The Argentine-born Francisco Elizalde competes around the world in high-goal polo tournaments. He began playing polo at a young age in Argentina’s La Pampa region. Elizalde had a strong season last year at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Then rated at 8 goals, he helped lead Las Montijas to the final match of the U.S. Open Polo Championships before falling to Gauntlet of Polo winner Pilot. His strong season continued over the summer with a victory in the Deauville Gold Cup on the Talandracas team. Now rated at 9 goals, look for Elizalde back on Las Montijas during the Gauntlet of Polo series at IPC teamed up with Camilo Bautista and Hilario Ulloa.
