Croquet

Surprisingly Fun

Playing croquet was way more fun than expected. We joined friends for a game at a private club they belong to; it is in the heart of Edinburgh not far from where they live. This brought back memories of playing backyard versions of the game when we were kids. Today, we played by World Croquet Federation rules.

The UK claims credit for introducing the game 175 years ago, about the same time lawn tennis and lawn bowling were becoming popular. That timing is not a coincidence; it is when as the cylinder lawn mower was invented (those sports can only be played well on a lawn that is flat and finely-cut). Trivia:  croquet is recognized as the first Olympic sport to include female participants.