Skidmore College Athletics

Leighton Jordan has been a pivotal figure in the development and promotion of polo at Skidmore College and beyond.
As a student, Jordan was one of the founders of Skidmore’s polo team. Since then, he has continued to support and connect with Skidmore polo students and alumni through the years. With his business administration degree and his network, Jordan was also instrumental in reintroducing polo to Saratoga, collaborating to establish the Saratoga Polo Association soon after graduation, further enriching the polo culture in upstate New York.
 
Jordan has tirelessly dedicated himself to the oversight of polo operations as managing director of Greenwich Polo Club, and he has played a crucial role in other polo clubs as well, including Yale Polo and Bridgehampton Polo Club. His nine-year tenure as a U.S. Polo Association Northeast Circuit Governor highlights his continued influence and leadership in the sport.
 
Jordan’s legacy is one of sporting excellence and loyal patronage. He has been an integral part of the College’s Palamountain Benefit since it was launched 45 years ago by Anne T. Palamountain in 1979 to provide scholarship support for students to attend Skidmore. He also consistently employs his visibility and reputation in the polo world to advocate for the College, frequently citing his alma mater in interviews and public appearances. He has drawn attention to Skidmore’s polo program while enhancing the overall prestige of Skidmore College.
 
His contributions have advanced the game of polo and have also ensured that future generations of Skidmore students may continue to engage with and excel at the sport he loves so dearly.