Next Weekend: Gay Polo League Joins the Victory Cup Fall Classic |
| Next weekend, the Gay Polo League (GPL) will make the journey to Governors Island, just 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, to compete Saturday, Sept. 23 in the signature BMW Victory Cup Fall Classic Polo Match.
The GPL team, comprised of Chip McKenney, Phil Tremo, Severance MacLaughlin and Brandon Van Loon, will battle a number of other high-caliber teams in hopes of claiming the victory during one of the most exciting and festive social events of the year below the iconic Manhattan skyline.
Chip McKenney
Chip is the CEO/CFO of Phelps Media Group International, the leading sports media agency with a primary focus on national and international equestrian sports. Prior to joining Phelps Media, Chip worked in the entertainment and sports branding space for television in Los Angeles. He is a lifelong horseman. He has been playing polo for ten years and currently has a USPA rating of 0. Prior to playing polo, Chip enjoyed a successful career competing as an amateur in showjumping on the A circuit. Chip is the Founder & President of the Gay Polo League – the only LGBTQ polo league in the world.
Brandon Van Loon
A native of Ithaca, New York, Branden represented Cornell on the polo field for middle school, high school, and college where he obtained a bachelors degree in public policy. After graduating, he has had the opportunity to work in many facets of the polo industry, from club management, to green horse training, playing professionally, as well as becoming a Certified Polo Instructor with the USPA. His status as a member of the Team USPA program has allowed him to work with several of polo’s greats, including Julio Arellano, Owen Rinehart, and Adam Snow.
Phil Tremo
Phil has been playing polo for six years in both Florida and Washington, and recently played on a trip to Argentina – the polo mecca of the world. In addition to polo, he enjoys foxhunting. He and his partner, Anthony, enjoy classic cars and drive them on tours across the US.
Severence MacLaughlin
Severence “Sev” MacLaughlin has played polo on and off for about twenty years and has had the opportunity to play all over the world. He began at the Cornell University Men’s Polo team as a varsity player and currently serves as the Chairman of the Cornell University Polo Alumni Board. Severence is the Master Data Scientist and AVP for Healthcare & Life Sciences for Cognizant Technology Services.
Food Partners
On the food side, The Victory Cup has partnered with Alidoro NYC, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Butter Lane, Melt Bakery, Bittersweet, The Twisted Oak, Chef Samir Truck, Cupping Room Cafe, Victory Club, Marlow Bistro, San Matteo Pizzeria, Blujeen, Yankee Doodle Dandy’s Food Truck, Dilly n’ Dab Food Truck and Meatoss Food Truck!
Alcohol Partners
Alcohol partners and sponsors include Clifton Cider, Hartford Flavor, Remy Cointreau, Malfy Gin, Anchor Distilling, Gancia Sparkling Wine, Heineken, Manhattan Brewing Company, LIQ’s Cocktail Shot, Zubrowka Vodka, Fishers Island Lemonade and Russian Standard Vodka.
BMW Title Sponsor
Autumn and Polo in New York, does it get any better? It just did! BMW has announced their exciting new partnership with “America’s Polo Match” as the Official Automotive Title Sponsor of the Sept 23 Victory Cup Fall Classic in NYC.
Founder’s Lounge
Do it right! Limited to 100 guests, The Victory Cup Founder’s Lounge upper level area includes private bars, a Meet the Players lunch reception, massage area, open bar and a Bourbon tasting experience by Blade and Bow.
Vineyard Vines
The Victory Cup is very excited to welcome Vineyard Vines as a 2017 national sponsor! Vineyard Vines features preppy men’s clothing, women’s clothing, signature men’s silk ties, kids clothes, designer sport shirts, women’s and men’s polos and knits.
Sanctuary Hotel
Stay with our hotel partner Sanctuary Hotel. They bring an authentic Manhattan lifestyle boutique hotel experience and European inspired hospitality to New York City. Victory Cup attendees will receive 25% off with discount code: POLO |
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