William T. Ylvisaker

A bright meteor in polo’s sky, William T. “Bill” Ylvisaker had an astonishing presence in some 50 years in the saddle and the committee room. His record was singular and his legacy potent for generations to come. Vision imbued in a fiercely competitive instinct was his hallmark.

His major triumphs include Chairmanship of the USPA, creation of the Polo Training Foundation, the Polo Newsletter and later ushering in the new Polo Magazine, establishing the World Cup and the stellar Palm Beach Polo and Country Club.

Starting with an interscholastic Championship and captainship of Yale’s polo team, he rose as an amateur to the rare height of 7-goals. He had three U.S. Open Championships to his name, two Coronation Cups, the Gold Cup, four National 20 Goals, and numerous other national and international honors.