Although this website focuses on the Pro cornhole players, we recognize there are a TON of social players who just want to have fun playing in a friendly competition. That is why our Pro Tour events also feature social tournaments. So bring everyone to the event and have some fun.
What is the King of Cornhole?
It is the title of Best Cornhole Player in the World and the biggest cornhole event of the year. There are only 313 spots available in the tournament.
How do I enter the King of Cornhole?
There are three ways to enter:
1. Get in the CornyForty by earning World Ranking Points at ACO tournaments.
2. Win a Golden Ticket at a KOC Spotlight.
3. Purchase your entry online.
Can anyone be on the World Rankings?
All participants in an ACO points earning tournament will be on the World Rankings.
How do I earn World Ranking Points?
You earn World Ranking Points participating in ACO Pro Tour events and taking a Skills Challenge.
What is a Skills Challenge?
A Skills Challenge is a quantified method to determining a player’s skill level. Each Skills Challenge consists of playing one Frame Games. (A Frame Game is thirteen frames, throwing four bags per frame.) The resulting score is the Skills Challenge Rating. Only the single best SCR between January 1, 2010 and November 27, 2010 will be applied to a player’s World Ranking.
What is the CornyForty?
The CornyForty is the name of the Top 40 players in the World Rankings system.
Can I win money at ACO events?
Yes.
What events are on the ACO Tour?
The ACO Tour consists of three types of events: Masters Series, Signature Series and KOCS Spotlights.
What is the Masters Series?
Master Series are regional events with Pro and Social/Recreational tournaments. These events are scheduled in various markets across the country on specified weekends.
What is the Signature Series?
Signature Series are national events with Pro and Social/Recreational tournaments. Unlike Masters Series events, Signatures Series events are only in one location.
What is the KOC Spotlight?
KOC Spotlights events are hyper local tournaments. Winners receive a Golden Ticket and an ACO membership.
How are players seeded at ACO tournaments?
Players are seeded based on their World Ranking, Social Ranking, then Random.
What are the entry fees for the Pro tournaments?
Signatures Series and Masters Series is $40 for ACO members and $60 for non-members. KOC Spotlight entry fees vary.
Do I have to be an ACO member to play?
ACO memberships are built into the entry fee for a non-member.
How do I become a ACO Pro?
A player must earn 156 World Ranking Points to be earn Pro status.
What are the benefits to being a Pro?
Eligible to purchase Pro jersey, participate in exclusive Pro events and 10% discount at ACO Store
What is a Golden Ticket?
A Golden Ticket is won at a KOC Spotlight. It is a player’s free entry into the KOC.
If I won a Golden Ticket, why should I play in other ACO tournaments?
The Golden Ticket just gets a player into the KOC. Without any World Ranking Points a player will be seeded with the other non-points earning players. A player can improve your seed at the KOC by earning World Ranking Points at ACO tournaments and by taking a Skills Challenge.
