I’m Amanda Leon, an international amateur polo player, world traveler, and lover of horses. I’ve trained in polo for over 10 years, from Argentina to Sarasota Polo Club, and in 2021 I set out to visit every polo club in America.
The short answer: the U.S. Polo Association’s club directory lists 9 polo clubs and teams in South Carolina as of November 2026, tied with Pennsylvania for sixth among the states. Aiken is the hub: eight of the nine are within about 30 miles of Aiken, in Aiken, Wagener, Salley, and Blackville, and the ninth is in Camden. Aiken is the Southeast’s polo capital, and it fills up with players in spring and fall.
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.
Every U.S. Polo Association Club in South Carolina
Here’s every South Carolina club and team in the USPA directory. I played at, visited, or contacted two of them on my tour, and my notes are below. The rest come straight from the directory, with each club’s town.
Clubs I Know Firsthand
Aiken Polo Club, Aiken: I played four chukkers here on two different occasions, including on a horse named Squirt.
New Bridge Polo & Country Club, Aiken: I watched a game here. New Bridge is a polo community east of town with several fields and a clubhouse, and it hosts spring and fall seasons.
More USPA Clubs in South Carolina
Big Tree Polo Club, Salley (polo school listed)
Camden Polo Club, Camden
La Bourgogne Club de Polo, Wagener (polo school listed)
OC Farm Polo, Blackville
Overbrook Polo Club, Wagener (polo school listed)
University of South Carolina Aiken Polo Team, Aiken (college team)
Wagener Polo Club, Wagener
Club details change, so check the USPA club directory before you drive out.
When Is Polo Season in South Carolina?
Spring and fall. Aiken fills up with players in both seasons, and in the fall, clubs from Iowa to Ohio told me some version of “everyone is in Aiken now.” Summer heat is real, so ask about summer schedules before you go. See the season calendar.
Learning to Play Polo in South Carolina
The USPA directory lists a polo school at 4 of South Carolina’s 9 clubs and teams: Aiken Polo Club in Aiken, Big Tree Polo Club in Salley, La Bourgogne Club de Polo in Wagener, and Overbrook Polo Club in Wagener. New to the sport? Start with how to start playing polo and polo clubs for beginners.
FAQ
How many polo clubs are in South Carolina?
The U.S. Polo Association’s directory lists 9 South Carolina clubs and teams as of November 2026. Every one is listed above.
Where is polo in South Carolina?
Mostly in and around Aiken. Eight of the state’s nine USPA clubs and teams are within about 30 miles of Aiken, and the ninth is in Camden.
When is polo season in Aiken?
Spring and fall.
Where can I take polo lessons in South Carolina?
The USPA directory lists a polo school at 4 of South Carolina’s 9 clubs and teams: Aiken Polo Club in Aiken, Big Tree Polo Club in Salley, La Bourgogne Club de Polo in Wagener, and Overbrook Polo Club in Wagener.
Are there college polo teams in South Carolina?
The USPA directory lists University of South Carolina Aiken Polo Team in Aiken.
For the full stories, read my guide to polo in the Southeast. New to polo? Start with what polo is. More regions: what I learned trying to visit every polo club in America.
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