| Welcome to the Mission Hills Croquet Club Lizard League. Most of the members of the club leave for cooler climes in April and return for the season opener in November. However, there is a growing number of die-hards who live in Rancho Mirage year-round and have found a way to enjoy croquet despite the triple digits! Not only do members play year-round, but they continue to socialize. This year, they celebrated the Third Annual Croquetfest at the mountain resort home of “The Carols”—veteran members of MHCC. Lizard Leaguers moved Wine and Wickets from the regular Sunday afternoon time to Sunday mornings with Muffins and Mimosas.
The Lizard League isn’t just about surviving the desert heat—it’s about camaraderie, competition, and fun. Often, passersby gather to watch the players decked out in all-white outfits. As in season, they can hear players congratulating each other on great shots, as well as shouting out a few expletives when they miss.
What started as a handful of locals refusing to let summer silence the lawns has now grown into a tradition—one that blends equal parts sport, social life, and desert resilience. If you are ever in our area, please reach out! We’d love to see you on the lawns! |