cowboy boots. Flip-flops tolerated. Both at once is considered showing off.
“I don't play Croak-Hey to make friends. I play to knock my neighbor's ball into the palmetto bush.”— A Member, lining up the shot
A map and three photographs of a field. Every hoop presents an array of challenges for players of all skill levels.
Tour ItThe group that shows up will coach you, loudly, whether you ask or not. Long-term improvement not guaranteed.
Get CoachedCroquet sets in stock at two fine local establishments. Mention JFCC. Bring your own set to every match.
Shop LocalOnce a year, the whole neighborhood, whites and boots, one champion. Family bragging rights carry a 12-month term.
See Past ChampionsMembers meet monthly at the field. Those who arrive decide the format, the teams, and the disputes.
Next MatchThe annual shirt. The back says what we're all thinking: “Our balls are bigger.”
Shop the Collection“Croak-Hey is kinda like horse-less Polo. Which is funny because I have a horse.”— A Palmetto Farmer, who also runs a few acres of pinecones on the side