"We are excited to be partnering with Arnold Palmer, one of the most successful names in the game of golf. Arnold Palmer's popularity is legendary and his name provides unquestioned authenticity to our products," said Rod McGeachy, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tandy Brands. "This new license agreement is a significant win for Tandy Brands, helping further strengthen our current golf category business as well as opening up additional channels of distribution."

"We are pleased to partner with Tandy Brands, as their product and expertise in the belt category fit well within the Arnold Palmer brand," said Cori Britt, VP of Arnold Palmer Enterprises. "As we work to ensure the Arnold Palmer brand is positioned for success, Tandy Brands provides the product and distribution to help us accomplish that goal."

About Tandy Brands

Tandy Brands is a leading designer and marketer of branded men's, women's and children's accessories, including belts, gifts and small leather goods. Merchandise is marketed under various national as well as private brand names through all major retail distribution channels.

About Arnold Palmer Enterprises

Arnold Palmer is many things to many people...world famous golf immortal and sportsman, highly-successful business executive, prominent advertising spokesman, skilled aviator, talented golf course designer and consultant, devoted family patriarch and a man with a down-to-earth common touch. Palmer is President of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, Inc., a multi-division structure which encompasses his global commercial activity and has continuously grown and evolved for over five decades by delivering on a promise of value, integrity and honesty. Arnold Palmer's licensing, endorsements, and spokesman associations are prevalent worldwide. For more information visit: www.arnoldpalmer.com

As part of this multi-year agreement, Moore will exclusively wear Arnie during all competitions, display the logo on his shirts, make appearances on behalf of the company and be featured in its marketing initiatives.

"Mr. Palmer is among my all-time idols as a golfer and a person, so competing in these clothes and being so closely associated with his style legacy is a dream come true," says Moore. "The research that went into each piece is really evident and when you combine those timeless elements with advanced technical fabrics you've got something great."

"When we discussed the guy to become the modern face of Arnie, Ryan was No. 1 on everyone's list," says Geoff Tait, Creative Director for Arnie and Quagmire. "He truly gets our vision and is a dapper guy who's always moving mainstream menswear trends onto the fairways."

Recently ranked one of "The 25 Coolest Athletes of All Time" by GQ, which previously named him one of the "50 Most Stylish Men of the Past 50 Years," Mr. Palmer was also honored as one of "The 75 Best Dressed Men of All Time" by Esquire. The Arnie collection was developed through countless hours researching primary source material - including Mr. Palmer's personal library of photographs and archive of historically significant garments. It is set for three deliveries in 2012, each with a distinct aesthetic:

1950s (February) - During this period, Mr. Palmer showcased slim, clean-fitting clothes. He preferred fitted pants and tops with short plackets, small collars and shorter sleeves. Red was a prominent color in his wardrobe and is exclusively found in the 1950s collection.

1960s (April) - While dominating the competition, Mr. Palmer was also looking the part. Wider legged pants, wider collars and longer shirt plackets were the style of the day. No golfer of the era looked as naturally cool as Mr. Palmer, especially in his staple color of blue, which is exclusively found in the 1960s collection.

1970s (July) - While piloting his own plane around the world, Mr. Palmer's wardrobe continued to evolve and set trends. He chose shirts with slightly wider collars and long plackets, but the fit of his pants more closely resembled a modern boot cut. His color palette also became more subdued, hence grey being the signature color exclusive to the 1970s collection.

For more information: www.arniewear.com, www.facebook.com/ArnieWear or 800.652.9839.

Behind Arnie

Two buddies who met on a golf trip, Geoff Tait and Bobby Pasternak founded Quagmire in 2005 and were named "Canadian Executives of the Year" by ScoreGolf Magazine in 2011. The line - which includes men's, women's and kid's golf and lifestyle clothing - is available at hundreds of pro shops and off-course retailers throughout North America.

Quagmire's management partner is the 32-year-old Jaytex Group, the Canada licensee of famous brands Kenneth Cole Reaction, Tommy Bahama, Original Penguin, Gant, Union Bay and Ben Sherman.

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No golfer was more associated with Bob Hope or the tournament that featured Hope's name than Arnold Palmer. Not only did Palmer win the Bob Hope Classic five times between 1960 and 1973, but the 1973 event was Palmer's last of 62 victories on the PGA Tour.

Palmer was also a friend of Hope, appearing on Hope's television specials and even making a cameo appearance in one of Hope's movies, Call Me Bwana.

So Palmer is both nostalgic and realistic about the changes that have come to Hope's old tournament.

Palmer also said he is happy to see the tournament aligned with former President Bill Clinton.

Palmer saw the importance of two other former presidents, Dwight Eisenhower and Gerald Ford, for the tournament specifically and golf in general.

Both Eisenhower and Ford helped grow the game and bring fans to the Hope event.

"(Clinton) will do a lot for the tournament," Palmer said.

In Palmer's time in professional golf dating back to his win in the 1954 U.S. Amateur, he has seen both the rise and fall of celebrity golf on the PGA Tour.

Read the full story on USAToday.com

Palmer, 82, was playing a friendly round with Dick Ferris, Bill Damron, Bruce Walters and Will Carey.

The Callaway staff pro icon teed up on the 163-yard hole with a brand new Callaway Razr XF 5-iron, the first time he used that set of clubs.

"Wow, that felt good!" said Palmer.

"It was into a cross-wind from the left. The ball landed 10 feet short and politely rolled up into the hole," Palmer explained. "I enjoyed the new irons very much. It was the first time I used them and I made a hole-in-one, so it was quite a surprise. I'm actually going out to hit some more balls today because I'm excited to play with this new equipment."

The hole-in-one was part of an impressive round of golf. Palmer carded a 79—going out in 40 and coming home in 39—to best his age by three shots, but said the hole-in-one put a dent in his wallet. "It cost me quite a lot of money (at the 19th hole)...and I didn't mind one bit," Palmer quipped.

The golf legend then posed the question, "I wonder how many aces we've all had?"

They have made 50 aces among them.

T.J., Tony Martell's son for whom the Foundation is named, was an avid golfer in high school with a single-digit handicap. Before passing away, he considered Arnold Palmer to be one of his greatest heroes. He followed Palmer with great interest and should be considered a member of Arnie's Army, if not in body then surely in spirit.

"For a short time, engrossed in Arnie's book, I had T.J. back with me - excited as the golf loving teenager he was. Being a music company executive I had the opportunity to introduce T.J. to many rock stars, but his idol, throughout all his high school and college years was always Arnie Palmer." said Tony Martell, Chairman & Founder. "Mr. Palmer embodies the spirit, generosity, and hope of my beloved T.J., making November 3rd the high point of all our past Gala honorees."

For nearly a half century, Arnold Palmer's charismatic personality, swashbuckling style of golf and unfailing sense of kindness and thoughtfulness have endeared him to millions throughout the world.

Palmer and his late wife Winnie have supported numerous philanthropic causes, including serving as honorary national chairman of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation for 20 years, nature conservation, cancer prevention and women's and children's health. He has founded the Arnold Palmer Pavilion at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the Arnold Palmer Medical Center in Orlando, Florida where the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies are located, which in just over two decades has risen from a community hospital serving Central Florida to an internationally-known health care institution, now ranked as one of the country’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report.

"This is a wonderful honor to receive from an organization that so generously gives to such an admirable cause." said Palmer. "I am so pleased, especially for the relationship our hospital and community hope to establish with the T.J. Martell Foundation."

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Even two years later, the renovation of the Bay Hill Club & Lodge continues to be praised and cherished.

Critics have blasted changes at some other high-profile tournament courses -- notably Dubsdread at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club near Chicago and the West Course at the Wentworth Club in England -- but not Bay Hill.

Members, guests, managers and, most important, the PGA Tour pros who tee it up every March in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, have embraced Palmer's thoughtful work to the bunkers and green complexes. The new grass on the greens, Emerald Bermuda, has been deemed "the right fit" by all. The renovation, which was completed Sept. 10, 2009, gives the King another reason to celebrate his birthday each year.

Bay Hill's tournament-quality greens

With the new grass, members and guests enjoy tournament-quality greens almost year-round. Matt Beaver, Bay Hill's superintendent, said today's greens require less off-season maintenance, reducing the number of annual aerifications from three or four down to two.

Bay Hill General Manager Ray Easler said the greens receive shots better. He also noted their more-subtle slopes are a fairer test of golf.

"It takes a couple years for new greens to take hold, so you can manicure them how you like," he said. "This grass has done a great job the past couple years. We are really pleased with the choice.

It is a strong grass. It takes the heat and maintenance well. It takes over-seeding extremely well, and it comes back. That's all in the plus column."

Rewind to 2010 during the first Arnold Palmer Invitational, where players were immediately smitten with the changes.

Phil Mickelson, normally quite outspoken, said "everything was changed for the better." Mickelson was especially happy the fourth and 16th holes transitioned back into the risk-reward par 5s of the past.

Ernie Els, the 2010 champion who has taken heat for his work as a designer at Wentworth Club, was especially kind, calling the course brilliant.

"The shaping is different," Els said then. "The bigger bunkers, you know, they have the edges that flow through the bunkers. I think it's very well designed. Some of the new green complexes are good. They (create) really tough pin positions. I mean, 11-under won. I know I was 14-under through 67 holes, but, you know, for a par 72, 11-under winning, that's pretty good.

"That's where, as a designer, that's where you want the winning score to be."

Bay Hill Club & Lodge: The verdict

Scott Wellington, the tournament director of the Invitational, admits he was surprised to hear such glowing reviews so early.

Flash-faced bunkers provide definition that may have been lacking. And the newly shaved areas around the greens, at holes 1-6 and 10-18, add a whole new dimension of shot-making that is easier for amateurs but requires more precision and thinking from pros.

Wellington said the revamped version of Bay Hill isn't necessarily tougher, even though the course throws more sand than ever at players. He indicated Palmer isn't looking at other changes, but added, "You never know."

"Mr. Palmer is always looking to do subtle tweaking, but to do anything significant, (I think) the golf course stands up on its own," Wellington said. "To add a tee or lengthen a tee where we have room to do that, I think those are the kinds of things Mr. Palmer looks at year in and year out."

Simpson’s team — he was paired with amateurs John Spanos, Todd Goergen and Pete and Burney Jennings — won the title.

The event capped a weekend that included Bill Haas opening the gate at the football game and the golf complex being named for Palmer during a Sunday reception.

Golf Channel features Palmer, WFU

The Golf Channel’s Win McMurry caught up with Palmer and the tour pros who have followed in Palmer’s footsteps. Bill Haas, the reigning FedEx Cup champion, talks about Palmer’s passion for Wake Forest: “It’s not often you can talk about golf and a school and you get choked up. It’s amazing how he cares about Wake Forest, and it makes you realize that this place is a special place. It’s more than a university to a lot of people, and just like him, we’re all proud to be a Wake Forest Demon Deacon.”

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Palmer picks Deacons duo

Arnold Palmer has one way to settle any debate about this season’s PGA Tour player of the year.

“I’d make Bill (Haas) and Webb (Simpson) co-players of the year,” Palmer, 82, said during the pro-am. “Of course, I’m a little biased toward the Wake guys. But they are both great guys, and I’m so happy to see them doing so well.”

Read about Palmer, Simpson and Haas in the Winston-Salem Journal

Mayor Laughlin proclaimed October 20, 2011 "Arnold Palmer Day" on Hilton Head in conjunction with Palmer's return to the island for the grand reopening of the Wexford Plantation golf course.

"Our town and community are committed to excellence in all that we do," said Mayor Laughlin, "and nothing exemplifies this better than Arnold Palmer and Wexford's new golf course."

Thursday morning, Palmer landed on the island aboard his Cessna Citation, accompanied by members of his design team, and following a tour of the new Wexford golf course that now bears his name, struck a ceremonial tee shot and entertained during a lunch and media event.

Palmer first made his mark on Hilton Head in 1969, when he captured the PGA TOUR's inaugural Heritage Classic on then brand-new Harbour Town Golf Links - his victory lending invaluable credibility to a tournament, a golf course and an entire island.

Now, Arnold Palmer Design Company (APDC) has added to his legacy on the island again by putting its signature stamp on the Wexford Plantation golf course. In this dynamic pairing, Palmer and his team brought their design style to a unique and elegant, 525-acre golf, yachting and tennis community in the heart of Hilton Head's bustling south end.

The 18-hole Wexford course was originally designed by Willard C. Byrd and opened in 1983. Wexford celebrated its first 25 years in the spring of 2008 and recently spent $3.9 million renovating its comfortably elegant, traditionally Coastal-style clubhouse strategically located facing Broad Creek's Marshlands and Wexford's picturesque private marina isolated by one of only three lock systems on the east coast of the United States. The club shut down its golf course for renovation in April and has now reopened as an Arnold Palmer Signature Course.

The new design winds through a magnificent display of stately southern residences within the plantation and is brilliantly blended with the natural setting to provide a meticulously maintained journey through tall, majestic Oaks and stately Pines, over intimate ponds and next to expansive Coastal Marshland to offer a unique but special experience.

Following the APDC renovation, each hole at Wexford now presents a distinctive look, challenge, or strategy in the form of risk and reward situations, heroic shots, preferred angles of approach or delicate plays that require thought, imagination and a deft touch. Width may be friend or foe depending on the slopes and angles between a golfer and their target.

APDC also renovated the Wexford driving range and golf practice area, mirroring the renovation of the golf course by adding enhanced tee space and target greens, while also improving visibility.

APDC has developed a worldwide reputation for designing golf courses that are unique and special. The firm is known for using the natural beauty of the land making each golf course compelling and authentic, featuring its own characteristics - a trait that made the company particularly attractive to the Wexford membership owners.

Considering Wexford's diverse membership - plenty of working professionals, 100-plus children, active boaters, tennis players, croquet players, golfers and retirees - the club wanted a golf course where three generations of members can play and have fun. APDC oversaw a fun and imaginative, complete remodel of the golf course.

Without sacrificing its character, APDC has allowed the Wexford golf course to fit the property naturally and provide the layout a more timeless feel and style. Palmer's design company has transformed the playing strategy, characteristics and look of the Wexford layout, while also incorporating design changes that have improved drainage and will reduce maintenance costs.

"Our intent was to create a new design in the spirit and tradition of America's classic golf courses and bring a modern interpretation or twist to their enduring standard and a few select template holes such as The Road Hole, Redan, Alps or Biarritz," said APDC Senior Architect Brandon Johnson, lead designer on the Wexford project.

Added APDC Senior Architect Thad Layton "Wexford is by no means a replica course, we take inspiration from certain places and our inspiration for the Wexford Plantation remodel is founded in traditional and classic Golf Course Architecture."

The Wexford renovation encompassed repositioning and reorienting tee complexes, significant bunker removal and strategic old/new bunker placement and modifying, along with tree removal, to increase sun exposure and widen fairway corridors. APDC also added more character to the greens and surrounding complexes, which now provide an enjoyable challenge featuring roll-offs, roll-ons and strong visuals.

"We wanted to give the golfer several options of play off the tee and around the greens to cause him or her to think about their upcoming shot," Johnson said. "By significantly reducing the amount of bunker space, repositioning them in more visible and strategic locations and widening the fairways we were able to add a previously missing strategic element to the golf course while allowing more room and avenues of play for the higher handicap player."

Since its inception in 1972, APDC has designed approximately 300 golf courses around the world that are acclaimed for their individually unique styles. In addition, the company is widely recognized among the preeminent experts in the field of renovation work, highlighted by its remodeling of world-renowned tournament venues such as Pebble Beach and Bay Hill.

While Wexford will stand as the only Arnold Palmer Signature Course on Hilton Head, this will not be Palmer's first design in the Lowcountry. APDC also designed Crescent Pointe in Bluffton, S.C., along with internationally renowned Old Tabby Links on nearby Spring Island.

"We are delighted to be back in the Lowcountry to create a special and unique golf experience for the membership at Wexford," said Mr. Palmer. "We hope the strategy, options and variety of play challenge your intellect and allow you to find the best ways to navigate the course based on your personal game. Wexford is a special place to us and we enjoyed the responsibility of remaking this exceptional club."

Arnold Palmer Hard is currently available in Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania and will continue to roll out nationally.

For more information visit the official website www.arnoldpalmerhard.com or Facebook.

As far as some are concerned, Wake Forest can never do enough to honor Arnold Palmer, the legendary golfer who always has a kind word for his school and who always is willing to help it raise money.

Palmer, who turned 82 this month, will be honored again next month when the Wake Forest practice facility takes his name. Palmer designed the state-of-art complex as a gift to the school, and it opened early last year to rave reviews.

Parts of the facility are still named for coaches Jesse Haddock and Dianne Dailey, but the entire complex will be named for Palmer.

Palmer attended old Wake Forest in the late 1940s and early 1950s and was the first ACC individual champion, winning the 1954 title at Old Town Club. He also is a former member of the school's board of trustees.

The golf complex will be named for Palmer the weekend of Oct. 15 — homecoming weekend at the school. Also, there are still spots available in the Oct. 17 Wake Forest Pro-Am at Old Town. The entry fee is $2,500, and includes two tickets to the Saturday football game against Virginia Tech, a clinic with putting guru Stan Utley, two tickets to a Sunday night reception to honor Palmer and the Monday pro-am.

The Sunday reception also is open to the public, at a cost of $250 a ticket. All proceeds from the reception and pro-am will go to the men's and women's golf programs.

Palmer, who will arrive in town Oct. 16, said through his spokesman, Doc Giffin, that he is excited about coming back to Wake Forest. He was here in 2009, and had the honor of opening the gate before the Maryland-Wake Forest football game at BB&T Field.

"It's going to be great to get back to Wake Forest for the pro-am," said Palmer, who will be involved in the tournament in some capacity. "I always have enjoyed participating in the past, and I'm glad that the pro-am is back this year. It means a lot to the golf programs and the university."

Several current and past PGA Tour stars who played at Wake Forest are scheduled to play in the pro-am, including Bill Haas and Webb Simpson and Champions Tour regulars Jay Haas, Jay Sigel and Gary Hallberg. Kyle Reifers, who is on the Nationwide Tour this season but will be back on the PGA Tour in 2012, also is expected to play, as is television analyst Billy Andrade.

John Buczek, the director of instruction at the facility and a former Deacons golfer under Haddock, said he likes the idea of naming the entire facility for Palmer.

"I think it's great," Buczek said. "He's kind of like the godfather of the Wake program so hearing that is good news for everybody who is a Wake Forest fan or alumni."

Anyone interested in more information on the pro-am can call 758-5626 or visit www.deaconclub.com.

You can listen to the 11:28 interview on GolfChannel.com

LAS VEGAS – As Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicks off this week in New York City, it’s perfect timing to pay homage to one of the golf world’s greatest style icons.

Arnold Palmer is certainly one of the coolest and winningest athletes of all time, capturing seven major championships and 92 professional titles, but he also knows how to dress, and has accolades to back that up. In 2010 Palmer was profiled in Esquire’s “The 75 Best Dressed Men of All Time” and is often referenced for the model golf course dress.

Thanks to a team of designers and visionaries, Arnold’s classic, clean and cool style has been recreated and consolidated into a new line, aptly named Arnie, directly inspired by the looks worn by Palmer during the peak decades of his playing career.

Geoff Tait and Bobby Pasternak, who founded Quagmire in 2005 after meeting on a golf trip, are the masterminds behind the new line, which, above all collections shown at this year’s PGA Expo, was the most unique and impactful.

In fact, in a PGA show that seemed to revolve around the “old school” throwback theme, Arnie, hits right on trend.

Tait and Pasternak worked closely with Palmer to ensure that the looks were authentic. They literally thumbed through Palmer’s closet in Latrobe, Pa., as they developed the line in addition to combing through Palmer’s library of photographs from the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

“It was a true honor when we received the phone call from Mr. Palmer’s camp asking if we’d be interested in discussing a new Arnie apparel collection,” said Tait, the creative director. “Having worked tremendously hard the past six years to perfect the Quagmire Golf brand’s service, quality, and distribution, we felt more than confident to take on such a wonderful venture.”

The 2012 Arnie line is comprised of four collections: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and Timeless. Each features “Palmer Performance” pieces that use technical fabrics to keep cool, dry, and comfortable. In addition, practically exact replicas of some of Palmer’s signature styles are included in the line. One shirt in each collection features the Arnold Palmer silhouette to distinguish these pieces as Palmer originals.

“The Arnie line of apparel represents the styles of clothing that are as popular today as they were in the earlier part of my career,” Palmer said. “It’s been a real thrill to see some of my signature pieces come back to life, and experience the enthusiasm Geoff and Bobby have for introducing them to the next generation.”

But this line is not just for the young. It appeals to all ages, just like Arnie himself does, and has, for generations.

The event is a 36-hole golf tournament, plus pro-am and clinics hosted by Portland native Peter Jacobsen.

Palmer attended every Fred Meyer Challenge, helping the event raise nearly $13 million for charity.

“For him to come now for the 18th straight time … it’s a world record for me,” says Jacobsen.

"I've always enjoyed it," said Palmer. "The people were always very nice, and the tournament and the golf course were great."

The event is being hosted at the Portland Golf Club where Palmer has a deep history, starting with an appearance in the Western Open during his first year on tour, in 1955, along with annual appearances in the Portland Open and in the 1982 U.S. Senior Open.

For more information please visit www.petersparty.com

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort and Arnold Palmer Golf Management signed a twenty-year strategic alliance today to create even more magic for Disney golfers. Arnold Palmer Golf Management will operate, manage, maintain and help promote all five Disney courses including Disney’s Palm and Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista, Osprey Ridge and Oak Trail golf courses.

“After 40 years as a golf course architect, I’m looking forward to this opportunity to contribute to Disney’s rich and storied golf legacy,” said Arnold Palmer. “I’ve enjoyed a lifetime of memories playing golf and it will be a great reward to pass that on to those who share a passion both for Disney and the game of golf.”

With an extensive following of serious golf enthusiasts, Arnold Palmer Golf Management is known for its excellent course conditions, pace of play, service standards and player development. In addition to course operation, the company also manages “Palmer Advantage”, a reciprocal club and concierge service program, that provides members with unique travel benefits and access to more than 250 private clubs, resorts and golf courses around the world.

“Drawing on Arnold Palmer Golf Management’s expertise and experience enables us to build on our mutual strengths and extend our appeal both among leisure players and avid golfers,” said Ken Potrock, senior vice president of Disney Sports Enterprises. “We’re excited about this new collaboration, which will benefit Disney guests and Palmer Advantage club members wanting a destination golf experience.”

The agreement gives Arnold Palmer Golf Management an opportunity to add a uniquely Disney, family-friendly golf destination to its portfolio of more than 65 private clubs and championship golf courses. Disney Golf will be promoted within the Palmer Advantage network of golf devotees, through a dedicated web site and featured within the exclusive publication, “Kingdom Magazine,” which celebrates Mr. Palmer’s contributions to the game of golf and extensive philanthropic ambassadorship.

“With a reputation for service excellence and exceptional family entertainment, Walt Disney World is an ideal complement to our member offerings,” said Jim Hinckley, president of Arnold Palmer Golf Management. “This collaboration will give our members both a superior golf experience and a one-of-a-kind family golf vacation.”

Since Walt Disney World opened with two 18-hole courses in 1971, golf has been a key component of the resort. Over the past four decades, Disney World has hosted professional and amateur golf tournaments, including one of the longest-running events in PGA Tour history – the PGA Tour’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic. Disney has also hosted the LPGA Tour, NCAA golf championships and dozens of celebrity golf tournaments.

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About Disney Golf
Walt Disney World Resort is one of the largest golf resorts in the country with a total of 81 holes on four 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole family-play course. All five courses are certified by Audubon International as cooperative wildlife sanctuaries. The resort includes:

• Disney’s Magnolia course -- Named for its 1500 magnolia trees, this course is one of the two original golf courses that opened with Walt Disney World Resort forty years ago. Designed by Joe Lee, the course has hosted final round play for PGA Tour events since 1971.
• Disney’s Palm course –Designed to accentuate the natural beauty of the land, the course opened in 1971 near Magic Kingdom. Recognized as one of America’s premier resort courses, it is anticipated that Disney’s Palm will be renovated to earn the designation of an Arnold Palmer designed course.
• Lake Buena Vista course – Built in 1972, the course adjacent to Downtown Disney and Saratoga Springs Resort stretches to 6,829 yards from the championship tees. As a past host for PGA, LPGA and USGA tour stops, the beautifully conditioned course is a challenge for pros and amateurs alike.
• Osprey Ridge course – Designed by Tom Fazio in 1992, the course will transition to Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort as part of their new luxury resort anticipated to open in 2013-14.
• Oak Trail course – one of Disney‘s most popular courses, this nine hole walking course is ideal for golfers of all ages and skill levels.

About Arnold Palmer Golf Management
Arnold Palmer Golf Management is owned by Dallas based Century Golf Partners, one of the leading and most experienced companies in the golf industry. Established to acquire and manage country clubs, resorts, and daily fee golf courses, Century has become one of the most respected companies in the country. Century’s business approach is to be a business partner, not just an operator. They have a successful track record of partnering with owners, members, and communities to help clubs and golf courses succeed. Their business philosophy has served them well as the portfolio under Century’s management has steadily increased over the past several years. Today, Century operates more than 65 courses and clubs. Century offers its club members unique traveling and local membership benefits called the “Palmer Advantage”, which provides access to clubs, resorts and daily fee courses throughout the Arnold Palmer Golf Management network. For more information visit Century’s websites at www.centurygolf.com or www.palmergolf.com.

The twelve legends will be on hand for various activities on Saturday and Sunday. Each day will feature nine of the legends competing in a team format with team members changing the following day. All twelve legends will be available each day to sign autographs in the Pioneer Press Expo Tent.

The Defending 3M Championship champion is David Frost.

The 3M Championship offers free admission, parking and shuttles to the public. Please visit the official website for more information.