Join us for a premier polo sporting event unlike any other: the fourth annual Wateree Cup Polo Classic. This exclusive invitation brings you face-to-face with world-class athletes and their magnificent horses as they compete in two professional-grade championship matches—a rare showcase of breathtaking speed and elite skill.
Set at the historic Kirkwood Polo Field, the annual Wateree Cup tournament blends top-tier polo sport with vibrant, modern entertainment. Indulge in premium food and beverages in the VIP Kirkwood Club. Then dance into the evening with live music following the final polo match.
Whether you’re a lifelong sporting enthusiast or you’re just discovering polo sport, the Wateree Cup promises an unforgettable day of action, luxury, and high-energy celebration.
The Wateree Hounds invite you to immerse yourself in a full day of matches and attractions.
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We offer three ways to enjoy the Wateree Cup. Choose the option that’s right for you.
Event schedule, parking details, and ticket information will be published before each year’s event.
The Wateree Cup Polo Classic is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors, whose support helps preserve the historic Kirkwood Polo Field and fund our Polo Development Program.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
Please visit our sponsorship page to become a sponsor or learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
The Wateree Cup and our Camden Polo League matches take place at the historic Kirkwood Polo Field on Polo Lane in Camden. The Wateree Hounds are proud stewards of this property that once bore witness to the Battle of Hobkirk Hill. In later years, the field became the centerpiece of one of the Southeast’s most prominent resorts, welcoming industry magnates, political figures, and celebrities of their era.
Kirkwood Polo Field’s eventual acquisition by the American Battlefield Trust—in partnership with the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust—marked a major victory for battlefield conservation across the state. With support from the American Battlefield Protection Program, the South Carolina Conservation Bank, the Palmetto Conservation Foundation, and generous donors, this protected land ensures we never forget a crucial chapter of America’s fight for freedom.
In 2023, the Wateree Hounds partnered with the Trust to launch a polo revival initiative. Under this agreement, we maintain the Kirkwood Polo Field and its facilities in exchange for field access. Our Polo Development Program and Camden Polo League are funded in part by generous donations and proceeds from special events like our annual Wateree Cup.
As the only active polo field within an hour of Camden, Kirkwood remains the cornerstone of the sport within South Carolina. We consider it a profound honor to preserve the field’s legacy as a living testament to Camden’s rich and multifaceted heritage, ensuring it remains an active sports and community venue for generations to come.
Polo isn’t a single-day event in Camden. Each January, the Wateree Hounds host an immersive, week-long celebration of Southern sporting heritage known as Sporting Week. This event brings together fox hunting and a carefully curated lineup of optional pursuits—including polo.
Our optional, à la carte add-on experience to Sporting Week is known as Polo in the Pines. The activity features a welcoming environment with amateur play for both skilled players and individuals new to the polo sport. All equipment is provided.
Please visit our sponsorship page to become a sponsor or learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
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The Wateree Cup Polo Classic is an annual championship polo tournament held at the historic Kirkwood Polo Field in Camden, South Carolina. The event features two professional-grade polo matches, live music, premium food and drink, and festivities.
The annual Wateree Cup Polo Classic represents a community-driven resurgence of polo during the polo season. Enjoy the thrill of the game and contribute to the sport’s renaissance at the historic Kirkwood Polo Field in Camden.