Learn the equestrian sport of polo

2011 Bridgehampton Polo Challenge

Polo ArtworksOnce again, Bridgehampton Polo Club will host the coveted Polo Challenge. This summer’s matches promise to be among the most exciting in the sport of polo. Some of the world's greatest equestrian athletes will compete for one of the sport's most treasured prizes.

An Overview of the Sport

Nacho Figueras on the field at the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at Bridgehampton Polo ClubA polo match lasts about 2 hours and is divided into 6 timed periods called chukkers. The object of the game is to hit the ball down the field and through the goal posts to score. During half time, spectators go onto the field in a social tradition called divot stomping.

2011 Tournament Season

sportPOLO.com Web Slice • Saturdays July 23rd to August 27th @4pm
Nacho Figueras' Black Watch competes against Peter Brant's White Birch for glory in the Hamptons!
Matches take place from 4PM to 6PM.
General admission tickets ($20 per car) are available on the day of the polo match.
The VIP tent will host an invitation-only cocktail reception for exclusive guests each Saturday afternoon during the tournament.
sportPOLO.com Best Playing Pony Award and Trophies for the Mecedes-Benz Polo Challenge at Bridgehampton Polo Club

Returning will be some of the East End’s most high-profile and influential audience of VIPs, celebrities and media.

Travel Directions

The Bridgehampton Polo Club hosts the Polo Challenge at 849 Hayground Road, Bridgehampton, NY 11976
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Bridgehampton Polo Club, 849 Hayground Road, Bridgehampton, NY 11976

2011 Teams

White Birch
Peter Brant Peter Brant
Mariano Aguerre