Saturday, 1 February 2014

DESIGNED OVER 600 COURSES IN LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER

Golf architect Larry Packard, 101, dies

Golf architect Larry Packard, 101, dies

FROM GOLF WEEK WEBSITE
Larry Packard, one of the most prolific golf course architects of the post-World War II era, died on January  28 at his home at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida. Packard was 101.
E Lawrence ("Larry") Packard was best known for designing and working on over 600 golf courses, including the famed Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort, which is a favorite of US PGA Tour players. Mr. Packard, a longtime Innisbrook resident, enjoyed a long and distinguished career.
Read more about Larry Packard:
Mr. Packard’s Life Story
To view the names of some of the courses Larry built,
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