Philip
Iglehart Award for Lifetime Contributions
to the Sport of Polo
Walt
Kuhn
Elected February 18, 2005
Walt "Papa"
Kuhn contributed a lifetime of devotion to the sport of polo through his
longstanding efforts as a mentor of numerous players who sought his training
and guidance in learning how to play the game of polo. For 30 years, his
Fairlane Farms locations in both Illinois and Florida allowed many players
a simple and affordable way to become part of the polo world. He is credited
with starting the youth polo tournament at Palm Beach Polo & Country
Club and the original Carlos Avendano tournament. Along with his wife,
Shirley, and his three polo-playing sons, and the sacrifices of a non-polo
playing sister and fourth brother, Walt built a fine family reputation
for training people from all walks of life without regard for money or
prestige. Always a presence fieldside in matches both high- and low-goal,
Walt continued to encourage new generations of players with his infectious
laugh and hearty smile.
Walt "Papa"
Kuhn contributed a lifetime of devotion to the sport of polo through his
longstanding efforts as a mentor of numerous players who sought his training
and guidance in learning how to play the game of polo. For 30 years, his
Fairlane Farms locations in both Illinois and Florida allowed many players
a simple and affordable way to become part of the polo world. He is credited
with starting the youth polo tournament at Palm Beach Polo & Country
Club and the original Carlos Avendano tournament. Along with his wife,
Shirley, and his three polo-playing sons, and the sacrifices of a non-polo
playing sister and fourth brother, Walt built a fine family reputation
for training people from all walks of life without regard for money or
prestige. Always a presence fieldside in matches both high- and low-goal,
Walt continued to encourage new generations of players with his infectious
laugh and hearty smile. 