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Founded in 1922 by legendary businessman, Paul Butler, the Oak Brook Polo Club is an American Polo treasure and one of the oldest polo clubs in the United States. It was once the sport's epicenter for elite professional polo in the United States and served as home to the U.S. Open Polo Championship for twenty-four seasons and other prestigious international and national polo tournaments. For decades the Club has been a popular Sunday tradition and social scene known for entertaining Hollywood celebrities, dignitaries, royalty and Chicago's distinguished. Beginning in 2022, the Oak Brook Polo Club will return to the historic Cecil Smith Field, adjacent to the prestigious Butler National Golf Course and east of the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club in beautiful Oak Brook, Illinois. Located 17 miles from Chicago's Loop, the club hosts a number of Sunday polo matches and continues to attract thousands of fascinated spectators who marvel at the athleticism and majesty of this timeless sport.

END OF AND ERA

To Our Polo Fans & Community,

After years of proudly hosting world-class polo matches and fostering a vibrant community of polo enthusiasts, The Oak Brook Polo club will be closing its doors under its current leadership. This decision marks the end of an era for one of the most storied clubs in the United States.

Founded in 1922 by Paul Butler, the Oak Brook Polo Club has been a cornerstone of the polo world for over a century, attracting players and spectators from across the globe. Under Club President Jim Drury and Manager, Danny O'Leary's leadership, the Club has continued to uphold its rich legacy, hosting premier polo events, promoting the sport's growth, and contributing to the cultural fabric of Oak Brook and surrounding Chicagoland polo community.

Since taking the helm in 2016, Drury and O’Leary have revitalized the Oak Brook Polo Club, breathing new life into its events and experiences. Over the last 8 seasons under their leadership, they rebuilt the Club’s image and enhanced its event programming, invited new corporate partners, brought back memorable traditions and re-established relationships in the international, national and local polo communities. As a result, attendance skyrocketed, attracted popular corporate partners, pumped new interest and participation in Chicagoland polo community’s growth, captured the attention of local media, celebrated the Club’s centennial and many more milestones.

While the Oak Brook Polo Club’s closure under current leadership signals a significant transition, the leadership team remains committed to working closely with the Village of Oak Brook to continue to honor the Oak Brook Polo Club’s legacy and its history within the Village.

We deeply appreciate your understanding and patience. Your unwavering support over the years has been invaluable, and we are grateful for your dedication to Oak Brook Polo.

Sincerely,

Oak Brook Polo Management

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