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Arnold Palmer, Concord Hospitality to Build Springhill Suites Hotel in Latrobe, Pa.

"Green" Hotel Expected to Open in 2011

LATROBE, PA./RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C., July 27, 2010 – Officials of a joint venture that includes Palmer Hospitality, L.P, owned by golfing legend Arnold Palmer, Concord Hospitality Enterprises, one of the nation's top-ranked hotel developer/owner/operators, and Keith H. McGraw, a Sewickley, Pa.-based Concord partner, today announced plans to build a 109-suite Springhill Suites by Marriott hotel in Latrobe, Pa. Located near the intersection of Route 30 and Route 981, the four-story hotel will be directly across from one of the area's largest employers, Kennarnetal Inc., and in close proximity to Latrobe Country Club, Palmer's home course.

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Palmer Portrait Supports Kids

Kingdom Magazine is auctioning Nespresso's Arnold Palmer portrait to benefit the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children (arnoldpalmerhospital.com).

From now until the end of October, enter a bid at arnieskingdom.com and you could win a stay in Orlando and meet the man himself.

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GREATER PITTSBURGH GOLF PREMIERE AT PALMER'S LATROBE COUNTRY CLUB TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

LATROBE, PA – On Monday June 7, Arnold Palmer will be the Premiere Honoree for the Greater Pittsburgh Golf Premiere which raises funds for the Western Pennsylvania Region of the American Cancer Society.

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PALMER RECEIVES CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today at 1:30pm, Arnold Palmer will stop at the White House where President Barack Obama will sign into law The Congressional Gold Medal honoring the golf legend.

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FOXSports.com: Catching up with The King at his castle

By Adam Schupak, FOXSports.com LATROBE, Pa. - Arnold Palmer rises from his regular lunch table in the men's grill at Latrobe Country Club. Heads turn and Palmer returns smiles as he approaches the table where I'm seated with his grandson and star pupil, Will Wears, to learn how the 14-year-old played this morning. Palmer stands behind Will's chair, places those great big oven mitts of his on the boy's shoulders, and asks: "So, what did you shoot today?" With a tinge of disappointment in his voice, Will reports carding another ho-hum 73, matching the score he posted to win Latrobe's junior club championship in July. It wasn't quite the sterling 68 he had crafted recently while partnering with grandpa in a match. Read the full story at FOXsports.com   More...

SENATE PASSES BACA BILL TO HONOR ARNOLD PALMER

Bill Awards Congressional Gold Medal to Golfing Legend, Awaits President’s Signature into Law
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate passed legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) that awards the Congressional Gold Medal to world famous golf professional Arnold Palmer. The Arnold Palmer Gold Medal Act, H.R. 1243, officially recognizes Palmer for his service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf. The legislation first passed the House of Representatives this past April, and was unanimously passed by the Senate earlier today.    More...

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY ARNOLD PALMER

Born September 10, 1929 to Milfred Jerome (Deacon) and Doris Palmer is Arnold Daniel Palmer. As the legend turns 80, many articles have been published by the media celebrating the storied career and life of the all-american Arnold Palmer.   More...

PALMER CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY WITH STYLE

This September 10th, 2009 legendary golfer and philanthropist Arnold Palmer celebrates his 80th birthday in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of his namesake hospital.    More...

USGA MUSEUM LAUNCHES ARNOLD PALMER MEMORY BOOK

The United States Golf Association is inviting the public to participate in a very special project to celebrate a true sporting legend and a great American.

Arnold Palmer will be celebrating his 80th birthday on September 10, 2009. To honor the occasion, the USGA Museum has launched an online Arnold Palmer Memory Book. The purpose of the Web site is to collect personal stories and memories of Arnold, and allow the public to view other fans’ appreciation of him. Fans can submit their reflections about Arnold in the form of words, images or video.

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