The Rules of Golf Croquet

This page covers the full international Rules; if you are new to Golf Croquet, consider starting with the synopsis of the game, or the set of simplified basic rules for beginners.

The 6th Edition of the Rules of Golf Croquet was published by the World Croquet Federation (WCF) and approved for use in England from 27th March 2022. This edition includes:

• A list of changes to the Rules
• Croquet England's Appendix 4: Wrong Ball Checklist
• Croquet England's Appendix 5: Rule 11 Guidance (on faults)

Additional resources include:

• Official Rulings and Commentary for further clarification
• A video presentation explaining the key changes introduced by the 6th Edition
• Two sets of slides:
  • part I: Key Rule changes likely to affect referees' decisions on the court
  • part II: Additional details about other changes
• The WCF's official version (PDF), on which Croquet England's navigable version is based
• A Rules Quiz to help you test and expand your knowledge

Note that Croquet England's Tournament Regulations apply to tournament play.

Previous versions of the Rules, rulings, and commentary are available in the Rules Archive.