The Solomon trophy

Association Croquet Test Series between Great Britain and the U.S.

HISTORY

The Solomon Trophy is a prestigious association croquet test between Great Britain and the United States. Initiated as an informal contest in 1985, it gained an official silver trophy in 1988 thanks to the generosity of croquet legend John Solomon. Traditionally held annually or biennially, the match features six‑player teams competing in a 21‑match format. Great Britain dominated the early years but the USA’s victories in 2009 and 2011 injected competitive parity and international interest. Today the Solomon Trophy remains a celebrated transatlantic rivalry that helps develop elite players and sustain the profile of association croquet worldwide.

RESULTS

2025: Great Britain 11-10, Budleigh Salterton
2023: USA 14-7, Sarasota
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, Palm Beach
1985: Great Britain 9-0, Nottingham