USCA Unveils 2025 Solomon Team Roster Ahead of Budleigh-Salterton Showdown

The United States Croquet Association (USCA) recently announced the official roster for the 2025 Solomon Team. Following a decisive 14-7 victory in the 2023 Solomon Trophy at the Sarasota County Croquet Club in Venice, Florida, Team USA is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown on Great Britain’s home territory this summer. The upcoming 2025 Solomon Trophy will take place from August 7-12, 2025, at the Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club, a picturesque venue in southwest England, setting the stage for a six-day battle steeped in tradition and competitive spirit.

Team USA’s Lineup

  • Tom Balding

  • Matthew Essick

  • Zack Watson

  • Stephen Morgan

  • Kyle Maloof

  • Stuart Lawrence

Alternates

  1. Jeff Soo

  2. Chris Barley

Building Momentum Through Community Support

The road to the 2025 Solomon Trophy has been bolstered not only by strong performances on the court but also by robust fundraising efforts. Contributions to the Lee Olsen Fund have been instrumental in supporting the team, and the USCA extends heartfelt gratitude to all supporters who participated in various initiatives over the past year.

Solomon Trophy History

2023: USA (14-7) – Venice
2019: Great Britain (11-9) – Pinehurst
2018: Great Britain (12-5) – Surbiton
2016: Great Britain (17-4) – Bowdon
2015: Great Britain (15-6) – Pinehurst
2013: Great Britain (17-4) – Hunstanton
2012: Great Britain (13-8) – Bald Head Island
2011: USA (11-6) – Hamptworth
2009: USA (11-9) – Palm Springs
2008: Great Britain (21-6) – Heaton Park
2005: Great Britain (14-7) – Palm Springs
2004: Great Britain (17-4) – Heaton Park
2002: Great Britain (13-8) – Palm Beach
2001: Great Britain (20-0) – Surbiton
1999: Great Britain (15-6) – Sonoma-Cutrer
1998: Great Britain (14-7) – Bowdon
1997: Great Britain (16-4) – Los Angeles
1995: Great Britain (18-0) – Nottingham
1994: Great Britain (14-7) – Palm Beach
1992: Great Britain (19-2) – Surbiton
1991: Great Britain (14-7) – Palm Beach
1990: Great Britain (19-2) – Roehampton
1989: Great Britain (15-5) – Palm Beach
1988: Great Britain (20-1) – Cheltenham
1987: Great Britain (23-7 [14-1 International Rules, 9-6 USCA]) – Palm Beach
1985: Great Britain (9-0) – Nottingham