The World Croquet Federation (WCF), in partnership with the United States Croquet Association (USCA), has officially announced the player lists for the 2025 Association Croquet World Championship, set to take place from Saturday, October 18 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the prestigious National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
This will be the third time the Championship is hosted at this world-class venue, following two previously successful stagings. The event will feature a field of 64 players, with a possibility for expansion if four additional lawns become available. The championship promises to deliver a high standard of international competition, with top-ranked players, wild card selections and Member Place nominees making up the core field. Additionally, a qualifying competition will be held October 14-16, offering 24 spots for aspiring competitors, with the top four finishers earning a place in the Main Event.
The entry fee is set at £189 per player, calculated at a daily rate of £21 for the nine-day event. Players are also invited to participate in the welcome ceremony, registration, and practice session on Friday October 17, with social events, including a dinner, planned throughout the tournament week.
With global representation and a strong field of elite and emerging talent, the 2025 Championship is shaping up to be a thrilling showcase of world-class croquet. Below are the official player lists as of the Announcement Date: March 27, 2025.
Confirmed Players: Ranking Places and Wild Card
These players have earned their spots through ranking qualification as of March 14, 2025. One additional player has received a Wild Card.
| Player | Country | MaxDG | # Played | Place Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fletcher | Australia | 2751 | 14 | Ranking |
| Robert Fulford | England | 2680 | 29 | Ranking |
| Reg Bamford | South Africa | 2650 | 27 | Ranking |
| Mark Avery | England | 2612 | 46 | Ranking |
| James Death | England | 2578 | 91 | Ranking |
| Dwayne McCormick | Australia | 2562 | 121 | Ranking |
| Samir Patel | England | 2560 | 74 | Ranking |
| Logan McCorkindale | New Zealand | 2558 | 26 | Ranking |
| Edward Wilson | Australia | 2552 | 14 | Ranking |
| Thomas Balding | USA | 2533 | 14 | Ranking |
| Zack Watson | USA | 2520 | 14 | Ranking |
| Malcolm Fletcher | Australia | 2519 | 17 | Ranking |
| Jose Riva | Spain | 2514 | 10 | Ranking |
| Stephen Mulliner | England | 2482 | 45 | Ranking |
| Greg Fletcher | Australia | 2469 | 13 | Ranking |
| Ben Rothman | USA | 2469 | 13 | Ranking |
| Greg Hill | Australia | 2451 | 130 | Ranking |
| Jenny Clarke | New Zealand | 2450 | 52 | Ranking |
| Gabrielle Higgins | England | 2448 | 135 | Ranking |
| Alain Giraud | England | 2443 | 25 | Ranking |
| Robin Brown | England | 2422 | 87 | Ranking |
| Andrew Johnston | Ireland | 2383 | 15 | Ranking |
| Stephen Forster | Australia | 2382 | 87 | Ranking |
| Marcus Evans | England | 2374 | 11 | Ranking |
| Callum Hyland | Australia | 2374 | 121 | Ranking |
| Debbie Lines | England | 2373 | 98 | Ranking |
| Duncan Reeve | Scotland | 2370 | 36 | Ranking |
| Nick Parish | England | 2327 | 20 | Ranking |
| Lachlan Berryman | Australia | 2322 | 130 | Ranking |
| Aston Wade | England | 2320 | 26 | Ranking |
| Ian Lines | England | 2317 | 88 | Ranking |
| Michael Gidding | Australia | 2278 | 56 | Ranking |
| Brian Cumming | Canada | 2276 | 114 | Ranking |
| Angharrad Walters | Wales | 2266 | 22 | Ranking |
| Sam Murray | Scotland | 2262 | 26 | Ranking |
| Jack Good | England | 2241 | 45 | Wild Card |
Replacement Ranking List (RRL)
The Replacement Ranking List (as of March 26, 2025) features players eligible to fill vacant slots. Some players joined after the official Allocation Date and may still be awarded a Member Place (deadline: April 28, 2025).
| Player | Country | MaxDG | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Essick | USA | 2556 | 6 |
| Edmund Fordyce | New Zealand | 2437 | 12 |
| Stephen Morgan | USA | 2378 | 6 |
| Josh Freeth | New Zealand | 2347 | 39 |
| David Maloof | USA | 2321 | 6 |
| Kyle Maloof | USA | 2269 | 6 |
| Nigel Polhill | England | 2246 | 110 |
| James Hopgood | England | 2245 | 33 |
| Andy Myers | England | 2244 | 52 |
| David Fuller | England | 2236 | 110 |
| Annabel McDiarmid | England | 2218 | 84 |
| Blake Fields | USA | 2205 | 12 |
| Sherif Abdelwahab | USA | 2189 | 26 |
| Ian Burridge | Wales | 2174 | 18 |
| John Versey | New Zealand | 2167 | 45 |
| Doug Grimsley | USA | 2158 | 89 |
| Jordan Waters | England | 2158 | 46 |
| Tom Coles | England | 2157 | 38 |
| Andrew Hobbs | South Africa | 2147 | 13 |
| Randy Cardo | USA | 2144 | 17 |
| Mike Town | England | 2134 | 76 |
| Jarrod Coutts | New Zealand | 2117 | 77 |
| Rich Lamm | USA | 2114 | 11 |
| Mark Ormerod | England | 2111 | 48 |
| Lindsay Patullo | Australia | 2104 | 102 |
| Shane Hettler | USA | 2101 | 10 |
| Andrew Symons | Scotland | 2099 | 15 |
| Patrick Sweeney | USA | 2093 | 35 |
| Robert Wilkinson | England | 2086 | 94 |
| Paul Bennett | USA | 2084 | 23 |
| Joe King | England | 2078 | 28 |
| Dennis Bulloch | New Zealand | 2041 | 35 |
| Sandy Greig | Ireland | 2039 | 29 |
| Michael Albert | USA | 2029 | 59 |
| Chris Barley | USA | 2009 | 24 |
| Chris Percival-Smith | Canada | 1958 | 21 |
| Matt Smith | USA | 1957 | 28 |
| Carey Johnstone | New Zealand | 1938 | 101 |
| Jim Bast | USA | 1855 | 10 |
| Reece McCorkindale | New Zealand | 1854 | 18 |
| Russell Harris | Ireland | 1851 | 21 |
| Bonnie Johnstone | New Zealand | 1827 | 105 |
| David Druiett | Canada | 1805 | 80 |
| Brian Lozano | Mexico | 1797 | 9 |
| Joakim Norback | Sweden | 1795 | 16 |
| Bruno Hess | Germany | 1736 | 14 |
| Sophie McGlen | England | 1735 | 44 |
| Brian Hovis | USA | 1700 | 28 |
| Baubre Murray | New Zealand | 1670 | 117 |
| David Houston | Scotland | 1637 | 88 |
Nominated Players (Awaiting Qualification)
These players have played fewer than five games and are not currently listed on the RRL. If they meet the minimum requirement, they could become eligible for selection. Nominations for Member Places remain open until April 28, 2025.
In alphabetical order:
Charlie Xavier (USA)
Damon Bidencope (USA)
Ignacio Gross Alesanco (Spain)
Ignacio Gross Ariza (Spain)
Mohamed Karem (Egypt)
Randy Reid (USA)
Tom Cooper (USA)
William Louw (South Africa)
As the 2025 Championship field firms up, all eyes are on the final selections and late changes. Whether you're a croquet fan or a player in waiting, this year’s field promises intense international competition and unforgettable matches.
For more information, visit www.worldcroquet.org/2025-ac-world-championship-usa/