Defending champion Reg Bamford of South Africa, one of the most successful players in the history of the sport, will return to East Devon later this month to compete in the Golf Croquet Open Championships 2026 at Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club. Club report from Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club: The championships, taking place from 23rd to 28th June, will attract leading players from the UK and overseas to one of the country’s premier croquet venues overlooking Lyme Bay. The event comprises two major tournaments: Golf Croquet Open Doubles Championship – 23 to 24 June Golf Croquet Open Singles Championship – 25…
Defending champion Reg Bamford of South Africa, pictured here, right, receiving the Golf Croquet Open Championships trophy in 2025, is set to defend his title later this month when he returns to Budleigh Salterton.
Photo: Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club.
