Outside The Boards™
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Jeff Hall: Professional Polo Player & Hall of Famer
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On this Episode of Outside The Boards Podcast, I am really excited to introduce to you professional polo player and Hall of Fame inductee, Mr. Jeff Hall.
Jeff Hall is the all-American story. Raised in Santa Barbara, CA and Houston, TX, Hall began riding horses at just four years old. His father, an enthusiastic polo sponsor, instilled a passion for the sport. By the time Jeff was seven he had already decided what he wanted for his future. His dream of becoming a professional polo player became a reality at 12 years old and he hasn’t looked back since.
Jeff Hall has won every high-goal trophy in the U.S. polo including the most prestigious, the U.S. Open. Jeff is also one of only a handful of American players to have played in the highly regarded Argentine Open. Currently holding a 7-goal handicap, Jeff is one of the best players in the world, and one of just a few highly rated American players. Hall currently has his fixed-wing pilot’s license and enjoys golf and fishing in his free time. Although Jeff travels throughout the year, he calls his Houston ranch, New Pueblo, home where he enjoys life with his wife and sons. They also reside in Wellington, Florida during the Palm Beach polo season.
Jeff is another player who embodies the sport’s spirit. An adrenaline junkie with a passion for the outdoors, even the most leisure of activities. Jeff has achieved almost everything you can achieve in this game. With that he will be recognized for his achievements and have his name placed among the sport’s greatest. Congratulations to Jeff and the Hall family. I feel honored to have gotten to know Jeff and excited to watch his Hall of Fame season.
Outside The Boards Season #3 Podcast is presented by:
The United States Polo Association & National Polo Center - Wellington
The United States Polo Association® is organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo; coordinating the activities of its member clubs and registered player members; arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions, and games; and providing rules, handicaps and tournament conditions for those events.
Its overarching goals are improving the sport and promoting the safety and welfare of its human and equine participants.
Founded in 1890, the USPA is the largest voluntary sports organization in North America for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently made up of more than 200 member clubs and over 5,000 registered player members. It annually awards and oversees roughly 50 national tournaments hosted by its member clubs. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.
The National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida is located in the heart of South Florida’s legendary horse country.
The permanent home for polo in America, NPC is owned and managed by the United States Polo Association to showcase the finest the sport has to offer. The Association’s premiere event, the Gauntlet of Polo®, takes place from February to April each winter season.
Throughout the year, the facilities are also used to showcase USPA Member Clubs and prestigious national tournament competition. Watching polo from the stadium, private boxes, fieldside tailgates or special hospitality tents, all overlooking the U.S. Polo Assn. Field One, is an unparalleled experience.
NPC invites you to enjoy the best polo in the country, taking place at one of the most beautiful venues in the world, the National Polo Center – Wellington. for more information, visit www.nationalpolocenter.com
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About Lineup Polo
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About Outside The Boards™
Founded after witnessing their first polo match in 2012, Outside The Boards™ seeks to share the sport’s beauty, intensity, and lifestyle while addressing industry fragmentation. Through best practices, insights, trends, and consulting, OTB™ helps stakeholders and brands unlock polo’s marketing potential and navigate the sport with clarity.