Putts & chukkers - GOlf and Polo in Argentina Presented by Elegant South America
1. Elegant South America – San Martin 640, 8 th Floor – (C1004AAH) – Buenos Aires – Argentina Phone: (54 11) 5199-7400 – E-mail: [email_address] Brought to you by Welcome To Today ’ s Webinar On Elegant South America
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3. Golf Argentina has about 300 golf courses in the whole country, with the option of choosing among diverse landscapes and tourist attractions to complement this sport's practice. Golf lovers may enjoy refined gastronomy and luxury hotels, in combination with fishing, skiing, spas, hiking, or wine routes.
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10. Golf among the Litoral Rivers Some golf courses in this are are: Tacuru Social Club (Posadas, Misiones), Corrientes Golf Club (Corrientes), Colon Golf Club (Colón, Entre Ríos), Gualeguaychu Country Club (Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos), Jockey Club Rosario (Rosario, Santa Fe).
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14. Golf at Cordoba’s warm hills Some other golf courses are: Las Delicias Golf Club , Jockey Club Cordoba , San Miguel Golf Club , Ascochinga Golf Club , Lomas de la Carolina , Alta Gracias Golf Club , Posada del Sol , Altos de Belgrano , Villa Naturaleza Golf Club , La Posta Golf Club and Champaqui Golf Club
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16. Golf in Cuyo, very close to heaven Some other golf courses are: El Nevado Golf Club (San Rafael, Mendoza), San Luis Golf Club (Cruz de Piedra, San Luis), Club Amancay (Alto de Sierra, Entre Ríos).
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23. Polo Polo in Argentina is unique and, undoubtedly, the best in the world. Different tournaments being held gather the most recognized and famous players, which show their talent on magnificent horses and before a public that is getting more numerous and passionate. Where there is one sport, we can find another. Thus, where we find golf courses, we’re also likely to find poo fields
24. Polo Season & Tournaments Polo high seasons are in Autumn, from February to June , and Spring, from August to December . Fans throughout the world come to live the experience of polo. Argentine polo features three of the highest handicap tournaments in the world: “ Tortugas Country Club " Open Tournament, “ Hurlingham " Polo Open Tournament, and the most important: The Polo Open Argentine Tournament .
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26. Polo Clinic - Excursion You will be picked up at your hotel at 10hs by the polo players themselves. Your contact for the day will be Santiago Scwaitzer, a 6-hcp-goal player who is passionate about the game. He has traveled extensively around the world playing polo for different teams. Together with his 4-goal brother, Fernando, they have played for Argentina in several competitions. They have played with and against top players such as Adolfo Cambiasso and the Heguy brothers. Upon arrival at the estancia, Polo Match, located in the polo capital, Open Door, you will have a drink with all the players and Santiago will teach you the basics of the game. Santiago is a very charming guy with a great sense of humor. We have no doubt that he will share with you some funny stories about his time playing Polo. We know you will have a laugh with him and his friends. Depending on the time, you will either have lunch, a typical `asado` with Argentine wine and beer, and then a polo match will be played for you to watch. After the match, you will have the chance to interact with the teams. Finally, before sunset you will return to your hotel in Buenos Aires.