Barbados Day at the East Coast Open presented by Audi, Greenwich Polo Club, Greenwich, CT, USA

Sunday polo matches at the Greenwich Polo Club in backcountry Greenwich, Connecticut are always fun and exciting, however when it is Barbados Day and the East Coast Open presented by Audi, it is even better. On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Visit Barbados brought a delicious taste of Barbados to Greenwich, while Fly House and Las Brisas provided an action-packed high-stakes polo match. It was another fabulous Sunday afternoon in Greenwich. If you missed it, there are still a few more matches in September followed by CSI Greenwich Show Jumping at the end of the month.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 – East Coast Open presented by Audi

Team and Players – Fly House
Handicap: 20

Team and Players – Las Brisas
Handicap: 19 

Fly House vs. Las Brisas Match Recap

Chukker 1: Diego Cavanaugh took a penalty shot at the opening of the chukker and scored a goal for Las Brisas, however Fly House was on the attack and quickly scored a total of 5 successive goals made by Nicolas Diaz Alberdi, Max Gundlach, two more goals by Alberdi, and a final goal by Felipe Miguens with 27 seconds remaining in the chukker to close out chukker 1 with a score of 5 to 1 in favor of Fly House.

Chukker 2: Chukker 2 was action packed with a volley of goals by the two teams. Less than 1 minute into chukker 2 Fly House scored, followed by Cavanaugh scoring two goals for Las Brisas, and Alberdi scoring another goal for Fly House to bring the score 7 to 3 still in favor of Fly House.

Chukker 3: Las Brisas was on the move with Cavanaugh putting the ball through the goal post less than 1 minute into chukker 3. Alberdi answered that with 2 more goals for Fly House closing out chukker 3 with a score of 9 to 4.

Fly House GOAL!

Between chukkers 3 and 4 the halftime tradition of the “stomping of the divots” to replace the torn grass on the field made by the horses’ hooves, had the spectators out on the field stomping the grass back in place and of course, posing for photos, stretching their legs, and mixing and mingling. 

Chukker 4: Fly House demonstrated its strength by scoring a goal within 30 seconds into chukker 4, followed by another goal by Cavanaugh for Las Brisas, closing the chukker with a score of 10-5.

Chukker 5: Once again Fly House dominated the field for chukker 5 with goals by Alberdi, Francisco Elizalde, and Felipe Miguens to close out the chukker with a score of 13 to 5 in favor of Fly House.

Chukker 6: Las Brisas came out on the field determined to close the gap in the scoring with Cavanaugh scoring back-to-back goals, and a goal by Juan Martin Obregon, however Fly House was the victor scoring another goal and closing the chukker and the match with a score of 14-9.

Fly House Team with Barbados Counsul General Lorenzo Harewood & Maureen Best

At the end of the match, there was an award ceremony with trophies awarded to the winning team, Fly House, by the Hon. Lorenzo Harewood, BSM, J.P. Consul General of Barbados at New York.

Darren Fenty

It was an exciting day of polo on the field, and an exciting day made more spectacular by Visit Barbados who brought a delectable taste of Barbados to the Greenwich Polo Club match, as well as created a vibrant party atmosphere with steelpan music, stilt walkers, and photo worthy experiences.

Debra C. Argen & Mixologist Alex Chandler

Cocktail and Mocktail Menu 

Barbados is renowned for its rum, and the afternoon festivities began with creative cocktails by Bajan Mixologist Alex Chandler featuring Planteray Rum highlighting Bajan style, flair, and use of ingredients.

Sensational
Planteray 5-Year-Old Rum, sorrel accented pinot noir, vanilla syrup with hints of coffee, fresh lime juice, orange aromatic bitters, sorrel dust garnish

Bourgeoisie
Planteray Cut & Dry Rum, savory honey syrup, pineapple juice accentuated with cilantro, fresh lime juice, 5 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters, pineapple slice garnish

Bajan Star (Mocktail)
Passionfruit juice flavored scotch bonnet, savory vanilla shrub, and fresh lime juice, garnished with passionfruit popping pearls

Chef Adrian Myles & Joy-Anne Crichlow doing a taste test

The Culinary Menu

Chef Adrian Myles of 60 Charter Events, LLC created traditional Bajan cuisine including Fish Cakes, Bajan Macaroni Pie, grilled lamb, and chicken, Cou-Cou made with cornmeal, okra, butter, and onions, as well as Bajan Sweet Bread laden with coconut, raisins, cinnamon and spices, and other goodies. We tried a bit of everything, and it was all delicious.

After the awards ceremony, the party continued with Argentine asado on the field, cocktails at the various bars, and music, to make the day last just a little bit longer. It was a perfect late August day in Connecticut, making new friends, enjoying the match, the music, the food, and learning more about Barbados.

Chef Adrian Myles & Debra C. Argen

Until our next adventure…

For more information on Greenwich Polo or to purchase tickets for an upcoming match, please visit Greenwich Polo Club website: www.greenwichpoloclub.com

For more information on Barbados, or their upcoming Barbados Food & Rum Festival (November 5-8, 2026), please visit their website: www.visitbarbados.com.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/visitbarbados @vistbardos

Summer 2026 Greenwich Polo Club Schedule 

Greenwich Polo Club gates open on Sunday at 1:00 pm, matches start at 3:00 pm and end by 5:00 pm. An Award Ceremony and traditional Argentine Asado (Barbecue) follows the matches to continue the party atmosphere. 

Ticket Options

Children under the age of 12 do not require a ticket to enter the Greenwich Polo Club.

Parking is sold separately unless indicated. Parking passes are $15 online in advance and $20 at the door. Parking passes are required only for vehicles that will be parking on site. Drop-offs do not require a parking pass.

Lawn Picnic Seating on East Side of the Field and Grandstand Bleachers:
$30/Ticket person

East Lawn Umbrella (North & South):
Car Pass Ticket $250 Front Row, $175 Second Row (6 guests. Lawn Picnic seating on the East Side of the Field with Reserved Umbrella). Includes 1 parking pass.

East Lawn Cabana:
$750 (- includes 5 parking passes, 20 tickets.

West Lawn Club:
Premium Table and Umbrella with 6 seats *reserved on the front lawn with 2 parking passes)
Front Row: $750/table ($125 per person)
Second Row: $500/table ($83 per person)

Grandstand Skybox:
Elevated View/VIP Server/Covered Seats
$400 SkyBox/$100 per seat (4 seats with 2 parking passes)

Cabana North:
$1,000, and includes 5 parking passes and 20 tickets

Cabana South:
$1,750+, 20 Tickets, 5 parking passes and includes Polo Picnic Package

CTC&G Players’ Lounge Suite:
$100 per person, parking sold separately. Music by Mojo. Premium Bar Services available.

Executive Hosting and Hospitality are also available. Please visit the Greenwich Polo Club website for additional information and to purchase tickets: https://www.greenwichpoloclub.com/tickets

Come stretch your legs at the next Greenwich Polo match

Your Guide to Polo

Want to know more about polo? Here is some helpful information on this fabulous sport.

Chukkers

The match is divided into 6 periods called Chukkers, which lasts 7.5 minutes each. After the 3^rd chukker, there is the traditional stomping of the divots to replace the grass that the galloping horses’ hooves raise.

The Field

Polo is played on a field that is 300 yards by 160 yards (the size of 10 football fields.)

Polo Ponies

Although they are called polo ponies, they are full-grown horses. Each player typically brings 6-8 polo ponies (or more) to use in a match. Horses are swapped throughout the match to keep the horses and their riders fresh. The top speed of a polo pony is 35 mph, and the speed of a polo ball can reach 100 mph.

Interesting to note, if you look closely at our photos, you will notice that the horses have their manes cut closely, and their tails are braided. This is to prevent the players’ mallets from getting tangled in them during the match.

Player Positions 

Position 1 is the attacking position.
Position 2 is the offensive position. Position 1 and 2 are the “forwards.”
Position 3 is the tactical leader (and usually the best player on the team).
Position 4 plays defense.

Handicaps

Players are given a handicap level from -2 to 10 goals depending on their ability, with -2 the lowest, and 10 goal the highest possible. A 10-goaler player is considered the best and there are less than 100 players who have achieved this ranking. Handicaps are evaluated throughout the year and the number assigned in goals is the player’s value to the team, not the number of goals expected from the player.

The rating of an “A” notes that the player holds Amateur status. A team’s handicap is calculated by adding the 4 players’ handicaps together.

Goals

There are 2 goal posts at each end of the field. When a team scores a goal, the teams switch direction of the play, this keeps the conditions even throughout the match.

Greenwich Polo Club
Field Address (location of public matches)
1 Hurlingham Drive
Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
United States

Greenwich Polo Club Mailing Address (Office, not the Polo Field)
80 Field Point Road, #3
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
United States
Telephone: +1-203-561-1639
Email: info@GreenwichPoloClub.com
Website: https://www.greenwichpoloclub.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/greenwichpoloclub @greenwichpoloclub

Visit Barbados
820 Second Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10017
United States
Telephone: +1-212-551-4350
Email: btminy@visitbarbados.org
Website: https://www.visitbarbados.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitbarbados/ @visitbarbados
Facebook.com: https://www.facebook.com/VisitBarbados 

United States Polo Association®
Telephone: 1-800-232-USPA
Website: www.USPolo.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/USPoloAssociation
Instagram: www.instagram.com/uspoloassn @uspoloassn

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