[QUOTE=villages07;397963]There was a prior thread on TOTV that part of the fee for every round at AP goes to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children or other charitable causes. That was part of the reason why fees are higher there.
That's my understanding too.
Others say it's because Arnie designed 18 holes and when he saw another 9 he was going to pull his name off. When he played Riley Grove it became his favorite...... I love the course and pay much more up here for less quality...
Another story goes that if he ever notices a decline in the course conditions he will pull his name off which explains why it is always in better condition than most... Additional maintainance costs?
Like Lopez, I think Nancy would have a problem if they let her course slip as she lives and plays there......just sayin'
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