Top 35 Best High-End Polo Clubs, Events & Equipment

"Playing polo is like trying to play golf during an earthquake." - Sylvester Stallone.

POLO is a team sport played on horseback in which the objective is to score goals against an opposing team. Players score by driving a small white plastic or wooden ball into the opposing team's goal using a long-handled mallet. The traditional sport of polo is played at speed on a large grass field up to 300 yards (274 meters) long by 160 yards (146 meters) wide, and each polo team consists of four riders and their mounts. Field polo is played with a solid plastic sphere (ball) which has replaced the wooden version of the ball in much of the sport. In arena polo, only three players are required per team and the game usually involves more maneuvering and shorter plays at lower speeds due to space limitations of the arena. Arena polo is played with a small air-filled ball, similar to a small soccer ball. The modern game lasts roughly two hours and is divided into periods called chukkas (occasionally rendered as "chukkers"). Polo is played professionally in 16 countries. It was formerly, but is not currently, an Olympic sport.

Polo News, Reviews & Resources

• A-Z OF POLO - "Appealing. Claims by players for a foul generally expressed by the raising of mallets above the head or by a helicoptering motion."
• A gentleman's guide to polo - "As Britain's annual royal charity match approaches, pro polo player Charlie Wood gives his tips on how to blend in with the polo elite: what to wear, what Spanish swearwords to use, and how to impress your date." GQ.
• Christie Brinkley, Candace Bushnell & Laurie Anderson Party in the Hamptons - "Over the weekend, Polo Hamptons drew hundreds of people for a match and cocktail party, and the LongHouse Reserve hosted a benefit."
• Federation of International Polo (FIP) - "The international federation representing the sport of polo, officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee. It was founded in 1982 by representatives of eleven national polo associations, and it currently represents the national polo associations of more than 80 countries. FIP's principal aim is to enhance the image and status of the game of polo internationally."
• How easy is it to become a polo master? - The Telegraph.
• List of polo players - Wikipedia.
• POLO - Wikipedia.
• POLO LINE - "The best media outlet, covering the best polo around the world everyday. A digital provider, pololine.com is a world leader in polo news, information and services, offering live updates as well as live streaming of games."
• Prince Harry is getting back on the road - "The Duke of Sussex will be competing in his Sentebale charity’s annual polo match there next weekend. Harry co-founded the organization with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006 with the goal of helping children in southern Africa affected by extreme poverty, inequality and the HIV+AIDS epidemic. Since 2010, its polo fundraiser has raised more than £11 million ($14 million), according to the charity."
• Ranelagh Club - (1878-1939). Was a world-renowned polo club located at Barn Elms in South West London, England. It was founded in 1878[1] as a split-off from the Hurlingham Club and by 1894 was the largest polo club in the world. The club had approximately 3000 members in 1913, including many prominent military figures and members of different royal families.
• SEGWAY POLO - Wikipedia.
• WORLD ELEPHANT POLO ASSOCIATION - "A very warm welcome to the WEPA web site. Ele Polo is a sport which has always punched above its weight and a sport that is fondly known as the biggest sport in the world. So if you are looking for adventure or just curiosity you will not be disappointed."

Polo Clubs

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• BRISBANE POLO & EQUESTRIAN CLUB - "A sophisticated vibrant and prestigious club with polo and equestrian activities at its core, catering to the needs of Brisbane’s riding community, setting market benchmarks in quality while retaining a relaxed family-inclusive atmosphere and being the preferred choice of its members for lifestyle activities."
• GUARDS POLO CLUB - English polo club in Windsor, Berkshire. It was most closely associated with the British Royal Family. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was President of the club from its formation on 25 January 1955 until his death in April 2021. Queen Elizabeth II is its patron.
• Hurlingham Club - established 1888. Famous golf and polo club in Hurlingham, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
• International Polo Club Palm Beach - since 2002. Located in Wellington, Florida, is one of the largest polo clubs in the world. The club includes several natural grass polo fields, two of which are part of stadiums. 3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington, FL 33414, U.S.A.
• Palm Beach Polo & Country Club - since 1978. With it's rare environment of magnificent homes, world-class sports, fabulous amenities and a coveted location, Palm Beach Polo and Country Club has it all. 11199 Polo Club Road, Wellington, Florida, U.S.A.
• POLO CLUB SAINT-TROPEZ - since 1999. "Polo's ultimate playground." Polo Resort & Country Club. A prestigious setting & unique in europe. Take full advantage of a selection of privileges. The club has four polo fields, a helipad, Argentinian restaurant, gymnasium with qualified coach, 30m heated outdoor pool open all year round, tennis and padel court, sauna, hammam, cryotherapy room, and several spa rooms. The club includes four natural grass polo fields for high-goal competition. 1999 Route du Bourrian, 83580 Gassin, France.
• POLO DE PARIS - since 1892. Un club sportif privé parisien situé route des Moulins dans le bois de Boulogne, Paris, France.
• Real Club de Polo de Barcelona - founded in 1897. Av. Dr. Marañón, 19-31, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
• Royal Country of Berkshire Polo Club - established in 1985, by music mogul Bryan Morrison, the club’s founding member and patron was H.R.H. The Prince of Wales with both the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry as players. Located near Windsor, Berkshire and home to the Prince of Wales tournament - one of the most coveted high goal trophies in Polo.
• Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - founded in 1911. "Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is the premier destination for summer polo. Players and Patrons from all across the globe call Santa Barbara their home for the summer, bringing world class polo to the Southern California coast. Spectators gather for matches on Friday and Sunday afternoons from mid-April to October. Polo matches are open to the public with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating. All are welcome to join for an exciting afternoon of heart pumping action. Please visit the Spectator Information page for more information."
• ST. MORITZ POLO CLUB - founded in 1959.

Polo Equipment

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• Casablanca - "Clothing & Polo Equipment." We aspire to be your first and only choice when you are seeking polo goods and apparel, to reach this goal we are committed to achieving excellence in ...
• LA MARTINA - since 1985. "We created the La Martina brand over four decades ago in Buenos Aires; it was built on our family values and those of the world of polo."
• Polo Gear - "Polo Equipment and Clothing Outfitters Since 1993." Since 1993, PoloGear has striven to provide the finest technical and apparel products for polo. Our approach to our business and to the game comes from the perspective and love of the player. Polo is very personal to PoloGear - we share a passion for the game, the horses, and the sport that binds players around the globe to this exciting, challenging, and sometimes irrational sport. In each of our products you will find this dedication to the game.
• Polo Top - "Attention, Personalization and Quality." We also make perzonalized t-shirts with numbers and desings unique to you team.
• RJ Polo - "Polo Equipment & Accessories - Polo Clothing." RJ Polo stocks a comprehensive range of Polo player equipment. We sell boots, knee and elbow pads to suit all levels of player, from beginner to professional.
• Tally Ho Farm - since 1992. "Europe's Largest Supplier of POLO EQUIPMENT." We provide high quality polo equipment for horse and player - both for patrons and professionals.

Polo Events

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• 8 of the Best Polo Tournaments in the World - "There are many people out there who do not feel that Polo is a very popular sport, and these people are often shocked to hear that it is a sport that is played in nearly 100 countries around the world. I am a huge polo fan and I have traveled to many places all over the world to watch some of the biggest polo events."
• Argentine Polo Open Championship | Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo - since 1893. The most important international polo championship at club level, that has taken place every year since 1893 at the Catedral del Polo in Palermo barrio in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• BRIDGEHAMPTON POLO TOURNAMENTS - "Spend a breathtaking afternoon enjoying polo in the Hamptons! Bridgehampton, New York."
• Cartier Queen's Cup - 22-goal polo tournament at the Guards Polo Club in England. Named after Queen Elizabeth II, it is held annually in May–June. According to Country Life, it is the "jewel in the polo calendar" and it "encapsulates the best of the British season." The tournament was first established in 1960. Queen Elizabeth II, the namesake of the tournament, gave out the first silver cup in 1960. She has repeatedly attended the finals and regularly gives out the silver cup.
• ST. MORITZ SNOW POLO WORLD CUP - "The World's Only High Goal Tournament On Snow - Established 1985." January 27–28–29, 2023 on the frozen lake of St. Moritz.
• U.S. Open Polo Championship - annual polo championship in the United States. It is organized by the United States Polo Association (USPA). It was first played on September 20, 1904 at Van Cortlandt Park in The Bronx in New York City. At the first game the Wanderers defeated the Meadowbrook Freebooters.
• World Polo Tour - Schedule 2022.