National Copper Cup®
Tournament History
Inaugurated in 1975, the National Copper Cup® has been played consecutively in Aiken, South Carolina, since 2010. Aiken Polo Club has been the host club since the cup’s move from Lexington Polo Club (Lexington, Kentucky). As a result of a recent partnership among Aiken area polo clubs, 2017 marked the first year that New Bridge Polo & Country Club hosted the celebrated tournament. Throughout its relatively short history, several Hall of Famers have hoisted the cup on the trophy stage. Names such as George Hass Jr., George Bostwick, Carlton Beal and Stephen Orthwein grace the history pages of the USPA Bluebook, having been recorded as winners of the standout copper trophy.
Persistence paying off after six trips to the National Copper Cup® Final in seven years, Skaneateles claimed the 2017 and 2018 title with a narrow win over SD Farms each time. Both teams will return this year to vie for the national title, joined by Crestview Farm and Cummings Insurance of SC.
Photo - 2018 National Copper Cup® Champions: Skaneateles Marty Cregg, Costi Caset, Mariano Obregon, Cesar Jimenez ©Katie Roth