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PGA National Resort

A major resort golf campus with multiple architectural personalities and limited outside access through stay-and-play or daily offerings.

GUIDE RATING4.5/ 5

Editorial fit score, not a USGA tee rating.

At a glance

Location: Palm Beach Gardens
Access: Resort and member access
Designer: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and others
Golf: 90 across five courses holes
Difficulty: Varied; championship options available
Positioning: $$
Real estate: No ownership requirement
Official rating: Tee-dependent; confirm current scorecard

The design lens

Why the architect
matters.

COURSE DESIGN

Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and others

The named architect is the clearest starting point for understanding the course, but renovation history and current setup also shape how it plays. Ratings and slopes vary by course and tee; this guide avoids presenting one number as universal.

Course personality

What is it like to play?

Read the course
before the scorecard.

A major resort golf campus with multiple architectural personalities and limited outside access through stay-and-play or daily offerings.

Off the teeForgiving

Demanding

Approach shotsForgiving

Demanding

GreensStraightforward

Highly demanding

Course managementBomb away

Think around

You’ll probably like this if…

Golfers who want flexibility, direct booking, and the freedom to build a varied local rotation.

Think twice if…

Seasonal pricing, outside-player access, and tee-time availability should be confirmed directly.

Contact & directions

Take the next step
directly.

Access, membership terms, tee availability, and course ratings can change. Confirm current details with the club or public operator.

COURSE / CLUB