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reciprocal clubs
CAMPO ARGENTINO DE POLO
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Known as the “Cathedral of Polo”, these
impressive grounds, flanked by mighty
skyscrapers, are at the heart of this great
Argentine city. This polo ground has been
home to the world’s great tournament
– the 40-goal Argentine Open (Abierto)
– since 1928 and the modern history of
the game is written on these fields. Thanks
to our reciprocal links with the Campo
Argentino de Polo, Guards members can
purchase tickets to the Argentine Open
at a discount. To secure this discount
please email the Polo Office (polo@
guardspoloclub.com) from October.
www.aapolo.com
DESERT PALM
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is a true oasis of sporting excellence and style,
created in the heart of Dubai and home to Guards
Polo Club’s own international tournament in the
Middle East – the Cartier International Dubai Polo
Challenge. Ali Albwardy, patron of the Dubai high-
goal team and owner of this elegant club, ensures
that a striking, equestrian theme runs through this
boutique hotel, thanks to the perfect placement of
stunning bronzes and eye-catching murals. If guests
can tear themselves away from the Lime Spa, infinity
pool or impressive menus – this is the Dubai home of
the Wagyu steak – there are three full-size polo fields
and a stable of top quality ponies. With Argentine
five-goaler Martin Valent managing the sporting side
of Desert Palm, guests can experience polo to match
the location, regardless of their handicap.
www.desertpalm.ae
FIFTH CHUKKER
Kaduna City, Nigeria
This may be one of the more modern
clubs on this list – it was founded in
2001 – but this Nigerian polo and
country club already offers great sport in
a family-orientated atmosphere. With a
season running from late October to late
June there is plenty of warm winter sport
for Guards members before they head
to Smith’s Lawn for the regular, UK,
summer season. In recent years, Guards
Polo Club has expanded its relationship
with this African club by regularly
welcoming patrons from Fifth Chukker
to play on our annual Access Bank Day,
bringing a little flavour of polo Nigerian
– style to Smith’s Lawn.
www.fifthchukker.com
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