2009 Miami Beach Polo World Cup

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The 2009 Miami Beach Polo World Cup was played in Miami Beach, Florida, as a World Polo Tour Cup event, from May 1 to May 3, 2009.

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Participating teams

Team Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
Audi Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Bollini Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Phillips Flag of the United States.svg Melissa Ganzi
Black Watch/Nespresso Flag of the United States.svg Michael Liss Flag of Argentina.svg Ignacio Figueras Flag of the United States.svg Kris Kampsen
The Setai Flag of the United States.svg Marc Ganzi Flag of the United States.svg Joey Casey Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Muldoon
Bombay Sapphire Flag of the United States.svg Lance Vetter Flag of the United States.svg John Gobin Flag of Costa Rica.svg Luis Escobar
Comcast/China Grill Management Flag of the United States.svg Doug Barnes Flag of the United States.svg Dominic State Flag of the United States.svg Vincent Mesker
The Villages Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos Gracida Flag of the United States.svg Jim Parr Flag of the United States.svg Stuart Campbell

Results

Day 1

Miami Beach Polo World Cup V Scores, May 1, 2009 Day 1 of 3

Game 1: Black Watch/Nespresso 13; Comcast/China Grill Management 4

Game 2: Bombay Sapphire 6; Audi 4

Game 3: The Villages 10; The Setai 9

Day 2

Miami Beach Polo World Cup V Scores, May 2, 2009 Day 2 of 3

Game 4: Black Watch/Nespresso 11; The Setai 6

Game 5: Bombay Sapphire 11; Comcast/China Grill Management 3

Game 6: Audi 8; The Villages 6

Day 3

Miami Beach Polo World Cup V Scores, May 3, 2009 Day 3 of 3

Game 7: The Villages 8; Comcast/China Grill Management 3

Game 8: Audi 6; The Setai 4

Game 9: Bombay Sapphire 6; Black Watch/Nespresso 5

Most Valuable Player: John Gobin

Best Playing Pony: Reina, 12-year-old Chestnut mare owned by John and Kathleen Gobin, played by John Gobin.

Champions: Bombay Sapphire.

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