Enjoy thrills and spills of gold cup final

THE final of the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup will be played on Sunday, July 19, at Cowdray Park, Midhurst, when polo fans and celebrity guests will be flocking to the famous Cowdray Lawns to see the deciding match in the 2009 British Open Polo Championship.

By The Newsroom

Published 3rd Apr 2009, 11:16 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 04:06 BST

For spectators who have never watched polo before, Cowdray's informed and witty commentators will explain all the thrills and spills as the game progresses and, at half-time, there's a chance to tread in the divots in time-honoured fashion and spot a few of the celebrity guests at the same time.

Highlights for the coming season at Cowdray Park are:

Sunday, June 7 '“ Argentine Ambassador's Cup

Sunday, June 21 '“ Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund Pro-Celebrity Tournament and the Midhurst Town Cup

Saturday and Sunday, July 11/12 '“ Quarter Finals of the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup for the British Open Championships

Thursday, July 17 '“ Semi-Finals of the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup

Sunday, July 19 '“ Final of the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup

Sunday, September 6 '“ International Test Match

Visit www.cowdraypolo.co.uk for further details or ring the ticket line on 01730 814110 to reserve entry tickets or grandstand seating.

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