by Rick Stedman

Some dreams take a lifetime to fulfill.

This profile was written in 2011 and Tony’s dream is now a reality –
Club Polo Cabo.

Tony Yahyai is following his own Field of Dreams. His mantra: “If you build it they will come.” Tony’slifelong passion is the equestrian sport of polo, and his ambitious plans include building a state-of-the-art polo field in Los Cabos.

“My dream has been to pursue the sport of polo,” says Tony, who was born in Tehran, Iran 57 years ago. “I have always been fascinated with polo, which has been around for more than 2,500 years.  But when I was younger, I was too busy making a living and getting my life in order, and my passion for polo was put on the shelf, but not out to pasture.”

Prior to immigrating to the United States in 1976, Tony spent untold hours pursuing his passion. “I did a lot of research and studied the history of polo but never had a chance to fully dedicate myself to this wonderful sport,” he reflects. “Finally, seven years ago at the San Diego Polo Club in Rancho Santa Fe, I finally got on a horse for the first time. And despite my age and being left-handed (polo is only played from the right side of the horse), it was like everything came together, and I was doing exactly what I was supposed to be doing: playing polo. I was fulfilling my lifelong dream.”

It wasn’t long before Tony was practicing polo right-handed six days a week. After a month, he bought his first horse. Suddenly, his life was consumed with polo. He practiced every day, researched and studied the history of how and where it was played around the world, to include tournaments and anything associated with the sport. “I basically condensed a lifetime of experiences into the last seven years,” says Tony.

A successful businessman, Tony worked as a commercial insurance broker and real estate inventor for nearly three decades. His travels brought Tony and his wife Christina frequently to the Los Cabos area, where they have owned property for the last 20 years.  Now semi-retired, Tony has focused all of his attention on polo. “My business plan includes building a successful polo club in Los Cabos, with future plans of building additional polo clubs in Ensenada, México and Sacramento, CA,” he explains.  But first things first.

Club Polo Cabo will soon be a reality. Located on the Pacific Ocean just north of Los Cabos, the polo club will comprise 130 acres. “Club Polo Cabo will be offering many services to its guest seeking a true vacation away from home,” says Tony. “From a full service spa, five star accommodations, romantic restaurants, bars, and fashionable boutiques, we will make your experience in Club Polo Cabo unforgettable.”

The master plan includes the following: 125 single family home lots; 65 residential villas; residential club houses; 37 suite five star boutique hotel; Polo Club House; and four polo playing fields. “Our courts will be state-of-the-art polo fields designed by world renowned polo field designer Alejandro Battro,” says Tony. Other features of the polo club will include 500 stadium seats, media room, and rooftop VIP section which offers a fabulous view of the polo field and Pacific Ocean. The season will run from October through June.

“My goal is to promote the sport of polo within the local community,” says Tony. “Though we want community members to get involved and experience the thrill of polo, we will still be offering regular polo matches featuring some of the best players from around the world. I offer you to join us at Club Polo Cabo to discover the magic of this ancient game.”

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