Arnold Palmer Design: Latest News

USGA MUSEUM LAUNCHES ARNOLD PALMER MEMORY BOOK

scurry — 2009-05-18T16:36:15-05:00

The United States Golf Association is inviting the public to participate in a very special project to celebrate a true sporting legend and a great American.

Arnold Palmer will be celebrating his 80th birthday on September 10, 2009. To honor the occasion, the USGA Museum has launched an online Arnold Palmer Memory Book. The purpose of the Web site is to collect personal stories and memories of Arnold, and allow the public to view other fans’ appreciation of him. Fans can submit their reflections about Arnold in the form of words, images or video.

APDC Update

scurry — 2009-05-12T11:42:26-05:00

An iconic facelift, some exotic drama and an educated game are all paving the way for great play with the Arnold Palmer Design Company

PALMER HONORED AT GOLF BUSINESS FORUM, PLAYS ST. ANDREWS

scurry — 2009-05-01T09:53:47-05:00

Arnold Palmer takes off in his Cessna Citation X from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport at his Latrobe, PA, hometown on Monday, May 4, and flies to Cardiff, Wales, to attend the Golf Business Forum, at which he will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award the next day.

Arnold Palmer, Inc.

scurry — 2009-03-05T16:19:58-05:00

We all know that Arnold Palmer’s role in golf is legendary, but his impact on business has been as remarkable. Chris Rodell takes a look at the books and gets sold on The King’s global influence...

APDC Update

scurry — 2009-02-03T16:04:31-05:00

Whether you're a cowboy or a jet-setter, you’ll find an Arnold Palmer Design Company course to suit your game. Saddle up and hit the road for these great APDC destinations

Tropical Gem

scurry — 2009-01-06T14:36:55-05:00

NEWPORT DUNES OPENS TO GREAT REVIEWS

scurry — 2008-12-10T09:00:43-05:00

Newport Dunes Golf Club in Port Aransas, Texas, just opened this autumn, but the Arnold Palmer-designed course is already being recognized as one of the few true links courses in the United States. It has no trees and lots of wind and roll, making it a must-play destination for links course lovers.

PALMER COURSE SELECTED BEST IN CHINA

scurry — 2008-10-31T17:40:54-05:00

A golf course designed by Arnold Palmer Design Company – Beijing Cascades – has been selected as the "Best New Course in China 2007-2008" by Golf Magazine China.

"It’s very nice to be recognized as doing the best work in China right now. We intend to maintain that reputation with our work there in the future," said Arnold Palmer about the No. 1 designation.

The design of the 18 holes at Beijing Cascades Country Golf Club began in May 2005 and the 7,272-yard, par-72 golf course opened in 2007. The location is in Beijing’s Chaoyang District, on Dongwei Road.

Arnold Palmer Design reached the Chinese capital three decades after Palmer reintroduced golf to that country. Palmer's Chung Shan Hot Spring design in southern China in the 1980s was the first new golf course in the country in more than half a century and touched off China’s still-on-going golf boom.

A private golf club for members only, Beijing Cascades features deluxe villas designed by DFS Architects of Canada and a top-notch clubhouse which includes a swimming pool, restaurant, cafeteria, pro shop, business center, meeting rooms and guest rooms.

Beijing Cascades takes its name from the breathtaking scenes of cascading water to be found on the property. Clear lakes, winding bridges and manicured gardens may also be seen.

An additional nine holes at Beijing Cascades have been designed and are currently under construction. The new holes should be open next year, and Palmer promises they will be "just as stunning as the first 18."

Work is also underway on a new Arnold Palmer Design course in Kunming, China, and should be completed next year.

Design Abroad

scurry — 2008-10-01T17:02:54-05:00

Q&A with The King

scurry — 2008-09-01T17:36:48-05:00

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…