PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – Renowned golf course designer and Palmer Course Design co-founder, Ed Seay, was recently honored with the Dave Marr Memorial Award in conjunction with the Champion Tour’s Administaff Small Business Classic. Long-time friend and business partner Arnold Palmer and Tour veteran Miller Barber presented Seay with the distinguished award.
"It was an honor for me to present my friend, Ed, with this award," Palmer said. "We have had a lot of fun over the years creating some memorable courses for one of the greatest games ever invented. Ed’s impact on golf has been tremendous. He is very deserving of this honor."
The Dave Marr Memorial Award was established in 1998 in honor of Marr, who was a longtime PGA Tour player and broadcaster who passed away after battling cancer. The award recognizes individuals who epitomize the qualities for which Marr was known; sportsmanship, honesty, character and an ardent passion for the game of golf.
As the 2005 recipient, Seay joins a distinguished list of honorees including Palmer, Byron Nelson, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and former President George Bush.
Seay has been engaged in golf course architecture and recreational development planning for nearly 40 years. Seay’s philosophy of designing beautiful and enjoyable golf courses with practicality in their design and construction is evident in Palmer Course Design courses throughout the world. Seay and Palmer began working together in 1972 and formed Palmer Course Design in 1979. Prior to joining Palmer, Seay had the distinction of designing many well-known courses including Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, which hosted THE PLAYERS Championship from 1977 through 1981. Seay has participated in the design, construction and promotion of more than 350 golf courses worldwide.
Seay continues to be involved with state, regional and national golf associations. He was president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) from 1976 to 1977 and is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Urban Land Institute, the National Golf Foundation, Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association, the Golf Development Institute’s Advisory Board and sits on the board of the Board of Advisors for the World Golf Hall of Fame.
In addition to receiving the Dave Marr Memorial Award, Seay will be presented with the Distinguished Service Award from the ASGCA Board of Governors at its meeting annual meeting in March 2006 in Pinehurst, N.C. and has been nominated for the Don Rossi Award, given by the Golf Course Builders Association.
Founded on the philosophy and standards of excellence set forth by the game’s ambassador, Arnold Palmer, Palmer Course Design has created some of golf’s most memorable and awe-inspiring courses throughout the world. With nearly 300 active projects and open golf courses in 38 states and 23 countries, Palmer Course Design applies fundamental design elements to any style of course and is committed to providing a great golf experience as the company continues to develop its exciting new designs.
For more information about Palmer Course Design, call (904) 285-3960 or visit www.palmerdesign.com.
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