Nic Roldan
Nic Roldan Handicap: 8
Team: Audi
Home Country: USA What polo location is still on your bucket list?
Sardinia City life or country life?
Country Life Ocean or mountains?
Both are ideal Do you have any superstition or ritual before a big match?
Just my daily routines that include spending time at the barn with my horse trainers, lots of time in the gym with my personal trainer, and time at home. Three words that describe polo at Greenwich Polo Club?
Picturesque, Serene
Michel Dorignac
Michel Dorignac
6-handicap
Team: Airsteam
Home Country: Argentina What polo location is still on your bucket list? I love playing polo in Greenwich every summer, so I haven’t had the chance to play in Spain because they also play during the summer months. But if I could be in two places at once, sign me up for one of the big tournaments at Sotogrande! City life or country life? I’m a country boy at heart. Ocean or mountains? Mountains. Do you have any superstition or ritua
Juan Martin Zubia
Age: 17 years old.
Home Country: Argentina
Team: Tupungato
How many years playing the sport: I have been playing polo for 12 years.
Handicap: 5
Pre-game ritual: Get to the field an hour before the match.
You travel around the world for polo. Which destination has been your favorite? I love playing in Argentina.
Favorite part of playing polo: Being with the horses.
Favorite local hang-out when playing at Greenwich Polo Club: This is my first time playing at Greenwich Polo Club
Salvador Ulloa
Age: 32
Home Country: Argentina
Team: Beluga
How many years playing the sport: I turned professional when I was 17. I started playing when I was 7.
Handicap: 7
Pre-game ritual: I rock out a bit to the Rolling Stones or other jams. I have to get my blood pumping!
You travel around the world for polo. Which destination has been your favorite? Saint Tropez in France has been my favorite place to go.
Favorite part of playing polo: Sotogrande.
Favorite local hang-out when playing
Hilario Ulloa
Age: 30
Home Country: Argentina
Team: White Birch
Handicap: 9
How many years playing the sport: I started at 5 or 6 – when I was old enough to lift a mallet! I started playing professionally around 16 or 17.
Pre-game ritual: I don’t have one.
You travel around the world for polo. Which destination has been your favorite? Santa Barbara.
Favorite part of playing polo: The horses, the barn and the atmosphere of playing with friends.
Favorite local hang-out when playing at Greenw
Juan Ignacio “Naco” Taverna
Age: 40
Home Country: Argentina
Team: Beluga
Handicap: 6
How many years playing the sport: 22
Pre-game ritual: I visit the toilette!
You travel around the world for polo. Which destination has been your favorite? Los Machitos in 25 de Mayo, Argentina.
Favorite local hang-out when playing at Greenwich Polo Club: The Red Store in Banksville is my favorite place to grab a bite. I order a bacon, egg and cheese on a wedge!
Favorite thing to do when not on the field: Play other spo
Ben Avendano
Age: I just turned 18
Handicap: A
Home Country (Or state if US): I was born in Florida.
Team: I’m playing for Airstream at Greenwich Polo Club. I played as a substitute this year for Orchard Hill during the 26-and 20-goal tournaments. I played for Lucchese last year in the 20-goal tournament. I won the Copa Diamante in 2014 in Argentina with the Patagones team.
Pre-game ritual: I always play with pink socks.
You travel around the world for polo. Which destination has been you
Maureen Brennan
Age: No comment!!!
Home Country (or state if US) of Origin: I was born in New York City and I grew up in Old Brookeville.
Team: Goose Creek
Handicap: 1.5
How many years playing the sport: About 14 years.
Pre-game ritual: I go to CrossFit every morning at 6am to start my day, even before games.
You travel around the world for polo. Which destination has been your favorite? I had an amazing time playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Favorite part of playing polo: Preparation, practice
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