Miami Beach Polo World Cup

Photography by Spencer Strayer on April 26th, 2011 in Parties

Miami Beach, FL – For the third year in a row, Grey Goose Vodka took part in the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup presented by Nespresso,, the world’s largest and most prestigious Beach Polo tournament, which took place from April 21^st to April 24^th on the sands of South Beach.

The four-day, world class sporting event featured top polo players from around the world competing in two tournaments for both men and women, and a range of exciting evening events – from the always popular La Martina fashion show to a lively closing event hosted by South Florida native, veteran Polo player and renowned presenter of America’s Most Wanted, John Walsh. A resilient Raleigh team, made up of Bash Kazi, Pelon Escapite and Luis Escobar, fought the 2010 defending champions, Hublot, to take the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cuptitle, with a final score of 10-6, set before a record crowd. Four goals from Mexico’s Pelon Escopite, including three in the final chukker shut the door on a talented Hublot team that trailed throughout the match. Luis Escobar from Costa Rica lead the Raleigh team with five goals on the day. Pelon Escapite was named MVP for the tournament.

GREY GOOSE spokesmodels were on hand all weekend, offering the spectators specialty cocktails which were renamed using key terms related to the sport of polo: GREY GOOSE L’Orange Trot Le Citron Back Shot , La Poire Pony Goal or the Le Citron Safety.