400 Ave of Champions,
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418
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+1 (800) 863 2819Pro shop
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The PGA National Golf Academy, combining a Dave Pelz Scoring Game School and David Leadbetter Golf Academy.The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Residential and wetlands.
Designer:
Original design by uncle/nephew team of George & Tom Fazio (1981); renovated, with some redesign, by Andy Staples of Staples Golf Design (2021).
The five 18-hole golf courses at PGA National are: Champion course (par-72; 7,045 yds from back tees); Fazio course (par-72; 7,050 yds; originally The Haig); Palmer course (par-72; 7,079 yds; originally The General course); Match course (par-72; 6,447 yds; originally The Squire course). Located 8 miles west of the main PGA National clubhouse is the Estate course (par-72; 6,694 yds). Also at PGA National is the nine-hole Par-3 Staple course (par-27).
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8 miles NW of West Palm Beach
PGA National (Match)
The Match course at PGA National (formerly known as The Squire course): designed by Tom Fazio and dedicated to Gene Sarazen, The Match is one of five 18-hole layouts here at PGA National. It was renovated and revamped in 2021 by Andy Staples, to provide a slightly different "match" type venue. Many would say it is also the most scenic of the five, routed through an unobtrusive residential development with plenty of natural ponds, small lakes and wetland areas.
The holes follow the design of many classic links courses; nine holes take you on an expansive journey away from the clubhouse, nine inward holes bring you steadily back. Immaculately presented in keeping with PGA National's high presentation standards, many holes are attractively lined by banyan trees, pines and oaks, as well as wetland areas.
Much of the layout exudes a relatively open feel, bringing with it the presence of ponds both large and small. These threatening water hazards run alongside several fairways and guard many greens. Also stylishly deployed around most greens is an array of relatively shallow, slightly raised lip bunkering, which is generally clear to see but not so easy to evade.
Pick of the holes (on the original Squire course) included the par-5 5th, its fairway squeezing between two scenic wetland areas, and the 12th and 13th holes. These handsome back-to-back par-4s, one long, the other short, are separated by an elegant stand of pines. As at the par-5 1st, the par-5 closing hole lays down a challenging carry over water to reach the green ... yet another excellent risk-reward opportunity on this thoroughly enjoyable but not overly long Tom Fazio layout.
Stay&Play at PGA National: luxury onsite accommodation available (see Where2Stay section below).
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Walking with caddies permitted; otherwise golf carts compulsory for visitors. Caddies available at all times.
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The Match course, formerly known as The Squire, was originally named in honour of golfing legend Gene Sarazen, the first player to win all four of the modern Majors and so record the first professional Grand Slam. Affectionately known as "The Squire", he was an exemplary ambassador for the game throughout his career. A true competitor, whose actions both on and off the course make him a role model for all who play and enjoy the game.
400 Ave of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
+1 (800) 863 2819
Visit websiteThe PGA Resort & Spa offers 90-holes of championship golf, top-level golf instruction and fabulous practice facilities. In addition there are 379 very comfortable guest rooms, a full-service European spa, 19 tennis courts and a range of seven restaurants and bars. Juno Beach is 16 minutes' drive from PGA National, while The Gardens Mall is just 12 minutes away.
PGA National (Champion, Fazio, Palmer and Match courses).
PGA National (Estate course)
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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