The Zacara team celebrating their 2012 win of the USPA 26 goal Nespresso US Open Polo Championships played at IPCPB in Wellington, FL

Updated  April 30th, 2012

• April 22, 2012 Sunday at 4pm on the Piaget field (Main Stadium) the 2011 defending champions, La Lechuza Caracas played against Zacara in the 108th USPA 26 goal Nespresso US Open Polo Championships and were defeated by 2 points. Spectators who arrived early enjoyed the rare sight of helicopters drying the polo fields to enable the game to be played, all thanks to Victor Vargas. An attempt at skydivers landing on the field was fouled by high winds as brewing storms continued to threaten the day's event, but Miss America joined the opening ceremonies for the official coin toss which was awarded to Victor Vargas. A closely matched game, both teams were either leading, tied, or behind by one point throughout the game but a very determined Zacara pulled ahead in time to win the 2012 Nespresso US Open Polo Championships 10-8. Mike Azarro for Zacara was named MVP and the mare owned by Lyndon Lea & played by Facundo Pieres was awarded BPP. Visit the 2012 US Open page for results & photo galleries. 

• April 18, 2012 In the 108th US Open semifinals played Thursday April 18, 2012, Lechuza Caracas defeated Valiente I in O/T, winning goal by Obregon; Zacara defeated ERG 14-13. All 4 teams had both the skill and the determination needed but in the end it boiled down to time as the deciding factor for the 2 winning teams that advance to the final being played Sunday April 22, 2012. However, 4 very determined teams played in the most exciting games of the year, as they looked to claim their spot in the US Open Championships final!
  

World Polo Rankings April 2012  1.Cambiaso, Adolfo 870 2. Pieres, Facundo 809 3. Nero, Juan Martin 800 4. Mac Donough, Pablo 772 5. Pieres Jr., Gonzalo 709 6. Stirling Jr., David 'Pelon' 685 7. Ulloa, Hilario 505 8. Novillo Astrada, Miguel 491 9. Pieres, Nicolas 458 10. Novillo Astrada Jr., Eduardo 431 10. Laprida, Jr., Cristian (Magoo) 431  The complete list can be found at www.WorldPoloTour.com

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• April 22, 2012 Sunday at 4pm on the Piaget field (Main Stadium) the 2011 defending champions, La Lechuza Caracas played against Zacara in the 108th USPA 26 goal Nespresso US Open Polo Championships and were defeated by 2 points. Spectators who arrived early enjoyed the rare sight of helicopters drying the polo fields to enable the game to be played, all thanks to Victor Vargas. An attempt at skydivers landing on the field was fouled by high winds as brewing storms continued to threaten the day's event, but Miss America joined the opening ceremonies for the official coin toss which was awarded to Victor Vargas. A closely matched game, both teams were either leading, tied, or behind by one point throughout the game but a very determined Zacara pulled ahead in time to win the 2012 Nespresso US Open Polo Championships 10-8. Mike Azarro for Zacara was named MVP and the mare owned by Lyndon Lea & played by Facundo Pieres was awarded BPP.

The Zacara team celebrating their 2012 win of the USPA 26 goal Nespresso US Open Polo Championships played at IPCPB in Wellington, FL

• March 25, 2012: Valiente II (son) defeats Valiente I (father), in the 26 goal Piaget Gold Cup final 11-9. David Stirling was awarded MVP & his Chilean TB mare 'Capilla' was awarded Best Playing Pony. Piaget Black was the winner of the Butler Handicap Subsidiary final earlier in the day, defeating Las Monjitas 14-10. Nic Roldan scoring 8 goals, earned him the MVP. Visit the 2012 26 goal Piaget Gold Cup page for all Photo coverage.

(Center Photo L-R) Adolfo Cambiaso, David 'Pelon' Stirling (MVP), Robert Jornayvaz, & Alejo Taranco; (Top Left Photo) BPP - 'Capilla';
(Top Right Photo) An exciting moment as David Stirling (MVP) takes the ball to goal for Valiente II.

• March 4, 2012: Valiente I defeated Valiente II (Father & Son Teams) 10-8 in the 26 goal Royal Salute C.V. Whitney Cup Final played on the Piaget Field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The 13th Duke of Argyll (Ambassador to Royal Salute) officiated the coin toss during the opening ceremonies & handed out the trophies to both finalists at the award ceremonies. Polito Pieres (Valiente I) was awarded MVP & the Best Playing Pony was awarded to 'Mia' owned by Adolfo Cambiaso. Visit the 2012 CV Whitney page to read more details & to see results, photo galleries, the team details & the Complete Game schedule.

March 4, 2012 Valiente I defeated Valiente II in the 2012 26 goal Royal Salute C.V. Whitney Cup Final 10-8; MVP awarded to Polito Pieres.

• March 4, 2012: Valiente/Tonkawa defeated Circa in the 20 goal Iglehart Cup final 13-11. The 20 goal Iglehart schedule & results can be viewed on the 2012 Iglehart Cup page.

• February 26, 2012: Piaget defeated Audi in the 2012 USPA 20 goal Ylvisaker Final - 3pm at IPCPB. Earlier, MetalTek defeated Equuleus in the 20 goal George Haas Subsidiary played at Noon on field 2. Visit the 2012 Ylvisaker Page for complete details, recent game results, & photo galleries of covered games.

February 26, 2012 Piaget defeated Audi in a very well-matched game of the USPA 20 goal Ylvisaker Cup final played at IPCPB. Shown above: Miguel Astrada of Piaget keeps the ball in scoring position with Jason Crowder (MVP) ready to back him up. Marc Ganzi & Lucas Lalor of Audi for the defense.

"Ruby" - Best playing Pony of the 20 goal 2012 Ylvisaker Cup Final owned by Jason Crowder

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• January 29, 2012 Sunday in the USPA 20 goal Joe Barry Memorial Cup Final Coca-Cola defeated Lucchese 11-10; MVP Santi Torres (Lucchese). In the 20 goal Bobby Barry Final (Subsidiary) Orchard Hill defeated Audi 11-9; MVP Lucas Criado (Orchard Hill). Be sure to check the 2012 Joe Barry Page for all photos.

Coca-Cola defeated Lucchese 11-10 winning the 2012 USPA 20 goal Joe Barry Memorial Cup at IPCPB January 29, 2012.

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• January 8, 2012, Coca Cola (Bendabout) defeated Villa Del Lago in the 20 goal Herbie Pennell Cup 11-7 officially starting the 2012 High Goal Polo season at IPCPB in Wellington, FL. A great crowd came out & enjoyed both polo and a beautiful South Florida Day. View the Herbie Pennell Page for photos.

January 8, 2012 Coca Cola defeated Villa Del Lago 11-7 in the 20 goal Herbie Pennell Cup - officially starting the 2012 high goal polo season played at IPCPB in Wellington, FL through April 22, 2012. (L-R) Mason Wroe (MVP), Julio Arellano, Sugar Erskine, & Gillian Johnston.

• January 4, 2012 Check out the photo highlights from the IPCPB 2012 Polo Press Meeting.

(L-R) Nic Roldan

• December 22, 2011 The IPCPB High Goal Polo season started January 8, 2012 with the Herbie Pennell Cup at 3pm at the Main Stadium. 16 Teams have entered the 20 goal tournaments of the Joe Barry Memorial Cup, the Ylvisaker Cup, and the Iglehart Cup promising an exciting season of polo action here in Wellington, FL. Pages with Teams & Schedules have been added so be sure to check the links here!
  

La Dolfina Dubai defeats Ellerstina Etiqueta Negra 16-10 in the Final of the 118th Argentine Open played December 9, 2011 at Palermo in
Buenos Aires, Argentina. Featured above (L-R) Juan Martin Nero, Pablo MacDonough, David 'Pelon' Stirling, & Adolfo Cambiaso (MVP)
Photo Courtesy Oscar Fridman Photography - View the Argentine Open page for more of Oscar's photos.

• December 9, 2011 La Dolfina Dubai wins the 118th Argentine Open defeating Ellerstina Etiqueta Negra 16-10 in a very exciting final with excellent plays from both teams on the fields of Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This ends the Triple Crown high goal polo tournaments in Argentina. View the Argentine Open 2011 page for teams, photos, game schedules & results.

La Dolfina Dubai defeats Pilara Piaget in the 2nd round of games in the 118th Argentine Open played November 26, 2011 at Palermo - Buenos Aires. Photo Courtesy Oscar Fridman Photography - View the Argentine Open page for more of Oscar's photos.

November 5, 2011 La Dolfina Dubai wins the 118th Hurlingham Open in Buenos Aires, Argentina defeating Ellerstina Etiqueta Negra 19-18       Photo by Oscar Fridman Photography