Detailed description of PGA National Resort, Champions Course
PGA National Resort is a Resort, 90 hole golf facility located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The facility has five 18-hole golf courses. They are The Champions Course, The Palmer Course, The Squire Course, The Fazio Course, and The Estates Course.
The Champions Course
The course first opened for play in 1981. The Champions Course was designed by Tom & George Fazio. The course was redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1990 and again in 2002. The finishing holes, #15, #16, and #17 are known as the "Bear Trap," because they all require shots over water.
The Champion Course is the most revered of all the courses at PGA National. The Champ was the site of the 1983 Ryder Cup, the 1987 PGA Championship, as well as the permanent home for the PGA Seniors' Championship from 1982-2000 and today features The Honda Classic.
Black tees: 7,048 yards, course rating 75.2, slope rating 148.
Gold tees: 6,727 yards, course rating 73.4, slope rating 145.
Blue tees: 6,373 yards, course rating 71.8, slope rating 138.
White tees: 5,984 yards, course rating 69.9, slope rating 129.
Red tees: 5,145 yards, course rating 71.7, slope rating 136.
$66 (cart included), played on Wednesday, May 2011 at 8am
The conditions were good. It's a course that you should play at least once, given the signature holes (Bear Trap).
Guest (cart included), played on Saturday, November 2009 at 6am
This course is the sight of the Honda Classic on the PGA Tour. If possible when in the area it is great to tee it up on the Champ.
$101 (cart included), played on Wednesday, March 2009 at 10am
One of the best courses I have played. Very nice in all respects.
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Guest (cart not included), played on Friday, July 2015 at 7:31 AM
I was very disappointed with this golf course. It was very unimpressive for hosting a Tour event. A very good course, but don't have too high of expectations for it.