The Ylvisaker Cup,the third stage of the 16-goal league, following the Continental Cup and Joe Barry Gold Cup, kicked off on January 30. The tournament, that is currently underway at the National Polo Center and Patagones Polo Club, inellington, Florida, United States, was established in 2003, as a tribute to William T. “Bill” Ylvisaker, one of the most significant American players, a true pioneer of the development of the sport in the Florida area, through his remarkable contributions in the 70s and 80s.
It is worth to note that Forbes Plunkett has dominated the 16-goal competitions, as they were victorious in the tro previous contests, the Continental Cup and the Joe Barry Memorial Cup.
The tournament sees eleven teams up to 20 goals, in participation, split in two brackets, and the final is due on Sunday February 25 at the National Polo Center.
Ylvisaker Cup, latest results:
Tuesday January 30
Mayer Ranch 16-13 Novo Polo
Wednesday January 31
Clearwater 9-8 BTA
Thursday February 1
Catamount 12-7 La Fe Dazos
Cooperline Farm 11-8 Flying H
SD Farm Old Hickory Bourbon 12-11 90210 Polo Team
Sunday February 4
SD Farm Old Hickory Bourbon 12-11 90210 Polo Team
Cooperline Farms 9-6 Clearwater
The Ylvisaker Cup will continue on Tuesday February 8 with the following order of play:
1pm: Catamount vs. Flyng H
5pm: Mayer Ranch vs. Patagones