Arnold Palmer: A Biography

Biography provided by Palmer Course Design This biography was given to us by the late Mr. Ed Seay, formerly of Palmer Course Design, not too long after we met Mr. Palmer at the opening of the club now known as the Mid-South Club in Southern Pines, NC. Mr. Palmer posed for a picture on the putting green there. I have to say that he was one of the nicest celebrities I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Notice how he was wearing his street... [Read More...]

Don’t miss the “Pine Crest” in Pinehurst

Most golf destinations have that special place that you just have to visit to make your golf package experience complete.  In the Sandhills-Pinehurst area of North Carolina, that place is The Pine Crest Inn, located in the heart of the Village of Pinehurst.  You can tell right away that you have found someplace special!  Built in 1913 and  once owned/operated by legendary golf course designer Donald Ross, the “Pine Crest” is a favorite... [Read More...]

Charleston still making history-in Golf!

Most people think of history when they think of Charleston and with good reason.    The original name of the city was “Charles Town”, when the city was founded in 1670 and named for King Charles II.  The Civil War began here at Ft. Sumter in 1861 and the quaint downtown area has maintained a large number of historical structures.  But there’s a new war going on today in Charleston as golfers from around the globe are  waging... [Read More...]