Posts Tagged ‘Polo sport’
EFG Bank Wins in OT
Pancho Bensadon scored the winning goal in the first minute of overtime in leading EFG Bank to an 11-10 win in the opening round of play in the 20-goal 2010 Herbie Pennell Cup at the International Polo Club in Wellington.
In a slow starting contest that saw only two goals scored in the opening chukker, the [...]
Hawks and Isla Carroll win in Ylvisaker Cup play
Kris Kampsen scored eight times as the Wanderers/Isla Carroll rebounded from a dismal opening half to defeat Bendabout 14-11 in Ylvisaker Cup play Thursday afternoon at the International Polo Club in Wellington.
Trailing by four goals, 7-3, after the second chukker of play, the Wanderers scored 11 goals over the course of the next four chukkers [...]
Zacara, Lucchese and the Hawks score wins
Zacara rode onto the Piaget Field at the International Polo Club just a week after winning the 2010 Joe Barry memorial Cup with an exciting 13-1 win over the Hawks and couldn’t look much better. After scoring a 12-5 Ylvisaker Cup win over Bendabout just four days earlier, the English sponsored team scored a decisive [...]
Patagones too much for Mt. Brilliant in 13-7 win
In game that was more noteworthy for its defense than its offense, Patagones (1-0) took advantage of its opportunities to score a 13-7 Ylvisaker Cup win over Mt. Brilliant (0-3) Saturday afternoon at the International Polo Club in Wellington.
Chris Nevins opened the scoring on the day with a goal for Mt. Brilliant that accounted for [...]
Zacara will face the Hawks in Barry Finals
By Alex Webbe
Daily News Polo Columnist
Zacara scored a 13-11 win over Lucchese while the Hawks rolled over Patagones, 11-6 Thursday afternoon to set up the Sunday finals of the 2010 Joe Barry Memorial Cup at the International Polo Club in Wellington.
In the early afternoon match, Zacara charged out to an early 3-0 lead over Lucchese [...]
Hawks Score Opening Win in Barry Cup
By Alex Webbe
Daily News Polo columnist
The Hawks, the only team in 20-goal competition with a 10-goal player in its lineup, scored a decisive 15-8 win over Lechuza Caracas in the opening game of the 2010 Joe Barry Memorial Cup.
After trailing 2-1 after the first chukker of play, the Hawks relied on a realigned lineup and [...]
Polo Family Profile : The Orthweins
This segment from our American Polo Series, profiles The Orthwein Family, a three generation polo tradition. Dolph Orthwein, the patriarch, who played his last game of polo at age 80, discusses passing on this tradition, and life long passion to his children and grandchildren.
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EFG Bank
This team made its International Polo Club debut in 2009 and is led by James Whisenand, a relatively new comer to the sport of polo, with six years experience. However, Whisenand has ridden competitively since he was eight years old. With his team being sponsored by EFG they are involved in the 40-goal [...]
Iglehart Cup
The Iglehart Cup is played in honor of Stewart and Phillip Iglehart of one of polo’s leading families during the 1990’s. Stewart played on the USA team in 1939 and won the prestigious Westchester Cup against England. This match was played on American soil for the first time since that victory on February 21st [...]
US Open Polo Championship™
The US Open Polo Championship™ is considered one of the three most important tournaments in the world. Established in 1904, the 2009 US Open Polo Championship™ was played again this year at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, making it a six time host. Seven teams entered the tournament and the field promised to be [...]
2008 U.S Open Polo Championship Video Pt. 1
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