Architect
Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer grew up around course maintenance and construction as the son of the greenkeeper at Latrobe Country Club in Pennsylvania, an upbringing that shaped a lifelong interest in design. He entered the business formally in 1972, partnering with Ed Seay to found what became Palmer Course Design. Palmer lent his name and design involvement to hundreds of courses worldwide, most notably Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, which he owned and which hosts a PGA Tour event now named in his honor. His design work extended across dozens of countries alongside his playing career.
- Courses on BogeyMap
- 65
- States
- 24
- Avg LooperScore
- 76.3
- Highest rated
- Deacons Lodge Golf Course
Biography
Arnold Palmer grew up around course maintenance and construction as the son of the greenkeeper at Latrobe Country Club in Pennsylvania, an upbringing that shaped a lifelong interest in design. He entered the business formally in 1972, partnering with Ed Seay to found what became Palmer Course Design. Palmer lent his name and design involvement to hundreds of courses worldwide, most notably Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, which he owned and which hosts a PGA Tour event now named in his honor. His design work extended across dozens of countries alongside his playing career.
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