BENEFITS

The Rob Walton arena benefits and the 2000 40-goal Rob Walton Benefit were the inspiration for the formation of the PPSG. The 2002 Outback 40- Goal Rob Walton Challenge at the Royal Palm Polo Club was the kickoff event for the PPSG.

In 2006, 2007 and 2008 we continued to build on our success of 2005. The 2006 Outback 40 Goal Challenge raised over $285,000, and the 2007 and 2008 Challenges raised over $400,000. The Polo Player's Support Group is eternally grateful to the Oxley Family and Royal Palm Polo for providing such a great venue to host four Outback 40 Goals at the Royal Palm Polo Club. We are equally grateful to John Goodman and the International Polo Club for being the last 3 years', as well as the current host.

Last year's 2008 Ouback 40 Goal Challenge was played on February 16, 2008 at International Polo Club Palm Beach. It was a very exciting game with a score at the last second of the game to break the tie at 10-9. Following the game there was a fabulous party, including a VIP dinner hosted by Outback Steakhouse and a live and silent auction. Everyone had a fabulous time.

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The 2008 Outback 40 Goal Teams:

2008 OUTBACK 40 GOAL CHALLENGE
LIVE & SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

• Kentucky Derby Box
• Party for 100 Catered by Outback Steakhouse
• Belleau Farm Duck Hunt
• Escape Ranch Hunt
• Dream Team Game - Two lucky bidders will get to play with three 10 goal players on each team.
• Week in Argentina with Mariano Aguerre
• Luxury Apt. in Buenes Aries for one week
• Future 10'S Game, six lucky kids will get to play a match with a 10 goal player on each team.
• Large Collection of Original Art
• Jewelry
• Tack, Mallets and Polo Equipment
• MANY MORE ITEMS

Past Polo Support Group Events have also included:

• John and Tim Greene (Arranmore Polo Club) and Oswego Rotary.
• Outback Founders Roast

Thanks to Tim Gannon, Outback Steakhouse offered to provide the food for approved clubs willing to host a benefit for the PPSG.

The Outback 40-Goal Challenge is the marquee event of the fundraising efforts of the Polo Players Support Group, Inc. The 40-Goal Challenge offers a day of polo as it was meant to be - incredible polo on the field and incredible food and festivities off the field.

These events have happened as a result of the generosity of many people including: the 10 goal players who mount themselves and provide their services without compensation, the patrons of these players who allow them to play and loan their horses, Tim Gannon and Outback Steakhouse, who have been there from the beginning providing a great meal to build each event around, and the Team Sponsors, which have included Templeton, E-Commerce.com, Bud Light, Total Body Rehabilitation, Crab Orchard and Bombay Sapphire.

The PPSG is very grateful to everyone who has contributed to our success to date. Heartfelt thanks go out to all our sponsors, donors, ticket and auction buyers and the volunteers who help make it happen.

2006 Outback 40-Goal Champions - Bombay Saphire

The 2006 Outback 40-Goal Challenge on February 18, 2006 at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Florida was another great success thanks to everyone who participated in and sponsored the event.

2006 Outback Challenge - Bombay Sapphire def. Crab Orchard 12-8
Click Here for a Review of the 2006 40 Goal Outback Challenge game.