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. Founded in 1923, it organizes the annual

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Polo Classic tournament.

Location

The club is located at the Menlo Circus Club, 190 Park Lane, Atherton, California.Menlo Polo Club
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'', May 13, 2010John Flood
Sport of kings: Menlo Polo Club is one of Atherton's best-kept secrets
''The Almanac'', November 05, 2003

History

It was founded in 1923.Angella Sprauve
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''Haute Living'', October 20, 2012 It is affiliated with the United States Polo Association (USPA). The polo grounds are with Bermuda grass. The club president is Lyn Jason Cobb. The club manager is Erik Wright. The club organizes the annual Silicon Valley Polo Classic tournament.April Dembosky
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in Palo Alto.Jane Knoerle
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''Palo Alto Online'', September 6, 2006

References

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