North American Cup®
Tournament History
Instituted in 1974, the North American Cup® has been a staple in American and Canadian polo for several decades played at the 16- to 20-goal level. The first winners of the tournament Tulsa boasted Hall of Famers John T. Oxley and Dr. William “Billy” Linfoot along with Corky Linfoot and Jason “Jim” MacGinley. During the late 1990s and early 2000s Calgary Polo Club in Alberta, Canada, was host to the tournament with Millarville dominating the competition. Residing at Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Florida, since 2011, the North American Cup® relocated in 2019 to sister club Aspen Valley Polo Club in Aspen, Colorado.
Four teams will complete in 2019 in the hopes of etching their name on the historical cup. Team USPA member Grant Ganzi, a member of the 2018 winning team, will compete this year on Casablanca.
2018 North American Cup® Champions: Travieso (L to R) Pite Merlos, Juan Cruz Merlos, Grant Ganzi, Tony Calle. ©ChukkerTV
