Ben Rothman in play on court 11 in the morning against Robert Fulford
Day Two of the AC Worlds Championship Knockout saw intense action on four courts at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. With the Mark Avery (ENG) versus Andrew Johnston (IRL), pegged down, the field is now at nine players. That match is expected to start shortly after 8:00 a.m. eastern time this morning with Avery up 2-1.
Read MoreWatch our exclusive interview with Team USA stars Ben Rothman and Matthew Essick as they discuss the team's first-ever world championship win at the 2025 PFC Mallets Golf Croquet World Team Championship held at the stunning Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre in St. Leonards, Tasmania (February 17-22, 2025).
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The final day of the 2025 PFC Mallets Golf Croquet WTC brought some weather and an early finish to the Openshaw Finals test as Team USA delivered the one win needed in their battle with Egypt in the first doubles match of the day. U.S. captain Ben Rothman and current GC World Champion Blake Fields paired up again to square off against Egypt’s Mohamed Nasr and Mohamed Taha. All went according to plan as Rothman and Fields picked up a 7-4 win in game one to get the day off on the right foot.
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ROBERT FLETCHER. PHOTO BY KENT EANES.
The world’s top "Golf Croquet" players have gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the inaugural US Open Golf Croquet Championship starts today, January 6, and runs through Saturday, January 11. Hosted at the stunning National Croquet Center (700 Florida Mango Road), this week-long international event promises thrilling matches and an unmatched spectator experience.
Read MoreAs we prepare to close out an amazing year for the sport, Croquet Network is excited to present the 2025 Top 25 Croquet Power List on this New Year’s Eve. There was a lot of activity on the site in 2024 as we again saw new records for traffic. At the top of the list, the story remains familiar, as Dave Trimmer Mallets continues to widen its commanding lead over the competition. Meanwhile, the US College Croquet National Championship retains its stronghold in the runner-up position, hinting at its potential for even greater prominence with expanded coverage. As you explore the list, you’ll find it not only highlights the key moments of 2024 but also points to exciting opportunities for the sport’s future.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 2024 Volume 2 Digital Edition of the USCA's Croquet News magazine is now available for viewing as an eMag. This Summer issue features coverage of the 2024 AC and GC Nationals along with the 2023 Annual Awards. In addition to Let's Talk Tactics from Jeff Soo and GC America from Cheryl Bromley, this edition features 2023 Women's GC Grand Prix winner Debbie Davidoff for our member profile and plenty more.
Read MoreThe 2024 Volume 1 Digital Edition of the USCA's Croquet News magazine is now available for viewing as an eMag. This Spring issue features coverage of the 2023 US Solomon Trophy in November with additional coverage on Seniors/Masters, GC Club Teams and the 2024 Florida Golf Croquet Regional. Readers will also enjoy our full line-up of columns and departments including final standings for all six of the 2023 USCA Grand Prix competitions.
Read MoreAs part of our end-of-year traditions, Croquet Network is excited to present our 2023 Top 25 Croquet Power List as a standalone article on this New Year’s Eve. Congratulations to Dave Trimmer Mallets for topping our list for the year as the most popular keyword on Croquet Network. Trimmer Mallets finished #2 in 2022 just behind Matthew Essick, who slipped to #3 in this year. Overall, the list tells a story of the croquet year, with plenty of surprises.
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Croquet Network to players and supporters of the sport across the world. It was an exciting year in 2023 as six major international events took place between November 2022 and the end of November 2023. As we wrap up our 16th year covering the game of croquet, I am pleased to present our annual Top 10 Croquet News Articles for 2023 based on total readership.
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