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PGA National-The Champion
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Rating based on (21) customer reviews
400 Avenues Of The Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3698
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About PGA National-The Champion (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
The Champion Course at PGA National Resort & Spa was built with tournament play in mind. Originally laid out by Tom Fazio and redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1990, the Champion has played host to some of golf's biggest events including the 1983 Ryder Cup, the 1987 PGA Championship and the PGA Seniors' Championship from 1982-2000. Currently the host of the PGA TOUR's Honda Classic each March, the Champion continues to wow and challenge the world's best players year in and year out. Ernie Els took home the title in 1998 with a big finish in Sunday's final round. Designated by Nicklaus as "The Bear Trap," holes 11, 15, 16 and 17 provide one of the toughest stretches in all of golf. However, with five sets of tees you can choose the challege that's right for you.
Honors
- Champion Course at PGA National/1983 Ryder Cup Matches/1987 PGA Championship/PGA Srs' Championship
Course Detail:
- Year Built: 1990
- Architect: Jack Nicklaus
- Fairway Grass: Bermuda
- Green: Bermuda
- Winter Fairway: Bermuda
- Winter Green: Bermuda
Course Amenities:
- Carts
- Clubhouse
- Club Rentals
- Lessons
- Lockers
- Practice Facilities
- Proshop
- Restaurant
- Showers
Course Advisements:
- Softspikes Required
- Proper Golf Attire Required
Course Restrictions
- No Restrictions at this time.
Surcharges reflect the extra cost, per round, per golfer to play better courses.
This course is available only to guests of PGA National Resort & Spa, and golf is included in the resort's daily rate. Please click here for resort pricing.
Specials or Packages
Palm Beach Gardens, FL: 3 Nights, 3 Rounds
PGA National Resort & Spa
Enjoy 3 nights at the PGA National Resort & Spa and 3 rounds of golf at the following courses:
- PGA National-The Champion
- PGA National-The Estate
- PGA National-The Haig
We can arrange any number of nights or rounds that your group wishes. Prices vary. Call 888-471-4712 to speak to an agent.
Special Offers
No special offers at this time.
Golfer Comments (4)
Last comment on: 02/07/2011
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Richard (New York, NY) says:
very expensive to walk this course with caddy. they should adjust price downward. also should permit carts to cross fairway so not necessary to take caddy and walk, if you prefer to ride.
Commented on 02/07/2011
Sven says:
Tough but great course. Survived the bear trap :-)
Commented on 12/16/2009
Greg (Chagrin Falls, OH) says:
Course was great, although very wet from rain the previous days. Still, it's one of the prettiest courses I've ever played. Didn't think it's as hard as billed.
Commented on 10/30/2007
Todd (Schenectady, NY) says:
It was the best course I've ever played. excellent shape after the honda classic as well...
Commented on 03/20/2007