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Wellington Today
By the People, for the People
Pilot Wins USPA Gold Cup After Weather Delay
The championship match was postponed one week due to heavy rain.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:08am
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The Pilot team's victory in the USPA Gold Cup showcases the explosive energy and athleticism of high-goal polo.Wellington TodayAfter a one-week rain delay, the USPA Gold Cup championship match was played on Sunday, April 5. The Pilot team, consisting of Curtis Pilot, Mackenzie Weisz, Matias Gonzalez, and Geronimo Obregon, defeated the La Dolfina/Scone team to claim the prestigious title.
Why it matters
The USPA Gold Cup is one of the most important high-goal polo tournaments in the United States, attracting top players from around the world. This victory for the Pilot team is a significant achievement in the sport of polo.
The details
The championship match was originally scheduled for Sunday, March 29, but had to be postponed due to heavy rain in the Wellington, Florida area. The teams returned a week later to compete for the title, with Pilot emerging victorious over the favored La Dolfina/Scone squad.
- The USPA Gold Cup championship match was originally scheduled for March 29, 2026.
- The match was postponed one week due to heavy rain and played on April 5, 2026.
The players
Pilot
The winning team consisting of Curtis Pilot, Mackenzie Weisz, Matias Gonzalez, and Geronimo Obregon.
La Dolfina/Scone
The runner-up team consisting of David Paradice, Rufino Merlos, Jesse Bray, and Poroto Cambiaso.
What they’re saying
“We're thrilled to have won the Gold Cup after the weather delay. It was a hard-fought match, but the team played exceptionally well.”
— Curtis Pilot, Team Captain, Pilot
What’s next
The Pilot team will now focus on preparing for the upcoming USPA World Cup, where they will look to defend their title.
The takeaway
This victory for the Pilot team showcases their skill and resilience, overcoming a weather delay to claim one of the most prestigious titles in American polo.
