PGA National Resort & Spa
About PGA National Resort & Spa
Golf fans know PGA National particularly for the Champion Course, the extremely challenging host of the PGA Tour's Honda Classic. But PGA National has far more to offer, too: four other, tamer golf courses plus an ever-improving lodging and dining complement, including the excellent Ironwood Steakhouse just off the resort's main lobby.Facts
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Golf courses at PGA National Resort & Spa
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Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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PGA National Resort (Palmer), hole 8 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/24/2023
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PGA National Resort (Palmer), hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/24/2023
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 10/31/2022
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 08/15/2022
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 08/15/2022
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 08/15/2022
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 08/15/2022
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15th green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 02/05/2021
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Par-5 sixth approach Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 02/05/2021
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Par-3 fifth hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 02/05/2021
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No. 1 green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 02/05/2021
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From behind 18th green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 02/05/2021
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Photo submitted by studeku on 01/17/2020
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Photo submitted by studeku on 01/17/2020
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Photo submitted by studeku on 01/17/2020
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Photo submitted by hGBlSBDwBRS8Qe55ahvv on 09/11/2019
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Photo submitted by hGBlSBDwBRS8Qe55ahvv on 09/11/2019
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Photo submitted by hGBlSBDwBRS8Qe55ahvv on 09/11/2019
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Photo submitted by hGBlSBDwBRS8Qe55ahvv on 09/11/2019
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Photo submitted by hGBlSBDwBRS8Qe55ahvv on 09/11/2019
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PGA National - Fazio, hole 13 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 05/22/2019
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The Champion, hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/16/2018
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Gator crossing Photo submitted by TrekSense on 02/26/2018
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Clever green contouring can go a long way toward amping up the intrigue of an individual hole. That's the case with the false front at The Palmer's 4th. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/29/2017
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The uneven edging of this bunker at The Palmer's 8th is intentional and gives it a naturalistic look. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/29/2017
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The Palmer's highlight hole was the par-5 18th, and now it's even more attractive. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/29/2017
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The flag of The Palmer at PGA National. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/29/2017
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PGA National Resort (Palmer), hole 7 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/26/2017
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PGA National Resort (Palmer), hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/26/2017
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Hope you like Veleeta Photo submitted by alreardon on 11/06/2016
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#15, start of the "Bear Trap" Photo submitted by KatharineDyson on 02/13/2014
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The Bear Trap begins Photo submitted by KatharineDyson on 02/13/2014
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Caddies are a strong part of the Champion golfing experience. Photo submitted by KatharineDyson on 02/13/2014
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Birdie putt. Photo submitted by williamru on 12/02/2013
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Another reason I play golf. Photo submitted by williamru on 12/02/2013
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The Bear Trap! Thanks Jack. Photo submitted by williamru on 12/02/2013
PGA Estates
Nice course, good value for the quality.
Not too hard.
Great course
Great place to play and definitely a bucket list item.
Wouldn’t recommend playing it in September though as the course wasn’t in perfect shape as March during the Honda Classic
Best track for testing your game
What’s a real golf course ? The answer is the champ course, no mercy,no bail out, and tons of risk rewards opportunities!
One of my all time favorite tour stops and the after round pool is amazing!
Champions Course only course worth playing here
Champions Course in great shape. Other courses needed work. Greens were very nice!!
Another dog track!!! Wet everywhere, greens a not good, the layout is a putt putt course , just couldn't find the clown except for the staff!!!
This is the worst course the have. Green were so bad you almost couldn't putt. Nothing exciting about this course. Been on many public courses that are much better. Don't waist your $$$
This course of the 4 we played was a great layout and fun to play would recommend this course over champions.
Played practice round in 90 degee whether then when it was time to play 35 mph winds and in your face for the Bear Trap, still shot 83!!! Even through the bear trap.
Great Layout
Great Layout, nice carts and practice facility. Greens are the best of the 5 PGA National courses. Pro shop was a bit old, small and smelly, lol.
NOT WORTH IT
I have been a member at PGA National for about 4 years and i have witnessed the quality of the courses dropping. New ownership took over the course and the club told everyone things were going to get better. Unfortunately, this is not true. The courses have all deteriorated and lately, its embarrassing. There are literally brown spots everywhere, and no one is spending time fixing the details (and this is not because it is the summer bc other public courses dont have the same problem, maybe try turning on the sprinklers and using some fertilizer) Eventually, the details become overwhelming. I have attached pictures of the condition of the Champion, which is the flagship course. In the past, the service, and hotel rooms were subpar, but now, the courses are being neglected as well. There is trash all over the course, theres brown spots everywhere, and the courses are not maintained like other public courses in the area. The club will charge guest $150-$175 to play the champ, and the greens are full of sand. It definitely doesn't play like a private course, it plays like a municipal course. Dont get me wrong, the layout is awesome, but the whoever is the greenskeeper, they need to address the details. I dont understand why they can't send two guys out during the day and have them fix up the little things that are no consistent with a private club, let alone a PGA tour stop. I heard the PGA tour threatened to take away the tour stop because the greens were in such bad shape for the Honda Classic. The club clearly cares more about making money then the members. Trust me when i tell you they are very good at taking your money, but they won't treat you like its a prime country club. Tons of members are leaving the club because the service is terrible, i am sure even more will leave bc of the conditions of the courses.. The champ range is not open half the time, and the club promised it would be for the members. The attitude of the employees are unacceptable and they act like you are bothering them. Something needs to happen and it needs to happen quickly. Look at the pictures i posted.
Course always in good shape
Excellent course that I do not normally get to play, greens fee very affordable this time of year and usually not too crowded with other golfers. Played with two other guys I met on the 1st tee, enjoyable round other than getting caught behind a group playing team "best ball" and after they let us play through getting caught behind husband and wife hitting several tee shots including his golf instruction on every one of her shots. I'm not sure what the ranger was on the course for because he did nothing to help pace of play.
PGA Estates course
Amazing course professionally maintained greens were incredible definitely playing there again next week!!!!
SHOULDNT BE A PART OF PGA NATIONAL
THE COURSE LAYOUT WAS GREAT. THE STAFF WAS FRIENDLY. THE PRICE WAS RIGHT. PGA NATIONAL HAS 5 COURSES IN TOTAL. THIS COURSE IS 8 MILES AWAY FROM THE OTHER 4. THIS COURSE IS USED TO ACCOMIDATE MEMBERS DURING THE BUSY SEASON WHEN ALL 4 OTHER COURSES ARE BOOKED. THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM NEEDS WORK. I DO NOT RECCOMMEND PLAYING HERE IF IT RAINED THE DAY BEFORE. FAIRWAYS AND GREENS WERE LIKE WALKING ON A SPONGE. BAY HILL IS A BEAUTIFUL DEVELOPMENT AND THE COURSE IS A BIT CHALLENGING.
A Champ Perhaps, But Not A Classic
Sluggishly-paced round on a bucket list course was highlighted by stellar service from the pro shop staff, starter, cart attendant and beverage cart server. Ditto for staff for course snack bar, which offered tasty bar fare. The course? Well....from the blue tees, The Champ is not particularly stimulating visually nor it is especially tough, save No. 16 - the middle hole of the renowned Bear Trap - and No. 18. Back nine is more stout than front due to water hazards and placement of bunkers, several of which were concrete hard. The fairways and greens were brownish in spots with greens running a bit slow. Worth at least one trip around this very popular course, but not a second trek, unless the price is right.