Really disappointing. As an established croquet player, I joined the club in good faith and excited to go and practice. We were not allowed to have even one of the 11 lawns set to competition standard to practice. Then we were told off for walking on the closely mown grass near the lawns, setting some hoops ourselves, you name it. The rumours I'd heard from local people about the reputation of the club are sadly true, unfriendly, unwelcoming committee (many members are lovely, but the culture...