Alfred G. “Herbie” Pennell

Herbie Pennell as the consummate professional polo club manager and horseman. He was the long-term manager of Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in the 1970’s and 1980’s. He was a pioneering mentor to many polo managers and was “the glue” that held a great many players and clubs together over his many years managing both small and large clubs – and starting and sustaining so many people throughout his lifetime. He started hundreds of people in polo and was generous with his time and support to people from all walks of life.

Herbie won rhe Indoor Twelve Goal in 1955 and the Delegates and Monty Waterbury Cups in 1956. He was handicapped at 6 Outdoors and 8 Indoors and won numerous USPA and club events.