PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – Palmer Course Design announces company co-founder and president, Ed Seay, recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) board of governors for his tremendous contributions to the organization and its members. Seay was recently presented with the award during the ASGCA’s 60th annual meeting in Pinehurst, N.C.
"Receiving this award from my peers is a humbling honor," Seay said. "The golf industry is a special fellowship and I am very proud to be a part of it."
Seay was president of the ASGCA from 1976 to 1977, the inaugural year of the United States Golf Association’s (USGA) associate membership program. Seay recognized the importance of supporting the USGA and encouraged the ASGCA to maintain 100 percent membership in the organization, which had a tremendous impact on its success. Seay also pushed for greater prominence and influence for ASGCA members in the golf industry.
Seay began his career in 1964 as an associate for golf course architect Ellis Maples. Maples learned his craft from his father, Frank, who was a construction and greens superintendent and from Scottish golf course architect, Donald Ross, the hand behind Pinehurst Courses No. 1, 2 and 3. Maples also left his mark at the famed Pinehurst Country Club as the architect for Course No. 5. Under Maples, Seay was involved in the design and construction of 27 golf courses — a number that would grow over the next 40 years to more than 350 courses worldwide.
Seay began working with golf legend Arnold Palmer in 1971 and formed Palmer Course Design in 1979.
Seay continues to be involved with state, regional and national golf associations. Seay is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the National Golf Foundation, Florida Turf-Grass Association, Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Urban Land Institute.
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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