Glen Holden Sr.

During his 40 years of polo, Glen Holden’s tournament wins include the Pacific Coast Open, the U.S. Open Championship and the Governor’s Cup. A leading force in the development of international polo, he was a founding member of the Federation of International Polo and served as its president from 1997 through 2005. Holden served 10 years as a USPA governor and was co-founder of “Polo on the Mall” in Washington, D.C. His substantial efforts secured the longevity of the Santa Barbara Polo Club and he was an advocate of California polo, serving as Pacific Coast Governor from 1976-1985. His generous contributions to polo causes are exemplified in the Holden International Fund to develop the polo skills of young players from around the world.