SINCE 1890

Heritage

USPA

U.S. Polo Assn. isn't just a brand—it's an experience. When you purchase U.S. Polo Assn., you own a piece of the sport of polo. We are the only brand that is officially part of the United States Polo Association (USPA)—one of the oldest sport governing bodies in the United States. This is a proud distinction that links our illustrious past to a bright future that you are an important part of. Royalties generated from U.S. Polo Assn. help fund the USPA, which grows and promotes the sport in the United States and around the world. Learn about the brand, the sport, and our place in history as you discover all that U.S. Polo Assn. has to offer.

USPA MENTORING PROGRAM

130TH ANNIVERSARY

2020

130th Anniversary of the USPA commemorated.

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GAUNTLET OF POLO

2019

Largest prize money in the history of polo.

Our brand stays true to our heritage and takes inspiration from the classic polo player’s
uniform: a polo shirt, denim, leather belt and boots. This style consistently remains the
foundation for much of our best-selling apparel. We believe that these players, brought
together here, epitomize the vibrant attitude of both the sport and the brand.

125TH ANNIVERSARY

2015

125th Anniversary of the USPA commemorated.

Our brand stays true to our heritage and takes inspiration from the classic polo player’s
uniform: a polo shirt, denim, leather belt and boots. This style consistently remains the
foundation for much of our best-selling apparel. We believe that these players, brought
together here, epitomize the vibrant attitude of both the sport and the brand.

WOMEN'S HANDICAPS INTRODUCED

2014

The USPA introduces the addition of women's handicaps to enhance the level of women's polo competition.

Our brand stays true to our heritage and takes inspiration from the classic polo player’s uniform: a polo shirt, denim, leather belt and boots. This style consistently remains the foundation for much of our best-selling apparel. We believe that these players, brought together here, epitomize the vibrant attitude of both the sport and the brand.

USPA MENTORING PROGRAM

2010

The official team USPA training and mentoring programme kicks off with try-outs in Florida for young American men and women polo players.

THE WESTCHESTER CUP IS BEING PLAYED IN AMERICA

2008

The USPA challenges the Hurlingham Polo Association of England to the Westchester Cup, making the historic duel the first time it has been played in America in 70 years.

 THE UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

2004

The International Polo Club at Palm Beach opens and hosts the 100-year anniversary of the United States Polo Association.

THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE USPA

1990

The United States Polo Association celebrates its 100th birthday.

 USPA GLOBAL LICENSING

1981

The licensing programme for the United States Polo Association was formed to manage its trademarks and promote the sport of polo.

FIRST WOMEN ASSIGNED USPA HANDICAPS

1973

The first women to be assigned USPA handicaps were Elizabeth Daily, Sue Sally Hale, Virginia Merchant, and Jorie Butler Richardson.

FIRST U.S. OPEN POLO CHAMPIONSHIP

1904

In New York City, the USA team defeated the British team at the first U.S. Open Polo Championship.

THE SPORT OF POLO IS PLAYED AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES.

1900-1939

THE UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION (USPA) IS CREATED

1890

The national governing body of the sport of polo in the United States.

The Association was formed to promote and improve the sport of polo. It does this by coordinating the activities of its member clubs and registered players; planning, allocating, and overseeing polo tournaments, competitions, and games, setting rules, handicaps, and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, and games, including the safety and well-being of players and their horses.

FIRST WESTCHESTER CUP MATCH

1986

England defeats the U.S.

FIRST POLO CLUB IN AMERICA

1976

The sport of polo arrives in New York.

OLDEST EXISTING POLO CLUB

1862

The Calcutta Polo Club, the world's oldest polo club, was founded.

FIRST POLO CLUB IN THE WORLD

1859

British officers in India set up the first polo club of modern times, the Silchar Polo Club.

THE FIRST POLO MATCH

600 BC

First recorded polo match between China and Persia.