White Birch Overpowers Valiente 11-7
U.S. Open Polo Championship First Round
White Birch rolled over defending champion Valiente, signaling the end of the first round of play in the U.S. Open Polo Championship at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. They took control of the game early and were leading 6-4 at halftime. Unstoppable White Birch denied Valiente the win, in part due to Hilario Ulloa’s powerful scoring, which totaled nine goals and earned him the Most Valuable Player title. Best Playing Pony honors went to Melody, played by Mariano Aguerre and owned by Los Machitos. Valiente’s roster in this year’s U.S. Open was a factor in their loss. Two of their 2015 pillars, Adolfo Cambiaso and Alejo Taranco, are playing for Dubai in their first year of high-goal polo competition at the International Polo Club.
Fashion and Glamour Never Disappoint at Sunday Polo
Style icons jockeyed with equestrian aficionados at the first round of the U.S. Open Polo Championship match at the International Polo Club. Ladies and gents sported fashionable ensembles and trendsetting accessories that included stylish sunnies, couture brimmed hats, head-turning kicks, and matching clutches.
U.S. Open Polo Championship Schedule and Ticketing
The U.S. Open continues with the featured matches being played on April 10, April 17, and the season-ending final match on Sunday, April 24. The U.S. Open Polo Championship is the most prestigious polo tournament played in North America, attracting the top players and teams in the world. The International Polo Club will be sold out for these matches, and tickets should be purchased early for stadium seating or to enjoy the hospitality venues, including field-side seating at the Coco Polo Lounge, the Veuve Clicquot Lounge, and the Lilly Pulitzer Patio. For ticket purchasing and information for Sunday matches, please visit InternationalPoloClub.com.