Arnold Palmer Design: Latest News

Northern Exposure

scurry — 2008-08-14T13:19:20-05:00

The 'King' Dynasty

scurry — 2008-08-01T15:49:26-05:00

The Scots and the Dutch have been arguing for well over 200 years about which of their nations invented the game of golf. However, the historian Wei Tai wrote in 943AD that a sport called Chuiwan (from the words “Chui,” meaning hitting, and “Wan,” meaning small ball) had been played in China from as early as the 7th century.

The theory of golf ’s Asiatic origins continues with the suggestion that the Mongols brought this ancient version of golf to Europe during their invasions of the 12th and 13th centuries, along with a set of rules that bore an uncanny resemblance to those first formulated by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews some 500 years later.

Sweet Carolina

scurry — 2008-07-03T14:03:12-05:00

South Carolina is home to great food, great golf, and — believe it or not — the largest Gingko farm in the world. The state’s Myrtle Beach area is a well-known family destination, and Hilton Head will always be a good place to injure your credit card before heading out for a round of golf.

Balsam Mountain Preserve

scurry — 2008-06-01T15:50:58-05:00

APDC Update

scurry — 2008-04-07T15:17:17-05:00

With 2008 well underway, the Arnold Palmer Design Company (APDC) is as busy as ever designing world-class golf courses for us to enjoy. Looks like we’ll be doing a lot of traveling this year…

Arnold Palmer Interview

scurry — 2008-03-31T15:00:51-05:00

Arnold Palmer has been typically busy over the past few months and, as ever, his opinions are forthright and well informed. Paul Trow traveled to Bay Hill to pose questions to Mr. Palmer about the latest developments in his life and career, and also about the things that matter right now in golf

Welcome to the tenth edition of Kingdom

scurry — 2008-03-31T14:36:43-05:00

Spring is in the air, and what a great season it is. I love this time of year because, in addition to other things, it means it's time for The Masters. This year, as many of you know, marks the 50th anniversary of my first win at Augusta. I'll never forget my 3-wood shot from the middle of the fairway on 13 on the final day that sailed 230 yards to land within 18 feet of the pin. And what an exciting finish. I'm sure the action at this year's Masters will be great, too. I'm delighted to say that I’ll be there once again to kick things off as the Honorary Starter. Maybe I'll see you there.

Exclusive 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard Reports

scurry — 2008-03-16T18:28:09-05:00

Final Round

WOODS HAS ANOTHER UNBELIEVABLE FINISH FOR HIS FIFTH VICTORY IN ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD

As Tiger Woods studied his 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole of the 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, he was convincing himself that he could make it, because he had a similar putt in the same situation seven years earlier at the Bay Hill Club.

A Tribute to Ed Seay (1938 - 2007)

apdc-publisher — 2007-08-15T15:30:46-05:00

Ed Seay, died August 14, 2007 at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. He was 69.

Born in Dade City, Fla., Mr. Seay graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Landscape Architecture, was a commissioned officer of the United States Marine Corps. He was a past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, a member of ULI (as a member of the Recreational Development Council), and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. He also belonged to several state and regional golf associations including the National Golf Foundation.

Ed was actively engaged in golf course architecture and recreational development planning for nearly 40 years and was known and respected all over the world. He began working with Arnold Palmer in 1972 and in 1979 they formed the Palmer Course Design Company. Ed participated in the design, construction, and promotion of more than 350 golf courses worldwide with more than 250 designed with Arnold Palmer. Prior to his joining Palmer, Ed had the distinction of having designed many well-known courses. Among the most prominent is Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, which was the site of the Tournament Players Championship from 1977 through 1981.

Ed Seay loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was a highly respected mentor and leader to those he worked with. He is survived by his wife, Lynn, and adult children Mason Seay and Tracy Raymond.

More information on Mr. Seay's career, as well as video clips of him discussing his work, is available at the ASGCA Architects Gallery.

Arnold Palmer at Seven Falls ground
breaking ceremony

apdc-publisher — 2007-08-13T11:00:00-05:00

As seen in the Times-News, North Carolina. 8/13/2007

ETOWAH - Arnold Palmer traded a golf club for a shovel Monday as he and his design team, along with developers, broke ground on the Palmer Premier championship course at Seven Falls Golf and River Club.

With bulldozers roaring in the background, the retired professional golfer spoke at a gathering of property owners and the media as part of the groundbreaking ceremony for the 18-hole course to be built off Pleasant Grove Road.

Seven Falls Golf and River Club will be a private community on about 2,000 acres along the French Broad River west of Hendersonville.

The natural beauty of the land was the primary reason Palmer chose the location for his Palmer Premier golf course, the first in the nation, he said.

"I think you've got so many advantages here," Palmer said. "Let's start with the property. You've got a perfect piece of property. It's as natural and inviting as anything we've ever seen for a golf course. The best part is you'll be able to play golf year-round because of the nice climate. I think people who are going to live here are very fortunate."

Read the entire story here.

Palmer Puts His Best Foot Forward

scurry — 2007-05-25T12:52:03-05:00

April 2007 – Golf Business
by Trent Bouts

With a little more time on his hands now that his playing career is officially over, Arnold Palmer wants to offer golfers more of the game the way he likes it played: as pure golf in exceptional surrounds with service to match.

Such is the foundation of Palmer Premier, a new product from the Palmer stable that promises a “golf and luxury lifestyle experience elevated to the standards of Mr. Palmer himself.” The product includes services in five key areas: design, construction, agronomics, operations and communications.

Arnold Palmer's Busy Season

apdc-publisher — 2007-01-01T07:00:00-05:00

With Everything Going on in the King's Life, it Seems his Only New Year's Resolution is to Stay Busy.

Designed to Impress

scurry — 2007-01-01T04:00:00-05:00

With a new home and a new name, Arnold Palmer Design Company is busy with the new Premier series of golf courses, among other things…

The K Club Ready For Major Test

apdc-publisher — 2006-09-12T16:58:49-05:00

Arnold Palmer Design Company marks a milestone at The 2006 Ryder Cup played next week in Ireland.

When The 2006 Ryder Cup commences next week at The K Club in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland, Arnold Palmer and his golf course design team are going to be looking on with a mixture of pride, excitement and intense interest. The 24 contestants from the United States and Europe who will decide the biennial competition September 22-24 will be challenged not only by one another, but also by a strong and finely tuned architectural achievement from the Arnold Palmer Design Company.

Palmer Recalls Ryder Cup Days

apdc-publisher — 2006-08-08T14:44:48-05:00

Champion golfer and architect plans to be in attendance as The 2006 Ryder Cup is contested at his K Club design.