ERG Challenges Lucchese Tomorrow in the 2014 USPA Lucchese Silver Cup

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ERG Challenges Lucchese Tomorrow in the 2014 USPA Lucchese Silver Cup

Santa Barbara sets the scene for Pacific Coast’s second National 20-goal event


From the USPA Communications Team



The Houston-based Energy Reserves Group (ERG) polo team is set to take on Lucchese in tomorrow’s final of the 2014 USPA Lucchese Silver Cup at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria, Calif. The final is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. PST. On Friday, ERG defeated FMB 11-7 to secure their spot and set the stage for a dramatic final on Sunday against Lucchese, the team they edged a week ago, 13-12.


ERG – 20 Goals

Scott Wood A

Remy Muller 2 

Agustin “Tincho” Merlos 9 

Sebastian Merlos 9


Lucchese – 20 Goals

John Muse A              

Jeff Hall 7

Sapo Caset 9

Tommy Collingwood 4

 


The USPA Silver Cup has been played since 1974, and showcases some of the best players and horses in the world. The historic tournament has called the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club home for over 20 years. This national USPA tournament is the third leg of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club’s high-goal season, which concludes with the USPA Bombardier Pacific Coast Open, August 14-31, 2014. 

“The USPA Lucchese Silver Cup, hosted by the beautiful Santa Barbara Polo Club, is one of the USPA’s most prestigious and exciting eventsLive,” said Peter Rizzo, CEO of the U.S. Polo Association.

Established in 1911, the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is the third oldest polo facility in the United States and is world renowned for its four lush polo fields and international outdoor competition. In addition to the playing fields and historic Polo Clubhouse, SBP&RC also offers Stabling, Stick & Ball, Polo School, as well as a beautiful Tennis Clubhouse and facility including eight pristine championship hard court tennis courts, swimming and fitness centers. 

For high-goal team rosters, updates and news for Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, visit sbpolo.com or Like them on Facebook.