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Greenwich Polo East Coast Silver Cup Opener

Players charge upfield at Sunday’s Greenwich Polo Match

On Sunday, June 26, the second of three East Coast Cup series matches was played before a large crowd on a beautiful sunny day at the polo grounds located at Conyers Farm in north Greenwich. The first, the bronze cup series was won by the new powerhouse team La Fe, led by owner Louis Devaleix.

White Birch, the home team founded by Greenwich Polo Club owner Peter Brant was defeated in the end by another newcomer, Level Select CBD by the score of 13-11 in a very close match.  Level Select CBD's Ezquil Martinez Ferrario led his team's scoring with 6 goals and White Birch player Pablo Llorente led all scorers with 7 goals.

Greenwich Polo tickets start at $50. per car for open lawn seating with premium options available. Gates open at 1:00 PM. Guests picnic on the grounds bringing their favorite foods and beverages and several gourmet food trucks offer a great menu with craft cocktails offered at the Pony Bar. Leashed dogs are welcome.

After the match Dj's start the dancing and delicious Argentinian barbecue is available.

The next match open to the public takes place on July 10th. Schedule and tickets can be found at greenwichpoloclub.com.

The Greenwich Polo Club is recognized as one of the elite high-goal polo venues in the Northeast. Internationally recognized for its rosters of legendary teams and players.

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