POLO RETURNS TO COLORADO SPRINGS WITH THE 2023 BROADMOOR WINTER POLO CLASSIC

ON FEBRUARY 23, IN A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE COLORADO SPRINGS

SPORTS CORPORATION AND THE ICONIC BROADMOOR, POLO RETURNED TO COLORADO SPRINGS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE 1930S.

At one point in time, the luxurious Broadmoor had no fewer than four polo fields on the grounds of the opulent resort, as well as stables for over 400 horses where guests could rent a pony and play polo to their hearts’ content. The resort’s founder, Spencer Penrose, was an active player in the early 1900s and, along with fellow polo aficionados in the Pikes Peak area, eventually formed The Broadmoor Polo Association and The Penrose Polo Park.

Then came both the Great Depression and the Second World War and with them, an abrupt end to America’s Gilded Age. Eventually, the polo fields and facilities were cleared for additional development at the Broadmoor. Yet, the return of polo for the Broadmoor is clearly a historic moment and one of great pride. The property’s President and CEO, Jack Damioli, was on hand for the entire day’s play and had the honor of the first throw in to inaugurate what is hoped to be an annual event.

The Broadmoor also created the Winter Polo Package for the event that provided two nights’ accommodations, priority seating for the match, transportation to and from venue, and a commemorative gift of stunning Sterling