The enduring nature of sport
byIf sports can come back however imperfectly in what has been a cruel season, we can do no less.
Greenwich Polo Club
Emphasizing the ‘social’ in social distancing
byGreenwich Polo Club hopes to finish strong with the return of the prestigious East Coast Open Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 and 13.
Saluti!
byWhat is the best kind of publicity? The kind that comes your way without your even trying.
Casting a discerning ‘eye’ on luxury
byAvril Graham and Carole Haarmann Acunto offer us a sneak peak at “Platinum Eye,” a forthcoming luxury lifestyles TV series that they describe as “your invitation to curated luxury.”
Stylin’ by Olivia
byWe first encountered style goddess Olivia Palermo in flowing contrasting florals on the arm of now husband Johannes Hueble at the 2013 Sentebale Royal Salute Cup at Greenwich Polo Club, featuring Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras. Since then, Palermo has become even more regarded as a “street style pioneer,” says shades company Westward\Leaning, “known for her classic yet modern fashion sensibility.”
A chukker or two with a rising polo star
byLast year, Jennifer Schmeer had a chance to take a polo lesson at Greenwich Polo Club with Argentina’s Joaquin Panelo, among others. Here is her interview with him.
A gem of a family
byFrom its early days as a Bostonian purveyor of watches and silver, Shreve, Crump & Low – the luxe jewelry emporium that has found a home, too, on Greenwich Avenue — has also been known for its commemorative cups.
The other Open
byParalleling the US Open is Greenwich Polo Club’s East Coast Open (Sunday, Aug. 26 through Sept. 9), considered to be one of the most prestigious polo competitions in the United States.
Sparkling on and off the field
byWhether it’s a new tournament at Greenwich Polo Club or the new Vita Ring for Mother’s Day, Shreve, Crump & Low is poised for a shining season.
Social time at Greenwich Polo
byThis summer, the action at Greenwich Polo Club isn’t just on the field. There will be more opportunities for players and fans to socialize.
Greenwich Polo Club fields a winning team
byManaging director Leighton S. Jordan oversees what happens in an increasingly expanding operation.
The Brant Foundation Art Study Center – where art meets sport
byThanks to a 2005-09 revamp by architect Richard Gluckman that created muli-tiered galleries, the center is now home to an array of art services and education programs as well as a slate of provocative exhibits.
Always fair weather at Greenwich Polo
byWAG savored a perfect blend of arts, sports and nature (along with shopping and eating) on Father’s Day at Greenwich Polo Club.
Annabelle Gundlach: from show jumper to polo patrona
byAnnabelle Gundlach got interested in polo when she bought a stable of studs — Kris Kampsen, Brandon Phillips and Nic Roldan. Wait, that didn’t…
Polo Star Mariano Aguerre rides to ‘fame’
byIf you ask Mariano Aguerre, one of the world’s finest polo players, which athletes he has admired in other sports, the April 2015 WAG…
Polo star Nic Roldan seeks to serve
byAsk Nic Roldan, the rising polo star, what drew him to the sport of kings, and his answer is simple. “I think first and…
Nacho Man
byAdolfo Cambiaso, Facundo Pieres and Mariano Aguerre may be even better polo players. But no one embodies the romance, the elegance — the machismo,…
Hats off to horsepower
byIt’s a day for toppers and Teslas as Greenwich Polo Club presents the finals of the 20-goal Butler Handicap Sunday, July 17 with some…
The Brant Foundation salutes fathers
byThe Brant Foundation Art Study Center is hosting a special free Father’s Day event for children this Sunday. Youngsters will be welcome to view…
Nacho Figueras romances the bookworm
byAmong our highlights at WAG was the magical June day in 2013 that we spent at Greenwich Polo Club watching a team led by…