The Champion

Originally designed by Tom and George Fazio for major tournament play, The Champion course at PGA National Resort & Spa was redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1990 and now hosts the Honda Classic each March on the PGA TOUR. Although The Champion has generous landing areas and spacious and accepting tif-eagle greens, golfers are presented with course management challenges throughout the round. This South Florida golf resort course has five sets of tees to make the course more playable for golfers of all levels. A "must play" stop on any avid golfer's list, The Champion features "The Bear Trap," which spans three demanding holes designed by Jack Nicklaus. Considered one of Florida's most notable golf challenges, USA Today calls The Bear Trap "one of the toughest stretches in golf."

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PAR: 72

QUICK FACTS:

• Designer: Tom & George Fazio
• Redesign: Jack Nicklaus
• Course Opened: November 17, 1981
• Redesign: 1990 and 2002
• Most Challenging Hole: No. 16
• Most Scenic Hole: No. 18
• Total Number of Sand Bunkers: 107
• Number of Water Hazards: 16 out of 18 holes
• Acreage of Course: 150
• Average Size of Greens: 6,400 sq. ft.

Virtual Flyover

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THE Estates

Designed by Karl Litten, The Estates course has an enjoyable mix of challenging and docile holes. The course sets up for any level of player as it is one of the shorter courses at PGA National Resort & Spa. Where golfers are tested is in the formidable placement of fairway bunkers and water hazards. Generous fairways at this course will often make stray tee shots more manageable and the large, inviting greens help keep the course fun for the high handicapper. Forced carries to many of the greens over either hazards or bunkers create a test that makes each round more enjoyable than the last and with a very open feeling created by the property-wide housing set backs, the course seems almost like a core golf course. The Estates course is located 5 miles west of the main resort.

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PAR: 72

QUICK FACTS:

• Designer: Karl Litten
• Course Opened: November 1984
• Purchased by PGA National: August 28, 1988
• Most Challenging Hole: No. 8
• Most Scenic Hole: No. 5
• Total Number of Sand Bunkers: 86
• Number of Water Hazards: 17 out of 18 holes
• Acreage of Course: 120
• Average Size of Greens: 6,800 sq. ft.

THE Palmer

Named after its designer, Arnold Palmer, this course is one of the more forgiving at PGA National from tee to fairway and known as a risk reward course. The open fairways and larger "Champion Bermuda" greens can be quite accommodating and invite players to take a chance if they dare as golfers are not overly penalized for missing the fairway or primary rough on most holes. There is a considerable amount of undulation through the fairway presenting the opportunity for uneven lies and creative shot making. The Palmer has a great series of finishing holes, with the 18th being one of the most scenic and picturesque par 5's on the property.

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PAR: 72

QUICK FACTS:

• Designer: Arnold Palmer
• Course Opened: February 28, 1984
• Most Challenging Hole: No. 17
• Most Scenic Hole: No. 18
• Total Number of Sand Bunkers: 49
• Number of Water Hazards: 16 out of 18 holes
• Acreage of Course: 120
• Average Size of Greens: 6,600 sq. ft.

THE HAIG

Designed by Tom and George Fazio and named after golf legend Walter Hagen, the Haig Course was the first to open for play at PGA National Resort & Spa. Fazio's goal in designing this spectacular choice among Palm Beach golf clubs was to create an outstanding quality course that would be playable for all types of golfers. The major design factor relates to the location of water hazards. There are no crossing water hazards meaning no forced carries eliminating a major obstacle for the high handicap golfer and creating a more relaxing experience. At 6,806 yards, the Haig is the third-longest course at PGA National and has the highest difficulty rating from the standard men's (white) and ladies' (red) tees. Both the 9th and 18th holes return to the clubhouse area, allowing play to start from the 1st and 10th tees making the Haig Course a convenient choice for 9-hole play in the afternoon.

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PAR: 72

QUICK FACTS:

• Designer: Tom & George Fazio
• Course Opened: March 4, 1980
• Most Challenging Hole: No. 8
• Most Scenic Hole: No. 18
• Total Number of Sand Bunkers: 69
• Number of Water Hazards: 15 out of 18 holes
• Acreage of Course: 115
• Average Size of Greens: 6,500 sq. ft.

THE Squire

Named after the immortal Gene Sarazen, the first golfer ever to win the professional Grand Slam, "the thinking man's course" is the ultimate test of accuracy and precision. Designed by Tom and George Fazio, the Squire is the shortest and the most exacting of the courses at PGA National Resort & Spa. Accuracy with fairway woods and long irons is tested on many tees and the new smaller "Emerald Bermuda" greens demand precise approach shots. Several doglegs provide a risk reward opportunity for any longer hitter as well. The Squire is surrounded by natural environmental areas and teeming with native vegetation, which attracts an abundance of wildlife. The 5th hole even runs along part of the wilderness preserve, which borders the west side of the PGA National community.

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PAR: 72

QUICK FACTS:

• Designer: Tom & George Fazio
• Course Opened: October 30, 1981
• Most Challenging Hole: No. 8
• Most Scenic Hole: No. 5
• Total Number of Sand Bunkers: 63
• Number of Water Hazards: 17 out of 18 holes
• Acreage of Course: 105
• Average Size of Greens: 6,300 sq. ft.