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Eight Great Polo Clubs
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The International Polo Club Palm BeachWellington, FloridaAddress: 3667 120th Avenue South Wellington, FL 33414 United States Neighborhood: Yarmouth Park |
Contact Information:
Phone: +1 561 204 5687
Web Site: www.internationalpoloclub.com |
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United States
Florida
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Arguably the best polo facility in the United States, the International Polo Club Palm Beach upholds the finest traditions of the sport in a truly magnificent setting. No expense has been spared on creating the ultimate experience for members and visitors. A dramatic palm-lined drive leads to a world-class club—an all-white pavilion with a pool, polo library, spa, fitness center, restaurants, bars, lounges and a children’s play area. All eyes, though, focus on the Grandstand Pavilion and three meticulously maintained playing fields which host major events like the US Open Polo Championship and high-scoring Ylvisaker Cup and Gold Cup. Bring a picnic, kick back and enjoy the game as it was meant to be played.
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Santa María Polo ClubSan Roque, Cadiz, SpainAddress: Finca Los Pinos, Carretera A7 Sotogrande San Roque, Cádiz 11310 Spain Neighborhood: San Roque |
Contact Information:
Phone: +34 956 610 012
Web Site: www.santamariapoloclub.com E-mail: info@santamariapoloclub.com |
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Europe
Spain
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Located on a magnificent private estate in southern Spain, and blessed by a warm and sunny year-round climate, this is one of Europe’s most prestigious polo clubs. With 9 playing fields in three locations—Los Pinos, El Rio and Puente de Hierro—Santa Maria hosts 30 of Spain’s leading tournaments. If you’re vacationing on the Costa del Sol (the club is just 15 minutes’ drive from Gibraltar and 45 minutes from Malaga), this is a great alternative to another day on the beach: watch a tournament or learn to ride and play polo with expert tuition from the club’s coaches. The season starts in late March, but practice games are played as early as January. |
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Guards Polo ClubEgham, Surrey, EnglandAddress: Smith’s Lawn Windsor Great Park Egham, Surrey TW20 0HP England Neighborhood: Windsor Great Park |
Contact Information:
Phone: +44 1784 4342 12
Web Site: www.guardspoloclub.com |
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Europe
England
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A summer playground for the British royals, landed gentry and social set, Guards is the largest polo club in Europe with 10 playing fields, an imposing clubhouse, and fabulous hospitality facilities that swing into action in April and gallop all the way through to mid-September. Set in the lovely grounds of Windsor Great Park, the club welcomes visitors to watch major tournaments, such as the high-goal (and high-profile) Queen’s Cup and Hurlingham Polo Association’s International Day, the showpiece event of the polo world. Reserve a picnic area by one of the pitches or pay a king’s ransom for a seat in the Royal Box. It’s Wimbledon with horses—champagne, afternoon teas, strawberries and cream, and pukka chukkas from pitch to pavilion.
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Eldorado Polo ClubIndio, CaliforniaAddress: 50950 Madison Street Indio, CA 92201 United States Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +1 760 342 2223
Web Site: www.eldoradopolo.com |
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United States
California
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Remember in Pretty Woman when Richard Gere takes Julia Roberts to the polo? The location scouts didn’t have to look far for a club that fitted the bill perfectly: beautiful setting, top players to "act out" the game, and members lining up to be extras—all just two hours east of Los Angeles. Eldorado is the polo capital of the Western United States, hosting the best tournaments, teams and players for almost 50 years. The season runs from December to April with visitors welcome at matches and a host of social events from themed dinners to polo parties. If you’re a keen player, check out the clinics run by Rege Ludwig, the guru of modern polo—an inspirational way to learn. |
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Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet ClubCarpinteria, CaliforniaAddress: 3375 Foothill Road #1200 Carpinteria, CA 93013 United States Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +1 805 684 6683
Web Site: www.sbpolo.com |
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United States
California
Santa Barbara
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The third oldest polo ground in the United States, this wonderful club has three playing fields in a dramatic setting between the foothills of the Santa Ynes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The weather here is so good training starts in spring and tournaments, like the Bombardier Pacific Coast Open and Wickenden Cup, run through until October. The club welcomes visitors—there’s also a tennis center and swimming pool for those who want a break from the polo—and private or group training instructors will teach you to ride even if you’ve never looked at a pony. And if horses really aren’t your bag, there’s always Golf Cart Polo where you swing a mallet from a chauffeur-driven cart. Sign me up!
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The Chantilly Polo ClubApremont, Oise, FranceAddress: The Apremont Farm Apremont, Oise 60300 France Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +33 3 4464 0430
Web Site: www.poloclubchantilly.com E-mail: contact@poloclubchantilly.com |
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Europe
France
Other
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If you’re looking for a stylish day out from Paris, the Chantilly Polo Club will introduce you to France’s haute society. From the end of April to the beginning of October, the club opens its doors to members and visitors for an exciting season of tournaments, featuring some of the world’s top players, and glittering social events. Although founded in 1995, the club’s spirit harks back to the 1920s when the Rothschild family set up a polo field here. Set on a farm in the pretty village of Apremont, close to Charles de Gaulle Airport, the Chantilly Polo Club also offers lessons to anyone who wants to learn to play polo or improve their skills. |
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Whitfield Court Polo ClubWaterford, IrelandAddress: Whitfield Court Waterford, County Waterford Ireland Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +353 51 84216 |
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Europe
Ireland
Waterford/Wexford
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A great place to watch and learn. Just five miles from Waterford City, Whitfield Court is one of only 9 polo clubs in Ireland and arguably the most intimate. Founded by Major Hugh Dawney in the 1970s, the club is largely member-based, but welcomes visitors during tournaments and to its International Polo School where you can learn to play or improve your equestrian skills. The club has two playing fields, which attract an array of Irish, British and international polo stars, especially for its main tournament season in August.
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El Metejon Polo ClubCañuelas, Buenos Aires Province, ArgentinaAddress: Vicente Casares Cañuelas, Buenos Aires Argentina Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +54 011 5235 8560
Web Site: www.elmetejon.com.ar E-mail: elmetejoneventos@isei.com.ar |
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Latin America
Argentina
Buenos Aires
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Argentines are passionate about polo, and matches in Argentina are hot mix of top equestrians, fabulous facilities and Latin glamour. Well-heeled fans from Buenos Aires travel forty minutes out of town to the beautiful El Metejon Polo Club, which hosts tournaments from October to December, the highlight being the Argentine Polo Championship in late November. Go there and you might be lucky enough to see top player and gorgeous Ralph Lauren model Nacho Figueras in action. If you want to learn or improve your skills, be warned—the club’s philosophy is based on practice rather than theory, so prepare for a punishing training schedule by experienced coaches. Thankfully, the adjoining El Metejon Polo Resort, billed as Argentina’s first polo hotel, will help soothe aching limbs with its wonderful health club, solarium, swimming pool and 12 elegant suites.
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