The 122nd Argentine Open confirmed to start on 21 November
The Argentine Polo Association has released the official Spring 2015 fixtures, which include the major tournaments that make up the Triple Crown. The Tortugas, Hurlingham and Palermo Open dates are now available as well as dates for the San Jorge Military Riding Club and the Jockey Club of Buenos Aires.
San Jorge Military Riding Club – San Jorge Military Riding Club Open: 1 – 12 September (The Finals will be held at Palermo)
Jockey Club – Jockey Club Open: 15 – 27 September
Tortugas Country Club – Tortugas Open: September 29 – 18 October
Hurlingham Club – 122nd Hurlingham Open: October 20 – 8 November
Palermo – 122nd Argentine Open: November 21 – 12 December
In addition to these dates the AAP have also issued all remaining spring fixtures for Argentine Clubs. Click here to view the complete fixtures list.
The Argentine Polo Association and Scholas Ocurrentes will also be holding an exhibition and charity event on Saturday 14 November at Palermo. Scholas Ocurrentes is an educational organisation driven by the initiative of Pope Francis, which is aimed to link technology, art and sport in order to promote social integration and culture awareness. The day will include two 40 goal teams going head to head. The match will be to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the first 80 goal game. The last recorded date in the history of Argentine polo that such a line-up of handicaps was achieved was 1 November 1975.
Photograph: The 121st Argentine open was won by La Dolfina Hope Funds. By © www.imagesofpolo.com
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