ANNOUNCING BRIDGEHAMPTON POLO 2014 – NACHO FIGUERAS RETURNS TO 18TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
JULY 19th OPENING DAY HOSTED BY TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE 
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY, July 3, 2014 – Bridgehampton Polo Club (849 Hayground Road) is pleased to announce Opening Day on July 19, 2014, hosted by Town & Country Magazine, with sponsors including Lancôme Paris, Jet Edge, Escada, Joie, Casablanca Polo and Sunbrella. Polo icon Nacho Figueras will be back in the saddle playing the first match for Bash Kazi’s KIG team against Peter Brant’s White Birch team.
“Opening day will kick off our 18th season of high-goal polo played by the world’s top-ranked players,” said Brant, founder of Bridgehampton Polo Club. “Nacho Figueras will be back again playing this season and he has always been a wonderful ambassador for the sport of polo and Bridgehampton Polo Club in particular.”
“I’m thrilled to be playing at Bridgehampton again this summer,” said Figueras. “There’s nothing like playing polo in the Hamptons – where the top players, charities and top brands come together under the tent. I’m looking forward to a competitive season ahead.”
The Bridgehampton Polo season will take place on six consecutive Saturdays, spanning from July 19through August 23,2014, at the breathtaking Two Trees Farm. In addition to the KIG and White Birch teams, Joe DiMenna’s Equuleus and Alessandro Bazzoni’s CT Energia will be playing this season with top international players such as Nick Roldan, Magoo Laprida, as well as Mariano Aguerre and Hilario Ulloa who both were on the winning team of the recent U.S. Open.
While the fast-paced sport is the primary focus at Bridgehampton Polo Club, the quintessential VIP experience will now be available all season long. On Opening Day, Town & CountryPublisher Jennifer Levene Bruno, will host the beautifully outfitted T&C VIP tent, under which guests will enjoy an unprecedented polo experience while mixing and mingling with some of the world’s top luxury brands. Invited guests will also enjoy a delectable reception, featuring passed hors d’oeuvres, French desserts and exclusive wines from the Spire Collection.
In addition to the VIP tent that will be hosting companies and charitable organizations all six Saturdays, a limited number of private, field-side 10 x 10 tailgate tents will also be available for purchase throughout the Season. The tailgates offer an unparalleled view of the field and create an elegant afternoon for hosting guests or corporate outings.
All matches are open to the public and gates open at 2:30 with matches beginning at 4 p.m. In addition to the VIP experience, general admission entry is available for a $40 charitable donation per car to the Child Care and Recreational Association. For more information, please visit www.BridgehamptonPoloLLC.com.
About Bridgehampton Polo Club LLC
Bridgehampton Polo Club LLC is located at Two Trees Farm at 849 Hayground Road in Bridgehampton New York. The 2014 18th Anniversary Season will commence on July 19, for six consecutive Saturdays. For up-to-date polo information, please contact the Bridgehampton Polo Line at 631-278-9199. For more general information or questions, please email polo@haysgrace.com. For media or sponsorship inquiries, please contact Lindsay Hays at Lindsay@haysgrace.com.
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