Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup is an annual polo tournament at Cowdray Park, West Sussex, England. It has been called "the most important tournament in the UK".[1]

History

The tournament was established in 1956 by 3rd Viscount Cowdray.[1] Players have included members of the British Royal Family like Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Kerry Packer and his son Jamie Packer.[1]

It was formerly sponsored by champagne house Veuve Clicquot and it is now sponsored by watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre.[1] According to polo player Mark Tomlinson, it is "the most important tournament in the UK".[1]

References

Davies, Gareth A. (March 17, 2016). "Why Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup remains polo's revered event". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved March 11, 2017.

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[davieswhyjaegerlecoultre-1] Davies, Gareth A. (March 17, 2016). "Why Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup remains polo's revered event". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved March 11, 2017.