\nWith gates opening at 9:45am, the day will begin with a festive matchup at 10:00 a.m. The Texas Polo Club – Garland taking on the PRIDE USA. Among PRIDE\u2019s celebrity players is Actor Sterling Jones as seen in Grey\u2019s Anatomy,The Barbie Movie and NCIS. He will be joined by 3-goaler Juan Bollini and Vinny Sangaline. Garland standouts Oscar Chacon-Hidalgo and Alec Felhaber are promising to deliver an action-packed match.
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<\/a><\/p>\nIn the second match of the day starting at 12:15 p.m. enjoy a battle of the sexes as the state\u2019s top polo team the Arizona Polo Club, sponsored by Lamborghini takes on the USA\u2019s Women\u2019s All-Star team. Top Arizona players Diego Florez and Andres Camacho-Castillo will lead the men, while Danielle Travis, Natalie Grancharov-Castillo and Carolyn Likas will compete for the ladies.
\nIn the signature match of the\u00a0day, the undefeated Bentley Scottsdale\u2019s Aspen Valley Polo Team will go head-to-head against the Wales Polo Team from Great Britain in what is expected to showcase the best polo of the afternoon starting at 2:30 p.m. Leading Aspen is USA\u2019s top player, 8-goaler Nic Roldan alongside teammates 3-goal champion Grant Ganzi and patron Melissa Ganzi. Aspen\u2019s fast action will met by some fierce competition as 5-goaler Jason Crowder, alongside Ricky Cooper and 5-goaler Pete Webb promise a tough battle as they represent the Wales team. Aspen Valley returns having won an unprecedented seven Scottsdale titles. This will be Aspen Valley\u2019s 8th time to try and win the coveted Molina Cup in the featured match of the day.<\/p>\n
Then in the final match-up starting at 4:00 p.m. the North Scottsdale Polo Club led by another Arizona polo player Josh Black will deliver another outstanding match against New Orleans Polo Club.
\nThe afternoon of polo will be surrounded by non-stop events within the event including on-site activations and brand new for 2023 \u2013 a Sunset Concert and party to keep fans entertained for the most distinct day in world polo.<\/p>\n
“Talking Stick Resort partners with some of the biggest, most premier events in the Valley and we consider The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships to be high amongst them,\u201d said Ramon Martinez, director of public relations for Talking Stick Resort. \u201cIts continued growth and varied opportunities for entertainment bring attention to Scottsdale and all of its partners. It is a win-win for our property.\u201d The Sunset Concert will be organized by top concert promoters and feature a nationally recognized DJ. It will be staged within the expanded footprint of the Riot House Polo DayClub during the day\u2019s fourth and final match. More details will be announced in the coming weeks and organizers say it is the event\u2019s first attempt to emulate the success of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Birds Nest.<\/p>\n Also, brand new for 2023 an expanded wine tasting experience, new charitable partners and elements, and a polo debut by acclaimed Scottsdale steakhouse Maple & Ash. There will also be the first-ever Event & Fall Fashion Showcase in-store on September30th at Neiman Marcus by invitation only.<\/p>\n The polo matches will entertain crowds throughout the day on November 4th, and so will the other fan favorites events like the Canine Couture Fashion Show by Lugari Pet Salon and The World\u2019s Longest Catwalk Fashion Show Produced by Phoenix Fashion Week and other cool elements. 2023 will also offer more car displays and horsepower supplied by Barrett-Jackson, Bentley Scottsdale and hundreds of other exotic cars displayed throughout the event.<\/p>\n This year fans can also enjoy a return of Riot House Polo DayClub, Grimaldi\u2019s Pizza Disco, which was a hit in its first appearance last year, as well as over fourth mile of VIP Tents anchored by some of the finest brands in Arizona, as well as the Million Dollar Mingle organized by former NFL Star AC Caswell. Longtime and marquee sponsors joining for the 2023 event include Title Sponsor Bentley Scottsdale, Presenting Sponsor Talking Stick Resort, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, Molina Fine Jewelers, Sanderson Lincoln, Earnhardt\u2019s Genesis of Scottsdale dealership, Russ Lyon Sotheby\u2019s International Realty, Hensley Beverage Company, Breakthru Beverage, Neiman Marcus, Mark-Taylor Residential, Set Jet and several others.<\/p>\n “We are proud to be back for another great year with the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships. This year promises not to disappoint with great music, beautiful people, and of course the amazing polo athletes. Be sure to stop by the Molina Fine Jewelers Tent to admire the championship trophy,” said Chairman and CEO of Molina Fine Jewelers Alfredo J. Molina.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSponsorship opportunities and tickets are currently available for the 2023 Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships at www.thepoloparty.com or email info@ThePoloParty.com.
\nFor media or other inquiries please contact Jennifer Parks-Sturgeon at Jparks-Sturgeon@RoseAllynpr.com or call (480) 495-3806.<\/p>\n