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South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 612

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE ONE 
HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAMDEN POLO CLUB, TO HONOR THE HISTORIC 
KIRKWOOD POLO FIELD, AND TO COMMEND THE COMMUNITY'S CONTINUING DEDICATION TO the 
preSERVation of SOUTH CAROLINA'S EQUESTRIAN HERITAGE.

Whereas, in 1898, Rogers L. Barstow introduced organized polo to 
Camden, South Carolina, planting the seeds of a sporting tradition that would 
soon become integral to the town's identity; and

Whereas, in 1900, the Camden Polo Club was formally chartered by the 
club's first captain, Rogers L. Barstow, together with W.C. "Bill" Salmond, 
K.G. "Gerald" Whistler, Clem Brown, A.D. "Dal" Kennedy Jr., A.H. Boykin Jr., 
Lewis Clyburn, and James Team, establishing what is now recognized as the 
fourth oldest polo club in the United States; and

Whereas, the Kirkwood Polo Field, constructed in 1899, remains one of 
the nation's oldest active polo grounds, standing as both the birthplace of 
Camden's polo legacy and a testament to the community's longstanding commitment 
to equestrian sport; and

Whereas, Camden's polo heritage quickly attracted notable figures and 
helped cement the town's reputation as a premier equestrian destination, 
fostering a vibrant social and sporting scene that enriched South Carolina's 
cultural tapestry; and

Whereas, the preservation of the Kirkwood Polo Field was ensured 
through the generous efforts of visionary supporters such as Edgar Cato, whose 
contributions safeguarded the field from development and maintained its role as 
a community asset; and

Whereas, in 2022, the American Battlefield Trust acquired the 
historic Kirkwood Polo Field, recognizing its significance not only in sports 
history but also as the site of the Revolutionary War's Battle of Hobkirk Hill, 
thereby intertwining the field's legacy with the broader American narrative; 
and

Whereas, in 2025, exactly one hundred twenty-five years after its 
original founding, local equestrian enthusiasts reinstated the Camden Polo 
Club's charter, ensuring that new generations can enjoy "the sport of kings" on 
these same historic grounds and renewing the club's commitment to horsemanship, 
fellowship, and community service; and

Whereas, the Wateree Hounds and the Camden Hunt have helped 
revitalize Camden's polo tradition through events such as the annual Wateree 
Cup Polo Classic and the Camden Benefit Cup, making polo accessible to modern 
audiences and reinforcing the community's equestrian spirit; and

Whereas, the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary season of the 
Camden Polo Club in 2025 was celebrated with festivities that honored the 
town's rich equestrian history, engaged residents and visitors alike, and 
highlighted the enduring appeal of polo in South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South 
Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize 
and celebrate the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of the Camden Polo Club, 
honor the historic Kirkwood Polo Field, and commend the community's continuing 
dedication to the preservation of South Carolina's equestrian heritage.

Be it further resolved that a copy 
of this resolution be presented to the Camden Polo Club, the Wateree Hounds, 
and the Historic Camden Foundation in grateful acknowledgment of their ongoing 
efforts to sustain and promote Camden's polo legacy.

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