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.
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Course Rating
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Excellent - 5.0, Poor - 1.0
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| Overall Satisfaction |
4.9 |
| Course Conditions |
4.7 |
| Pace of Play |
4.4 |
| Value |
4.1 |
| Staff and Service |
4.5 |
| Clubhouse and Pro-shop |
4.3 |
| Practice Facilities |
4.3 |
* Based on 18 reviews
Last Review on: 03/11/2010 |
Golfer Comments | About Ratings & Comments
Last Comment on: 12/16/2009
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Course Information
Course Detail:
- Year Built: 1990
- Architect: Jack Nicklaus
- Honors: Champion Course at PGA National/1983 Ryder Cup Matches/1987 PGA Championship/PGA Srs' Championship
- Fairway Grass: Bermuda
- Green: Bermuda
- Winter Fairway: Bermuda
- Winter Green: Bermuda
Course Amenities:
- Proshop
- Clubhouse
- Practice Facilities
- Lockers
- Showers
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- Restaurant/Bar
- Lessons
- Rentals
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Course Advisements:
- Softspikes Required
- Proper Golf Attire Required
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Surcharges
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.
Tee Information
| Tee Name |
Par |
Yards |
Slope |
USGA |
| Black |
72 |
7,048 |
148 |
75.2 |
| Gold |
72 |
6,727 |
145 |
73.4 |
| Blue |
72 |
6,373 |
138 |
71.8 |
| White |
72 |
5,984 |
129 |
69.9 |
| Red |
72 |
5,145 |
136 |
71.7 |
Course Restrictions
No Restrictions at this time.
