Nation’s Most Prominent Polo Facility to Host Premier Croquet Competition
(IPC) has announced that the 2010 Third Annual International Croquet Tournament will take place Feb. 17-21. Eight internationally-ranked players from the Unites States, England and Canada will compete for $7,500 in total prize monies, the largest purse worldwide. As the most prominent polo facility in the [...]
Nation’s Most Prominent Polo Facility to Host Premier Croquet Competition
(IPC) has announced that the 2010 Third Annual International Croquet Tournament will take place Feb. 17-21. Eight internationally-ranked players from the Unites States, England and Canada will compete for $7,500 in total prize monies, the largest purse worldwide. As the most prominent polo facility in the nation, IPC is home to the ultimate mix of competitive sport, sociable, lively atmosphere and long-standing tradition.
“Croquet, like the game of polo, is an addictive game of skill and strategy,” said John Wash, President of Club Operations. “We are incredibly excited to host the third annual croquet tournament and welcome an international mix of competitors and fans for another exciting competition at IPC.”
“The top conditions at IPC give this competition global appeal,” said Don Jacobson, tournament director and organizer. “Many of the players I speak with are hard pressed to find a superior venue anywhere in the world.”
Croquet has been traced back as early as the 1300s, evolving over the centuries as a high-class sport. Today, croquet continues to gain popularity as both a competitive game and social pastime, attracting the likes of hip hop mogul Sean Combs, socialites Paris and Nicky Hilton, musician Randy Jackson and actor Ben Stiller.
Admission to the 2010 Third Annual International Croquet Tournament is free. For more information, please visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
About International Polo Club Palm Beach
International Polo Club Palm Beach is located in Wellington, Florida – in the heart of South Florida’s famed horse country. Founded in 2002, IPC is host to major tournaments and world-class events throughout the Palm Beach Polo Season, including the Highest Goal Polo played in the U.S. and such prestigious competitions as the Iglehart Cup, Joe Barry Memorial Cup, Ylvisaker Cup, C.V. Whitney Cup, and USPA Piaget Gold Cup, culminating with the 106th playing of the coveted U.S. Open Polo ChampionshipTM. The world’s polo elite descend upon Wellington each season to enjoy their love of the sport and the lifestyle in the most prominent and well-equipped polo facility in the nation. IPC features eight manicured polo fields and the Piaget Field, the Nespresso Grande Pavilion, private boxes and viewing stands, tennis courts, a croquet field, a state-of-the-art spa, a lushly landscaped pool deck, après polo celebrations and a fabled gourmet Sunday brunch, hosted by NYC’s Bistrot Bagatelle. The 2010 Palm Beach Polo Season begins on Jan. 3 and concludes on April 18. To learn more about IPC and their exclusive membership and sponsorship opportunities please visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
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