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.
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One of the WCF Highligts for 2024 was the GC World Championship held in June. Stephen Mulliner addresses the gallery on behalf of the WCF prior to the awards presentation. Photo by Kent Eanes.
WCF Management Committee Annual Report for 2024
As croquet continues to grow and evolve globally, the World Croquet Federation (WCF) reflects on a year filled with achievements, challenges, and forward-thinking initiatives. From expanding membership and hosting prestigious championships to implementing strategic plans and revitalizing Association Croquet (AC), 2024 showcased the dedication of the croquet community and its leaders. This annual report highlights the key milestones, innovations, and efforts that shaped the year, emphasizing the collective commitment to promoting croquet worldwide.
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2025 Association Croquet World Championship Returns to the US
The World Croquet Federation has announced the 2025 Association Croquet World Championship will be held at the world-renowned National Croquet Center (NCC) in West Palm Beach, Florida, from Saturday, October 18, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. This marks the NCC's third time hosting the prestigious event, reflecting its status as a world-class croquet venue. The event will utilize 12 lawns at the NCC and two additional lawns at The Beach Club, with a player capacity of 64 participants.
Read More2024 CROQUET NEWS VOLUME 4: Fields Is GC Champion
The 2024 Volume 4 Digital Edition of the USCA's Croquet News magazine is now available for viewing as an eMag. This Winter issue features extensive coverage of the 2024 WCF Golf Croquet World Championship that saw Blake Fields become the youngest GC World Champion.
Read MoreFour of Eight Teams Have Announced Line-Ups for 2025 Openshaw Shield GCWTC
The build-up to the 2025 Golf Croquet World Team Championships (GCWTC) is in full swing as four of the top eight national teams have announced their line-ups for the prestigious Openshaw Shield. The tournament will be hosted at the Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre in St. Leonards, Tasmania, Australia, from February 17-23, 2025, bringing together the world's best players to compete for national pride.
Read MoreRoundup: WCF Launches AC Regeneration Group
The World Croquet Federation (WCF) re-formed its Association Croquet (AC) Regeneration Working Group in March 2024 to address the global decline in Association Croquet participation. While grassroots efforts remain essential, the Working Group will explore potential initiatives at the global level, such as rule adjustments, digital resources and enhanced coaching materials.
Read MoreBlake Fields in play during the 2024 GC World Championship final. Photo by Kent Eanes.
Blake Fields Powers to 2024 Golf Croquet World Title
In a stunning display of power croquet, 18-year-old American Blake Fields claimed the 2024 WCF Golf Croquet World Championship with a 7-5, 7-5, 3-7, 5-7, 7-0 finals win over Australia's Robert Fletcher yesterday at the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club (CBCC) near Hartfield, Va.
Read MoreGCWC 2024: Four Countries Represented in Last Four
The 2024 WCF GC World Championship delivered another entertaining day as play shifted from the round of 16 to the quarterfinals at the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club near Hartfield, Va. Robert Fletcher (AUS), Euan Burridge (ENG), Khaled Kamel (EGY) and Blake Fields (USA) all advanced to the semifinal round with Kamel and Fields needing fifth games to advance.
Read MoreThe Most Exciting Day in Sports: GCWC Playoffs 2024
The 2024 WCF Golf Croquet World Championship Round of 32 and 16 is one of the most entertaining days in croquet and yes, I will say it — all of sport. Eighty players battle for five days in block play to whittle down to 32. That first playoff day is a whirlwind of action as the day brings unpredictable best of three action and generally ends with only eight players left standing. It’s a nail-biter for top seeds and anyone following the event.
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2024 GCWC Opening Day on October 18. Photo by Kent Eanes.
2024 GC Worlds Reach the Playoff Stage
The 2024 WCF Golf Croquet World Championship has made it through the blocks and the playoff (knockout) stage will start at 8:30 eastern time this morning at the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club near Hartfield, Va.
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