2010 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge

Once again, Bridgehampton Polo Club will host the coveted Mercedes-Benz 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

A 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.

Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge Update

2010 Tournament Season

• Saturday July 24th 4pm The season opens Saturday, July 24th and will continue for six consecutive Saturdays, ending August 28th. • 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.

Returning will be some of the East End’s most high-profile and influential audience of VIPs, celebrities and media. This year’s sponsors include Swagg (Qualcomm), Ralph Lauren, Vita Coco, Crumbs Cupcakes and Bakery, Financial Times, Susan Foster Jewelry, Borghese Cosmetics, Hamptons Magazine and Pop Chips.

Travel Directions

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

2010 Team Rosters

Champions Black Watch captured the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge Cup 2006 (Del Rio, Facundo Pieres, Nacho Figueras, Neil Hirsch)

Black Watch
	Neil Hirsch	0
	Nacho Figueras	6
	TBA
	TBA
		20

Equuleus
	Joe DiMenna	0
	TBA
	TBA
	TBA
		20

White Birch
	Peter Brant	2
	Mariano Aguerre	10
	TBA
	TBA
		20