Matt Perry
Handicap Rating
Biography
Matt Perry is one of the most accomplished polo professionals on the American circuit, a 7-goal USPA player whose career has been anchored in the elite polo environments of Santa Barbara and Palm Beach — the two venues that bookend the American high-goal season and define US polo's competitive character. Born and raised in the United States, Perry developed his game through the USPA system and emerged as a reliable, technically polished professional sought by patrons across the American circuit. At Santa Barbara Polo Club — one of the most beautiful polo venues in the world, set against the Pacific coast of California — Perry has been a consistent performer in the high-goal season, competing in tournaments that attract the finest players and most ambitious teams on the US West Coast. His understanding of the Santa Barbara grounds, his ability to perform in the strong Pacific winds, and his competitive consistency have made him a valued professional in the club's competitive calendar. Palm Beach Polo Club — the centre of the American high-goal world during the winter and spring season — has been another major stage for Perry's career. His performances in the US Open, the CV Whitney Cup, and the other major Palm Beach tournaments demonstrate the quality and competitiveness of a player who has maintained a 7-goal handicap at the highest level of American polo for a sustained period. Matt Perry represents the best traditions of the American polo professional — technically accomplished, physically fit, and able to integrate seamlessly within team structures led by the world's highest-handicap patron-players. His career on the Santa Barbara and Palm Beach circuits is a story of sustained excellence in the most demanding polo environment in North America.
Career Highlights
["US Open Polo Championship participant","USPA 6-goal rated player","International Cup representative for USA","National 20-Goal tournament competitor","American circuit regular across Florida and Colorado seasons","USPA National team circuit veteran"]
Player Details
Country
United States
Handicap
6 goal(peak: 7)
Status
Modern Era
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