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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 AWARDED HONORARY DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS
ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - Arnold Palmer and fellow golfers Tom Watson and Padraig Harrington were awarded honorary Doctor of Law degrees by the University of St Andrews in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to the sport of golf in front of a capacity audience of 1,000 in Younger Hall.
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