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Global Rankings · 2026 Edition

The World’s Greatest
Grass Court Clubs

A definitive ranking of twenty institutions

Compiled from a global mapping of 2,900 grass tennis courts across 450 clubs — the first project of its kind in the sport’s history. Twenty clubs, six criteria, scored out of sixty. Updated annually.

450
Clubs Mapped
2,900
Courts Worldwide
6
Scoring Criteria
20
Ranked Editions
§ 01 · The Criteria

Six dimensions, scored out of sixty

01Surface Excellence
Court quality, turf specification, drainage, maintenance standards
02Historical Pedigree
Age, significance to tennis history, notable events hosted over time
03Tournament Credentials
ATP/WTA/national/invitational events — level, regularity, field quality
04Scale & Facilities
Number of grass courts, clubhouse, member amenities, infrastructure
05Prestige & Exclusivity
Setting, membership selectivity, cultural standing, global recognition
06Ecosystem Contribution
Player development, coaching, contribution to grass tennis culture
§ 02 · The Twenty

The world’s finest grass court clubs

Tournament Tier
§ 03 · Continue
Methodology

How the rankings are scored

The complete six-criterion methodology, scoring framework, and editorial sources.

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The Full Top 100

The complete editorial

Eighty further clubs, full editorial profiles, per-criterion analysis — available to registered members.

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Nominate for the 2027 edition

Clubs not currently listed may submit for editorial assessment ahead of the 2027 ranking.

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Press & Media

Editorial badges & press kit

Approved usage marks for ranked clubs, press release, photography, and editorial contacts.

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