USPA Gold Cup
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Polo |
| Location | Wellington, Florida, United States |
| Established | 1974 |
| Format | High-goal (22-goal handicap) |
| Most championships | White Birch (12 titles) |
| Website | www |
| Current champion | |
| Pilot (2026) | |
The USPA Gold Cup is one of the most prestigious high-goal polo tournaments in the world and the second major competition of the high-handicap season in the United States. Organized by the United States Polo Association (USPA), the tournament serves as the second leg of the American Triple Crown (currently known as The Gauntlet of Polo) and is played annually in Wellington, Florida.
History
The tournament was officially established in 1974. In its formative years, the competition was held at the Oak Brook Polo Club in Illinois and later at the Milwaukee Polo Club, before eventually relocating to Florida, where it found its permanent home and cemented its status as a premier global equestrian event.
Played at a demanding 22-goal handicap level, the Gold Cup serves as the definitive competitive bridge between the C.V. Whitney Cup and the U.S. Open Polo Championship. It consistently attracts the most elite polo organizations, internationally renowned players, and top-tier equine athletes.
Partial champions roster
Throughout its history, the Gold Cup has been claimed by top-tier sports organizations. White Birch currently holds the all-time record with 12 titles spanning three decades. The following table details champion teams in notable editions, highlighting the elite level of the competition, according to official USPA records and specialized press:[1]
| Year | Champion Team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Milwaukee | [1] |
| 1995 | White Birch | [1] |
| 2007 | Crab Orchard | [1] |
| 2009 | Lechuza Caracas | [2] |
| 2011 | Audi | [1] |
| 2012 | Valiente | [1] |
| 2013 | Valiente | [1] |
| 2014 | Valiente | [1] |
| 2015 | Audi | [1] |
| 2017 | Valiente | [1] |
| 2018 | Valiente | [1] |
| 2019 | Pilot | [1] |
| 2021 | Scone | [1] |
| 2022 | Pilot | [1] |
| 2023 | Scone | [1] |
| 2024 | La Dolfina | [3] |
| 2025 | Park Place | [1] |
| 2026 | Pilot | [1] |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 "USPA Gold Cup Tournament History & Winners". United States Polo Association (USPA). Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Action Magazine: Lechuza Caracas takes the USPA Piaget Gold Cup". Hurlingham Polo. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Valiente claims the USPA Gold Cup title". PoloLine. Retrieved July 8, 2026.