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September 19 - 26, 2021

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TOURNAMENT HISTORY

The Butler International Cup made its debut in 2020 as a 10- to 12-goal tournament. The prestigious trophy first debuted in 1986 between Oak Brook and HRH Prince Charles' Wales polo team before being transformed into a USPA-sanctioned tournament in 2020. Last year's edition featured four teams bearing the flags of Germany, Switzerland, Argentina and the United States.

Returning in 2021, with support from the USPA International Committee for a second consecutive year, the Butler International Cup will showcase an increase to five teams. Hosted by Las Brisas Polo Club and Oak Brook Polo Club, returning champions USA will defend their title with an identical line-up including Jim Drury, Mariano Gutierrez, Toto Obregon and Horacio Onetto. Winning a thrilling final 13-12 over Argentina, USA will be challenged by a second team from the host nation, along with Germany and newcomers Jamaica and Liechtenstein.

Photo: 2020 Butler International Champions: USA - Tomas Obregon, Mariano Gutierrez, Horacio Onetto, Jim Drury. ©Judith Coleman

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TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Team names were drawn for preliminary play with Liechtenstein receiving a bye in the first round. All other teams will play three games with the two top records advancing to the final.In the case of a two-way tie, who beat who will be used. Otherwise, a USPA approved one-man shoot-out will be used to break the tie.

TEAMS AND ROSTERS

Bracket I

Bracket II

Bracket III

Bracket IV

Bracket V

Bracket VI

Bracket VII

Bracket VIII

Bracket IX

Bracket X

G2 (USA) (4-0)

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Larry Aschebrook
Outdoor: 0.5
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Juan Martin Gutierrez
Outdoor: 3
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Matias Obregon
Outdoor: 4
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Juan Martin Obregon
Outdoor: 5

Jamaica (2-2)

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Charlie Chambers
Outdoor: 1
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Freddie Farquharson
Outdoor: 1
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Jason Wates
Outdoor: 3
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Santiago 'Santi' Torres
Outdoor: 7

Liechtenstein (1-1)

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Richard Harris
Outdoor: 0
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Carlos Solari
Outdoor: 4
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Lindor Novillo Corvalan
Outdoor: 4
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Alfredo Guerreño
Outdoor: 3

Flying Changes (Germany) (1-2)

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Jennifer Leffingwell
Outdoor: -1
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Marcos Esquivel
Outdoor: 0.5
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Anthony Garcia
Outdoor: 5
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Mariano 'Nino' Obregon Jr.
Outdoor: 7

Oak Brook (USA) (0-3)

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Mariano Gutierrez
Outdoor: 4
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Tomas Obregon
Outdoor: 4
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Horacio Onetto
Outdoor: 4
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James "Jim" Drury III
Outdoor: 0

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TOURNAMENT GAMES

Friday, Sep 17, 2021

September 17

Final

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Las Brisas Polo Club

Oak Brook (USA) logo

Oak Brook (USA) (0-3)

6

G2 (USA) logo

G2 (USA) (4-0)

11

Sunday, Sep 19, 2021

September 19

Final

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Las Brisas Polo Club

G2 (USA) logo

G2 (USA) (4-0)

11

Flying Changes (Germany) logo

Flying Changes (Germany) (1-2)

10

September 19

Final

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Oak Brook (USA) logo

Oak Brook (USA) (0-3)

7

Jamaica logo

Jamaica (2-2)

8

Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021

September 22

Final

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Las Brisas Polo Club

Jamaica logo

Jamaica (2-2)

8

Liechtenstein logo

Liechtenstein (1-1)

7.5

September 22

Final

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Oak Brook Polo Club

Oak Brook (USA) logo

Oak Brook (USA) (0-3)

11

Flying Changes (Germany) logo

Flying Changes (Germany) (1-2)

13

Friday, Sep 24, 2021

September 24

Final

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Flying Changes (Germany) logo

Flying Changes (Germany) (1-2)

12

Liechtenstein logo

Liechtenstein (1-1)

14.5

September 24

Final

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Las Brisas Polo Club

G2 (USA) logo

G2 (USA) (4-0)

9

Jamaica logo

Jamaica (2-2)

6

Sunday, Sep 26, 2021

September 26

Final

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Oak Brook Polo Club

Jamaica logo

Jamaica (2-2)

3

G2 (USA) logo

G2 (USA) (4-0)

6

Final

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THE VENUE

Las Brisas Farm and Polo Club utilizes two Chicagoland locations, Elgin and Oswego. In total the two locations encompass over 400 acres, boast four regulation polo fields, two stick-and-ball fields, two regulation outdoor arenas, onsite stabling for 140 horses, two large exercise tracks, and two clubhouses.


9N655 Kendall Road
Elgin, IL 60124
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THE VENUE

Founded in 1922 by Paul Butler, and registered with the USPA in 1924, Oak Brook Polo Club has played a large role in the cultivation and continuation of international and high-goal polo tournaments. It was once the sport's epicenter for elite professional polo in the United States and served as home to the U.S. Open Polo Championship® for twenty-four straight seasons and other prestigious international and national polo tournaments.

For decades the club has been a popular Sunday tradition and social scene known for entertaining Hollywood celebrities, dignitaries, royalty and Chicago's distinguished. Today, the Oak Brook Polo Club plays on the Prince of Wales Field, which is adjacent to the Butler National Golf Course and The Drake Hotel in beautiful Oak Brook, Illinois.

Located 17 miles from Chicago's Loop, the club hosts a number of Sunday polo matches and continues to attract thousands of fascinated spectators who marvel at the athleticism and majesty of this timeless sport.


700 Oak Brook Rd.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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USPA COVID-19 UPDATE

Effective Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020

The suspension of USPA Tournaments and Events will be lifted for USPA Member Clubs in locales where hosting polo matches and tournaments is permitted under applicable state and local laws, executive orders and similar decrees. The USPA Member Clubs in these locales are encouraged to follow all such requirements of their state and local authorities with respect to polo operations. In addition, we also encourage all USPA Member Clubs to take the precautions recommended by the CDC. We are preparing a detailed list of best practices for USPA Member Clubs as they return to hosting USPA Tournaments and Events and plan to circulate these guidelines within the next week. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will notify you if we determine a different course of action is necessary.

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