Joel Wooldridge

Joel Powhatan Wooldridge (born July 19, 1979) is an American multi-national champion and world junior champion in contract bridge, as well as an expert foosball player. In 1990, Wooldridge surpassed Sam Hirschman's previous record for the youngest individual to achieve Life Master status with the American Contract Bridge League. He achieved this milestone at the age of 11 years, 4 months, and 13 days, breaking the previous record of 11 years, 9 months, and 5 days. Four years later, Joel's record was surpassed by Sam's brother, Dan. Wooldridge currently resides in New York City.

Bridge accomplishments

Awards ACBL King of Bridge 1997 WBF Youth Award 2003 ACBL Player of the Year 2011

Wins World Junior Teams Championship (3) 2001, 2002, 2005 North American Bridge Championships (16) Keohane North American Swiss Teams (1) 2025 Nail Life Master Pairs (1) 2025 Baldwin NAP Flight A (1) 2022 Lebhar IMP Pairs (2) 1997, 2013 Fast Open Pairs (1) 2003 Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 2009 Grand National Teams Championship Flight (2) 2025 NABC+ Mixed Swiss Teams (1) 2022 Roth Open Swiss Teams (2) 2009, 2014 Silodor Open Pairs (1) 2011 Norman Kay Platinum Pairs (2) 2011, 2024 Von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (1) 2017 North American Bridge Championships (11) Spingold (1) 2005 Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 2009 NABC+ Mixed Swiss Teams (1) 2024 North American Pairs Flight A (3) 2011, 2018, 2025 Bermuda Bowl (1) 2011 Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 2012 Grand National Teams Championship Flight (2) 2012, 2019 Norman Kay Platinum Pairs (1) 2016