72 SIDELINES JUNE 2012
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
A record crowd of nearly 3,000 fans watched the third annual
International Gay Polo Tournament at the Grand Champions Polo
Club in Wellington, where Gay Polo League president and founder
ChipMcKenney leadGammaMu to a thrilling come frombehind 6-5
victory over Polo Gear/Palm Beach Rox in the championship fnal.
With three seconds remaining, Gamma Mu team captain Juan
Bollini took a short pass from Jack Hoffman and tapped in the
winning goal. Bollini led his team with three goals, McKenney
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Polo
Gamma Mu Wins Third Annual
International Gay Polo Tournament
scored two goals, Christine Vermes fnished with one goal
and Hoffman came up with some outstanding defensive plays.
Wellington’s frst family of polo, Marc and Melissa Ganzi served
as honorary chairs and their Grand Champions Polo Club was
presenting sponsor and supplied the polo ponies, tack and
grooms.
All Photos by Alan Fabricant
MVP Talbot Logan of Polo Gear Palm Beach Rox, Juan Bollini
and Jack Hoffman of Gamma Mu
Gamma Mu champions Chip McKenney, Juan Bollini,
Christine Vermes and Jack Hoffman
Most Improved Player, Dwight
Tran of Polo Gear, along with
Melissa Ganzi, Juan Bollini and
Jean-Marc Herrouin
Chip McKenney scores a penalty shot
Gordon Ross
Dan Haynia of Cedar Crest/Star Meadow