About Our Club
For decades our Club has been a popular destination and an important part of the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch social scenes. In addition to polo, our Club’s spectacular grounds and venues are home to a variety of community and social events including concerts, festivals, theater, sporting events, charity fundraisers, corporate meetings and elegant weddings. Our entire facility, grounds and pavilion can be rented in part or as a whole.
Sarasota Polo Club Highlights
45 Private
Equestrian Estates
Welcoming 50,000 polo spectators every season
65+ playing members
18 weeks of Sunday Polo:
Jan. 1 – Apr. 30
4 weeks of Thursday Sunset Polo Happy Hour:
Mar. 16 – Apr. 6
A Packed Schedule of Exclusive Member and Community Social Events
Facility Highlights
Spanning 170 perfectly-manicured acres
On-site stabling for up to 300 horses
7 Bermuda Grass
Polo Fields
Midfield Pavilion with a Full Bar, hosting events up to 250 people
1/2-mile all-weather exercise track
VIP Midfield Reserved Premium Seating
Meet Our Staff
Mason Wroe
Director of PoloMason joined the club as Director of Polo in 2019, to cultivate and grow the sport both on and off the field. Mason enjoys bringing fun, competitive polo to the Sarasota Polo Club and Lakewood Ranch communities.
Paige Lautzenheiser
Director of OperationsPaige joined the Sarasota Polo Club staff in 2018, and was promoted to Director of Operations in 2019. You can find her running around on Sunday’s, but don’t be afraid to stop her and introduce yourself!
Michelle Peters
Director of Events, Food & BeverageA Northern Kentucky native, Michelle has dedicated 17 years to management within the hospitality industry. She is committed to providing her guests with the highest standards of service and quality, and is excited to join the Sarasota Polo Club team.
Ron Trytek
Director of Sales & MarketingA Chicago native, Ron grew up riding racehorses on a thoroughbred farm in Barrington Hills, IL. He has spent much of his career working at Ritz-Carlton hotels throughout the world. Ron joined our team in 2018. He is passionate about promoting the Sarasota Polo Club.
Bryan Zdancewicz
Director of MaitenenceBryan joined our team in 2018 and was promoted to Director of Maintenance in 2019. He is passionate about his work and eager to solve all kinds of challenges.
Jason (Poncho) Davis
Turf & MaintenanceJason joined the Sarasota Polo Club Field Staff in 2018 Poncho, as most people call him, is often found flagging the game on Sunday’s…barefoot!
Nicholas Chavez
Turf & MaintenanceNick joined the Sarasota Polo Club Field Staff in 2012, and has been an integral part of the crew since then. On Sunday’s, you can likely find him in the end zone, flagging the polo match!
Tucker Reback
Turf & MaintenanceFrom Charlottesville, VA Tucker is a former carpenter and 1-Goal polo player. He worked for George Alexander and Blackberry Polo Club for many years, and is now excited to be helping the Sarasota Polo Club.
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The 2023 Sarasota Polo Season Presented by Celebrity Cruises – Marc Bokoff – Cruise Planners. For information please visit: www.BookThatEscape.com
Sunday Polo matches are open to the public every Sunday at 1pm, January 1st 2023 through April 30th 2023. Gates open at 10am. Join thousands of fans each week for exciting polo action, opening parade, live national anthem, theme weeks, half-time entertainment, food, drinks and traditional divot-stomping.
Fieldside general admission tailgating, reserved tailgating, reserved midfield premium seating or VIP midfield boxes are available for Sunday Polo. Children 12 and under are free, (general admission tailgating). Dress comfortably & for the weather. Remember, you will be walking on grass. Well-socialized dogs are welcome on a leash.
We look forward to welcoming you and your guests to experience the thrill of Sarasota Polo, “the fastest game on four feet!”