Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has been named title sponsor of the Pacific Coast Open

The most prestigious polo tournament in the Western United States will be named Gulfstream Pacific Coast Open and will be played August 12 – August 30, 2015.

John Muse, President of SBPRC, said “We are experiencing great growth of Santa Barbara Polo in 2015 and Gulfstream is a terrific sponsor for our biggest tournament, the Pacific Coast Open.”

“We have seen the power of Santa Barbara Polo over the last decade,” said Brent Monroe, Vice President, North American Sales – West Division. “Gulfstream will enjoy having this important relationship.”

SBPRC corporate sponsorship program is handled by Idea Works, Inc. in Dallas. 

“Gulfstream Aerospace represents the world’s ultimate company in private aviation” said Charles Ward, Idea Works President, “and we strive to bring together the ‘best of the best’ in every business category for our Santa Barbara polo teams and fans to enjoy.”

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,200 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G150TM, the Gulfstream G280TM, the Gulfstream G450TM, the Gulfstream G550TM, the Gulfstream G500TM, the Gulfstream G600TM, the Gulfstream G650TM and the Gulfstream G650ERTM. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft SalesTM. The company employs more than 15,000 people at 12 major locations. We invite you to visit our website for more information and photos at  www.gulfstreamnews.com.

Standing at nearly five feet tall and 106 years old, the Pacific Coast Open Trophy is considered the “finest polo trophy for which horsemen of any land have ever competed.”  When a British polo team won the Pacific Coast Open in 1910, the trophy was taken overseas to England, until it made its way back to the US the following year. Every year, the winning team of the tournament is placed on a silver medallion at the handcrafted wooden base of the trophy.  With silver, semiprecious stones, and 18 karat gold decorating this masterpiece, it’s no wonder people travel from all around the world to compete in the Gulfstream Pacific Coast Open.

Founded in 1911, the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is the premiere equestrian Polo club in the Western United States. The club, located between the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, consists of three full size outdoor polo fields, one arena, extensive horse boarding and exercise facilities, as well as stabling for 350 horses.

In addition to polo, SBPRC has eight championship hard true tennis courts, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center and beautifully remodeled locker rooms. 

For more information about the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, please visitwww.sbpolo.com.