Bridgehampton Polo Club

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Bridgehampton Polo Club is a polo club in Bridgehampton, New York founded in the 1990s. [1] It is most widely known as the host club for the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at Two Trees Farm, [2] generally held in July of each year.

The Club is open for six consecutive Saturdays each year between July and August for public viewing. [3]

The Club colours are navy and white. [4]

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References

  1. New York Magazine
  2. Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge Archived August 19, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. City Guide Long Island [ permanent dead link ]
  4. U.S. Polo Association Archived September 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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