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reciprocal clubs PASSPORT TO THE WORLD According to Winston Churchill “a polo handicap is a passport to the world”. Well that may be true, but a membership of Guards Polo Club – both playing and social – will open doors at some of the world’s most famous clubs. So if you find yourself in Spain, New Zealand, Thailand, Argentina, or India – to name but a few of our reciprocal countries – a warm welcome will await you. The benefit of this unique scheme is that it will deliver polo throughout the seasons – allowing our members to take in this great game 12 months of the year APES HILL Barbados, Caribbean A popular winter and spring destination for polo lovers – be they players or spectators. Created by polo aficionado and occasional patron Sir Charles “Cow” Williams, Apes Hill has a glorious location in the Caribbean island of Barbados, offering unrivalled views over both the Caribbean and Atlantic oceans. Not only does this popular club offer plenty of great sport, thanks to its 150-plus ponies, chukkas from early December through to mid-May and tournament list, but it can also provide some equally tough and competitive golf too on its par-72 championship course. Plus an impressive new country club completes the picture here. www.apeshillclub.com AUCKLAND POLO CLUB Clevedon, New Zealand This club was one of the first to be created in New Zealand. Now the home of the New Zealand Open, sponsored by Land Rover, Auckland Polo Club offers polo four times a week in its impressive location, set among the gum trees along the banks of the Wairoa River in Cleveland. Of course, this club’s location means that the biggest city on the North Island is never too far away for added attractions, making a trip to Auckland Polo Club an essential part of any New Zealand vacation. www.aucklandpolo.co.nz guards polo club official yearbook 2017 127