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Cyril R. Harrison teaching polo Brandywine, 1963
Hurricane damage 2013, Brandywine Polo Club
MEET BRANDYWINE POLO CLUB
Rich in History, Long on Resilience
& Committed to Polo's Future
Meet one of the oldest polo clubs on the East Coast, the Brandywine Polo Club, whose history is as rich as it’s grounds are beautiful. Located on 122 acres amongst the rolling hills of southern Chester County, near Kennett Square, Pa. Brandywine Polo was founded in 1951by James McHugh, a former intercollegiate Yale player.
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Today Brandywine Polo is now the largest USPA club on the Eastern Circuit with 10 USPA Sanctioned Tournaments, 4 grass fields, 1 full size arena, a hitting cage, exercise track, 100 stalls and an excellent polo school run by Argentine Ata Alonso. Public Matches are held Fridays 5:30pm & Sundays 3pm with a special evening series called "Starlight Polo" at 6pm in the arena 2x monthly. Tickets are purchased online or at the Gate day of event.
Manager
Originally from Argentina, 27-year-old Martin Eddy is the youngest polo pro to hold the position of manager at the Brandywine Polo Club. As a fourth-generation polo player who learned the sport from his father and his uncles, he comes from a long line of top-rated polo professionals who are highly regarded in the world of polo. His favorite horse is Papucho, his favorite shot is the offside back shot and his favorite field position is #2 offense. When not playing polo or managing Brandywine Martin Eddy can be found winning tournaments throughout the Florida Circuit or as a fishing guide in the Patagonia region of Argentina.
Martin Eddy
Martin Eddy
Lessons
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Origanlly from Las Pampas, Argentina, Atahualpa Alonso (Ata) began riding horses before he could walk. After moving to Buenos Aires, he began training horses for high-goal players, and traveling to over 15 countries working for polo teams such as La Dolfina, Lechuza Caracas, Les Leon, Black Bears, and Las Monjitas as well as legendary polo families, Ulloas and Merlos. Today he runs Ola Polo as the instructor at Brandywine Polo. He teaches lessons, leases horses, and instructs coaching chukkers.
Contact Ata to begin your polo journey today!
Ata Alonso
Is Polo Cancelled?
Announcer
2025 marks the 18th season for our announcer,
Bradley Hendrix. His passion and knowledge of Polo combined with an almost manic comedic flair have endeared him to crowds each year. Whether you're a first time Polo spectator or seasoned pro, it’s easy to get caught up in the action when Bradley is announcing.
"I try to bring something new to every match. My motto is Engage, Entertain & Educate." - Bradley Hendrix
Bradley Hendrix
Brandywine Polo Club
Where can you stay?
Hilton Garden Inn 610.444.9100
Information / info@brandywinepolo.com
Board of Directors / BOD@brandywinepolo.com
Polo School / poloschool@brandywinepolo.com
Club Coordinator, Elizabeth Hedley / elizabeth@brandywinepolo.com
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Club Address / 232 Polo Road Toughkenamon, PA 19374
Mailing Address / 105 East Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Walker Field / 770 Byrd Road, Kennett Sq, PA (off of 926)
+39° 52' 32.78", -75° 45' 30.25"