C.V. Whitney Cup
This tournament is named for Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, who along with his brother John Hay Whitney were important polo patrons in the 1930’s. Son of Hall of Fame patron Harry Payne Whitney, C.V. was an active competitor with 3 wins in the U.S. Open (2 of them against his brother), and a renowned owner and breeder of
Thoroughbred race horses.
