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PGA NATIONAL-THE CHAMPION
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

PGA NATIONAL-THE CHAMPION
Rating
Excellent - 5.0
Poor - 1.0
Overall Satisfaction 5.0
Course Conditions 4.6
Pace of Play 4.6
Value 4.1
Staff and Service 4.4
Clubhouse and Pro-shop 4.1
Practice Facilities 4.3
* Based on 12 reviews
Golfer Comments
About Ratings & Comments

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.

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 Advisements:
  • Softspikes Required
  • Proper Golf Attire Required
Course Amenities:
  • Proshop
  • Clubhouse
  • Practice Facilities
  • Lockers
  • Showers
  • Restaurant/Bar
  • Lessons
  • Rentals
Special Notes:
Please note: The courses at PGA National are only available to resort guests. Please see the PGA National listing under resorts, or call for details.

CHARGES

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 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




RESTRICTIONS, AERIFYING, OVERSEEDING
Period Days Comment
12-05-08
to
12-05-08
Fri - Not available due to Pepsi Pro-Am
12-07-08
to
12-07-08
Sun - Not available due to Pepsi Pro-Am
11-01-07
to
12-31-10
Sun - Mon - Tue - Wed - Thu - Fri - Sat 'Cart Path Only' all year/ No Medical flags ever!