PGA National - The Champion Course
- Resort Course
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Course Facts
- Year Built: 1981
- Course Designer: T Fazio & J Nicklaus
- Club Type: Resort Course
Club Facilities
- Banquet Facilities: Yes
- Bar: Yes
- Club Rentals: Yes
*$85 Titelist includes sleeve of balls - Clubhouse: Yes
- Driving Range: Yes
- Food: Yes
- GPS: Yes
*In all carts as of Nov 13, 2019 - Homes: Homes along a few holes
- On-Site Restaurant: Yes
- Pro Shop: Yes
- Shower: Yes
- Water: Water comes into play on lots of holes
Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
---|---|---|---|
Back | 7048 | 75.20 | 148 |
Middle | 6727 | 73.00 | 145 |
Front | 6373 | 71.80 | 138 |
Ladies | 5145 | 71.70 | 136 |
About PGA National - The Champion Course
Originally opened in 1981, The Champion Course was comprehensively redesigned by Jack Nicklaus and his team in 2002 as well as a 2014 redesign of layout's stout par-4 14th hole which leads to the famous "Bear Trap" - a series of three demanding holes (Nos. 15,16 and 17) which many considered the toughest stretch in the game. Now The Champion is even better than ever with significant improvements implemented in 2018 by Nicklaus Design. Most notably, the putting surfaces will return to the native design Jack Nicklaus and his team implemented 16 years ago. The green complexes were re-built, shaped and grassed with Tif-Eagle Bermuda. This results in seamless transitions from green surrounds to putting surfaces and tighter relationships with respect to greenside bunkers. The changes allow for consistency in a variety of weather conditions and make one of the true "bucket list" courses in the game even more compelling. The mighty Champion Course has long been feared and revered as one of the most challenging in the game. One of the premier tests of golf is now even stronger.
Added Value
Complimentary range balls included — Valid 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2025
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PGA National - The Champion Course Restrictions & Fees
Please note, you must be a guest of the PGA National Resort in order to play these courses. — 1/1/2017 - 12/31/2029
Please note, the Champions Course is always cart path only. — 1/1/2017 - 12/31/2029
The Champions Course requires a surcharge of $160 + tax per player to be paid directly on-site on day of play. Surcharges are not included in the package. — 10/1/2024 - 11/30/2024
The Champions Course requires a surcharge of $210 + tax per player to be paid directly on-site on day of play. Surcharges are not included in the package. — 1/1/2025 - 4/30/2025
The Champions Course includes the mandatory forecaddie fee, gratuity is additional. — 1/1/2025 - 4/30/2025