The world’s top young golf croquet players will converge at the Sarasota County Croquet Club from April 14-18, 2025, for the Under 21 Golf Croquet World Championship. This prestigious international tournament, sanctioned by the World Croquet Federation (WCF), will feature 28 competitors from across the globe. With the recent replacement update, the field now includes six U.S. players.
The Sarasota Croquet Club, located at 1400 Lucaya Ave, Venice, FL, will provide a world-class venue with seven meticulously maintained lawns. The club is preparing to meet championship standards with a lawn speed of 10+ seconds and precisely set Quadway hoops to ensure high-level competition.
Expanded Field and International Contenders
Following a review by the Management Committee, the event’s capacity was increased from 24 to 28 players, allowing more young talent to showcase their skills. The competition will feature top-ranked international players, including Jack Good (England), Fawzy Helmy (Egypt), and Levi Franks (New Zealand), along with U.S. representatives Blake Fields, Asher Scantlin, Luka Nettleton, Simon Dentchev, Land Wyatt and Nehemiah McFrederick.
Tournament Format
The event will consist of:
Block Play: Four blocks of six players will compete in best-of-three matches over three days. The top four from each block will advance to the Knock-Out Stage.
Knock-Out Stage: A 16-player single-elimination format, with best-of-three matches and a best-of-five final (if time allows).
Plate Event: Open to those who do not qualify for the Knock-Out Stage, featuring block play followed by a knock-out round.
Bowl and Shield Events: Knock-out competitions for players eliminated in earlier rounds.
Event Leadership
The tournament will be led by Jeff Soo as Event Lead and Tournament Manager, with Michael Albert serving as Tournament Director. A team of experienced referees, including Ellen Nielsen, Ellie Griffith, Doug Ledgett, and Bob Gelineau, will ensure fair play.
Spectators and Further Information
The tournament promises high-level competition and intense matchups as young players battle for the title. Fans and spectators are welcome to attend and experience the excitement firsthand at Sarasota Croquet Club.
For more details, visit Sarasota Croquet Club or the WCF U21 Event Page.
Ranking Places (MaxDG)
Jack Good (ENG) - 2613
Fawzy Helmy (EGY) - 2545
Levi Franks (NZL) - 2416
Eduardo Nunez (ESP) - 2341
Blake Fields (USA) - 2307
Jana Mohamed Saaid (EGY) - 2296
Sam Cuthbert (ENG) - 2225
Abdalla Khaled (EGY) - 2208
Saif Hatem (EGY) - 2160
Inigo Morenes (ESP) - 2075
Ethan Gumbrell (AUS) - 2053
Mohsen Elyamany (EGY) - 2038
Member Places (MaxDG)
Jessica Bullen (NZL) - 2021
Callum McKinnon (NZL) - 1999
Alfonso Morales (ESP) - 1959
Ivo Bozevnieks (LAT) - 1951
Vojtech Dusek (CZE) - 1849
Asher Scantlin (USA) - 1679
Luka Nettleton (USA) - 1589
Simon Dentchev (USA) - 1297
Lane Wyatt (USA) - 1540*
Declan Macphee (ENG) - 1463*
Karen Hernandez (MEX) - 1452*
(*Grade, not MaxDG)
Replacement Ranking Places (MaxDG) (Awarded NOVEMBER 15, 2024)
Luke Francis (NZL) - 1921
Mattie Clarkson (NZL) - 1745
Jan Dolejs (CZE) - 1653
Mathilda Saewert (GER) - 1506
Replacement Place Awarded (MaxDG)
Krystof Dusek (CZE) - 1366 (1/8/2025)
Nehemiah McFrederick (USA) - 1440 (2/3/2025)