Arnold Palmer to Take Over WDW's Golf Courses

A major change has been announced just today. All of Walt Disney World's signature golf courses (Disney’s Palm and Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista, Osprey Ridge and Oak Trail golf courses) will be managed by a third-party company, starting on September 25, 2011. Read more about this important news:

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Golf Announcement

    Walt Disney World Resort and Arnold Palmer Golf Management have signed a 20-year strategic alliance to create even more magic for Disney golfers. 

    Beginning Sept. 25, 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. As part of this long-term alliance agreement, golf legend Arnold Palmer and his associated design team will be actively engaged in strategic development and design innovations. 

    Future enhancements include plans to add unique features to the courses and modify Disney’s Palm to become an Arnold Palmer designed course with special elements personally designed by him. Drawing on Arnold Palmer Golf Management’s expertise and experience enables us to build on our mutual strengths and extend our appeal among leisure players and avid golfers. 

    In addition, Arnold Palmer Golf Management adds a family-friendly vacation offering to its portfolio of more than 65 private clubs and championship golf courses throughout the United States.

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What does it mean for guests? Well, as you have read, it is a very good news. Indeed, sponsors are usually much more willing to spend money on the attractions they represent, to maintain a positive image, so the introduction of this new sponsor will mean that Disney's golf courses may soon receive a lot more attention.