The short answer: New Orleans Polo Club is in Folsom, Louisiana, north of Lake Pontchartrain, and it plays across several member farms in spring and fall. When I visited, it had four big, beautiful fields for only about 28 members, beautiful clubhouses, and everything was clean and organized. I had an amazing hangout session with Doug, the club manager, and left with a hat and a jersey.
These notes come from my 2021 and 2022 tour, when I tried to visit every polo club in America as a playing USPA member. Seasons, contacts, and prices change, so check each club's Instagram or the U.S. Polo Association before you go.
New Orleans Polo Club at a glance
Where: Folsom, in St. Tammany Parish, about an hour from New Orleans. The club plays on four member-owned farms within a five-mile radius (U.S. Polo Association).
Season: Spring and fall, about six and a half months of play in total (USPA).
Level: From 0- to 2-goal polo up to 4- to 6-goal polo.
Beginners: A Champagne League with discounted fees, where beginners play slow chukkers with a professional mentor on each team.
Charity polo: The Harvest Cup Polo Classic, run by the Junior League of Greater Covington, usually draws around 2,000 spectators.
My visit
Doug and I had an amazing hangout session, and I left with a hat and a jersey. The clubhouses are beautiful, everything is very clean and organized, and the fields are big. Four big fields for only about 28 members. Stunning.
Why visiting players should go
Visitors are invited. The club president has told the USPA he wants visiting players to "stay at our farms and play some 4-goal or 6-goal polo."
A good stop on the road. The USPA describes the club as a rest stop for players driving between Florida and Texas or California.
New Orleans is nearby. Polo in the day, the city at night.
Tips for visiting
Come in spring or fall. The club's seasons skip the hottest months. See when polo season is.
Contact the club manager first. Games move between farms, so ask where to go.
Watch the Harvest Cup. It's an easy first visit if you're coming to watch.
Traveling with a mallet? Read how to play polo when you travel.
For the rest of the region, see my guide to polo clubs in the Southeast.
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