Polo is one of the oldest known sports, starting in Persia around 450 B.C. and eventually coming to the United States in 1876. Polo is a fast-paced sport all ages can enjoy. The Detroit Polo Club sponsors polo events at the Hartland playing field and offers memberships and lessons. The Club office is located in Royal Oak, Michigan. It also offers special events packages for wedding parties, class reunions, tailgates and at competitions between May 31st and October 1st. The Detroit Polo team won the President's Cup in August of 2010.