History

The King of Cornhole is widely recognized as the title of best cornhole player in the world. Dating back to 2006, the King of Cornhole was first awarded to Matt Guy after he defeated Theo Baca in the finals of a tournament in July. Since that time, only three men can have worn the King of Cornhole crown.

CHAMPIONDEFEATEDEVENTLOCATIONCITYDATE
Matt GuyTheo BacaKing of Cornhole TV SeriesHippo JoesCincinnati, OH07/07/06
Matt GuyChu FarfsingKing of Cornhole TV SeriesHippo JoesCincinnati, OH07/14/06
Randy AthaMatt GuyKing of Cornhole TV SeriesHippo JoesCincinnati, OH07/21/06
Mike BaileyRandy AthaKing of Cornhole TV SeriesHippo JoesCincinnati, OH07/28/06
Randy AthaMike BaileyKing of Cornhole TV SeriesHippo JoesCincinnati, OH08/04/06

In 2007, ACO and KOC made agreement to have ACO champion the KOC. ACO named current Nationals Champion Matt Guy the King of Cornhole and dropped National Champion title.

CHAMPIONDEFEATEDEVENTLOCATIONCITYDATE
Matt GuyTheo BacaACO U.S. NationalsConvention CenterCovington, KY12/16/06
Matt GuyRandy Atha2007 King of CornholeLas Vegas Sports CenterLas Vegas, NV01/26/08
Matt GuySteve Vanderver2008 King of CornholeSam Town's CasinoLas Vegas, NV01/24/09
Matt GuySteve Vanderver2009 King of CornholeOrleans Hotel & CasinoLas Vegas, NV01/30/10