The 85th Tortugas Open at the Tortugas Country Club delivered one of the most thrilling finals in recent memory. In a breathtaking and seesaw battle, La Natividad-La Dolfina (40 goals handicap) defeated Ellerstina-Indios Chapaleufú (36 goals) by a narrow 12–11 to claim the championship — and move one step closer to the coveted 2025 Argentine […]
The final of the 2025 Tortugas Open between La Natividad La Dolfina and Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú was rescheduled for Thursday, October 30, due to the heavy rains from the previous weekend. The original match, set for October 25, was also postponed because of Sunday’s election day. • Finalist teams: La Natividad La Dolfina and Ellerstina […]
The 2025 Tortugas Open Final — the prestigious opening chapter of Argentina’s revered Triple Crown — brings together two polo powerhouses: La Natividad La Dolfina and Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú. These two organizations represent opposing forces within the same elite sphere of the sport. On one side stand the youth, dynamism, and innovation of the new […]
The alliance between the Pieres brothers and the Heguy cousins continues to gather strength, and this Wednesday at the 85th Tortugas Open, it truly hit its stride. On Field 6 of the Tortugas Country Club, Ellerstina–Indios Chapaleufú dominated La Hache Cría & Polo with a resounding 17–7 victory, a performance that combined precision, teamwork, and […]
La Natividad–La Dolfina: An Unstoppable Force Redefining Polo Excellence La Natividad–La Dolfina continues to look untouchable. Five matches into the Argentine Triple Crown, five victories — and not just wins, but statements. On Tuesday afternoon, at Tortugas Country Club’s Field No. 7, the Cañuelas-based powerhouse dismantled La Irenita–La Hache with a commanding 22–8 victory, a […]
Polito Pieres shone with 15 goals, leading a historic performance in the 85th Tortugas Country Club Open — the second stage of Argentina’s prestigious Triple Crown. Saturday at the Tortugas Country Club had one undisputed star: Pablo “Polito” Pieres. The UAE Polo Team’s captain delivered a masterful performance, steering his side to a commanding 18-12 […]
Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú made a memorable debut in the 85th Tortugas Open, claiming a dramatic 16–15 victory over La Ensenada in what proved to be one of the most gripping matches of the season so far. The clash, held at the Tortugas Country Club — the historic first stage of Argentina’s prestigious Triple Crown of […]
The calm before the storm The morning light over Tortuguitas was soft, hesitant — the kind of sky that seems to hold its breath before something grand begins. After several days of rain, the grass of the Tortugas Country Club glistened under a thin veil of mist. There was still humidity in the air, but […]
Photo: Matías Callejo / Prensa AA. Under the pressure of a thrilling, suspenseful finish, La Hache defeated Ellerstina 14-13 with a goal by Tomás Panelo just after the second bell. With this win, Hilario Ulloa’s team claimed its first Triple Crown title, winning the Tortugas Open for the Emilio de Anchorena Cup. This result finalizes […]