New Zealand’s Levi Franks has been crowned the 2025 Under 21 Golf Croquet World Champion after an impressive run through the knockout stages culminated in a gripping final against Egypt’s Fawzy Helmy. Held at the Sarasota County Croquet Club in Venice, Florida, the tournament showcased the next generation of croquet talent, with players from around the world competing for the prestigious title.
Read More2025 U21 Final: Fawzy Helmy vs Levi Franks
After a heartbreaker in New Zealand at the WCF U21 Worlds Final in 2023, Egypt’s Fawzy Helmy has worked his way through the field at the 2025 event for a repeat appearance against Levi Franks of New Zealand. Hosted by the USCA, the event has played out over the week at the Sarasota County Croquet Club in Venice, Florida, with a strong field of 28 players under the age of 21 entertaining the world through the daily livestreams from the official USCA YouTube channel.
Read MoreSpecial Edition: WCF U21 GC World Championship Preview with Chris Clarke
As the croquet world turns its attention to the 2025 WCF Under 21 Golf Croquet World Championship, Croquet Network is excited to present an exclusive video preview featuring renowned commentator and former AC World Champion Chris Clarke.
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Player Lists Announced for 2025 WCF Association Croquet World Championship
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.
Read MoreU21 Golf Croquet Championship Player Update
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.
Read More2025 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.
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