The 2018 East Coast Open champions, proudly hoisting the Perry Trophy. Audi team from left to right: Toro Ruiz, Chris Brant, Mariano Aguerre, Joaquin Panelo. Photo: Marcelo Bianchi.
Greenwich, CT (September 21, 2018) The summer season has officially come to an exciting end with a victory by Audi, winners of the 2018 East Coast Open. The thrilling match Audi vs.Iconica had a final 11-9 score, and secured the trophy once again for Audi. The tournament Most Valuable Player went to Joaquin Panelo for his ever confident and high quality play throughout the tournament, especially in the final thrusting his team to victory. Special congratulations to Huntsman, the team played their first season at Greenwich and won the 2018 Shreve, Crump & Low, Monty Waterbury and Silver Cup! We look forward to what next season will bring...Our 2018 season was spectacular thanks to our amazing teams, fans, partners, sponsors, and enthusiastic followers from all over the world. Record numbers of fans each Sunday came to support the teams, making Greenwich a very special place for our players. Greenwich Polo Club would like to extend the greatest thank you to our fans for your continued support of the beautiful sport of polo. Check out some of the highlights below and what to look out for in 2019.
The 2018 East Coast Open's Best Playing Pony "Penelope", owned and played by MVP Joaquin Panelo. Award presented by Peter B. Orthwein.
We look forward to hosting everyone next season! Get your tickets early -all events but one sold out early in 2018. Tickets go on sale April 1st.
The Greenwich Land Trust’s Go Wild! family field day at the Greenwich Polo is this Sunday 9/23. With hot air balloons, food trucks, rock climbing wall, petting zoo, and much more. Tickets HERE
We are now evaluating partners and sponsors inquiries for the 2019 season, each category is exclusive so don't wait!
Do you want to relive the action from this year's tournament? Check out the USPA Polo Netork for on-demad replays of all East Coast Open matches on uspolo.org.
Thank you to our 2018 season partners!
About Greenwich Polo Club
Established in 1981 by Peter Brant, Greenwich Polo Club is the venue for high-goal polo during the summer season in the U.S. Nestled in the beautiful backcountry of Greenwich, CT and internationally recognized for its rosters of legendary teams and players, Greenwich Polo Club hosts public USPA high-goal polo matches on Sundays throughout the summer. For more information, images, player information and team stats about Greenwich Polo Club, please visit greenwichpoloclub.com, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook and Instagram. #GreenwichPolo is the official hashtag for the season.
