The Villages, Florida…The Villages Polo Club announced a schedule addition today that will bring eight international super stars to Florida. The First Annual Villages $50,000. International Cup will be played at 4pm on Saturday October 4th. This unique polo match will feature eight of the world’s premier players in one of the highest rated matches in North America at 30 goals.
Some of the top names committed to play are former 10 goalers Carlos Gracida, Mike Azzaro and Matias Magrini. Also scheduled to play are eight goalers Jeff Hall and Nicolas Roldan. Rounding out the squads will be Brandon Phillips, Roberto Gonzalez and Luis Escobar. This high goal match will offer a true international flavor with players representing seven nations around the world.
During the weekend a formal ceremony will be held to announce the new date for the 2009 Camacho Cup. For the first time in twenty years the Camacho Cup will once again take its place as one of the polo worlds’s most sought after trophies. This competition will feature the top players from Mexico against the best professional players representing the United States.
“Gracida International is thrilled that the Villages Polo Club will host this outstanding event in 2009.” says Gracida International CEO Michael Brown. “We want to insure that the best polo players representing these two countries can compete for this trophy.”
Villages Gold (30)
1. Roberto Gonzalez 6
2. Jeff Hall 8
3. Mike Azzaro 9
4. Luis Escobar 7
Villages Blue (30)
1. Brandon Phillips 5
2. Nicolas Roldan 8
3. Carlos gracida 8
4. Matias Magrini 9
For photos, player interviews and additional information please contact: Ron Allen 352-750-7656