BlackWatch Polo Team
| BlackWatch Polo Team | |
| | |
| Association: | NAPL |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s): | BlackWatch |
| Coach: | Daniel Gonzales |
| Captain: | Nacho Figueras |
| Most Caps: | Nacho Figueras |
| Top Scorer: | Pablo Mac Donough |
| Ranking: | |
| US Open Appearances: | 4 |
| US Open wins: | None |
| Argentina Open Appearances: | 1 |
| Argentine Open Wins: |  :none |
The Black Watch Polo team has won numerous tournaments throughout the US. Entering competition at the high goal 26 level in 2004, Black Watch has enjoyed success by reaching the finals of the 2004 US Gold Cup, and the 2005 CV Whitney Cup. They were also successful in winning the 2007 Hall of Fame Cup.
Neil Hirsch, the team owner, is an American businessman and resides in Wellington, Florida. The team is currently sponsored by Ralph Lauren.
History
The team is named after the Scottish Black Watch regiment that served the British Crown for 266 years.
The Black Watch Polo team will be playing this year in the Argentina Triple Crown, Tortugas, Hurlingham and Palermo Open. Team will be formed by:
- Bautista Heguy
- Nacho Figueras
- Matias MacDonough
- Francisco De Narvaez (Jun)
Achievements
| 2004 | 2004 Mercedes Polo Challenge, Bridgehampton, New York | Champions (won 12-10 v White Birch) |
| 2007 | 2007 Hall of Fame Cup, Wellington, Florida, USA | Champions' (won 12-10 v Palladyn Rally) |
| 2012 | 2012 Summer Olympics, London, United Kingdom | |
| 2016 | 2016 Summer Olympics, undetermined |
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