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PGA National Resort and Spa offers a world class golf facility with no less than 5 award winning golf courses designed by Nicklaus, Palmer, the Fazios and Karl Litten.

The signature “Champion Course” at PGA National Resort & Spa — plays host to the PGA Tour Honda Classic and features the renowned “Bear Trap” — a series of three demanding holes that are often considered the toughest stretch in golf. The Champion Course also hosted the Ryder Cup in 1983. The Haig, Palmer, Squire and Estate complete a mouth-watering line-up for any golfer.

Long renowned as a legendary golf destination, the PGA National Resort and Spa has recently stepped up its game with a $65 million facelift completed in 2009. The resort-wide renovation includes a new front entrance, outdoor pool and pavilion as well as enhanced public areas, restaurants, golf courses and landscaping.

Leisure facilities at PGA National Resort include a 40,000 square foot European Spa with 32 treatments areas and the exclusive "Waters of the World" outdoor mineral pools, a world-class 33,000 square-foot health and racquet club with 19 Har Tru tennis courts and seven on-site restaurants and lounges.

Guestrooms feature marble foyers and private balconies or terraces, as well as two-bedroom Club Cottages.

PGA Resort & Spa was awarded "America's Best Resort Courses" by Golf-week in 2010.

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PGA National Resort and Spa

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PGA National Resort and Spa

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PGA National Resort and Spa

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PGA National Resort and Spa

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PGA National Resort and Spa

Guest Rooms

Discover a fresh new choice of accommodation at PGA National Resort & Spa. Newly renovated, all 379 guestrooms and suites feature a rich blend of style and luxury inside, while the lush tranquillity of South Florida lies just beyond your door.

For additional space, upgrade to a Club Cottage - charming two-bedroom bungalows adjacent to the resort grounds.

Standard Rooms (Double / King) (500-600 ft² / 50-60m²). Stretch out in spacious guestrooms, showcasing Asian maple wood furnishings, flat-screen televisions, to granite & marble-appointed bathrooms, and private balconies or terraces.

PGA Suites - Featuring king-size bedroom connecting to a living and dining room with modern and contemporary artwork.

Honda Classic Suite - The king bedroom incorporates ceiling dimming lights suitable for reading. The connecting dining and living room area provides comfortable sofa and chairs, a six-top dining set, and bar.

Presidential Suite (2,000 ft²) - Features a full living room, dining room, a kitchen, spacious wet bar. The suite also boasts four terrace balconies with panoramic views of the 18th hole of The Champion course, access to the pool area and lake, and a double-door entryway with marble foyer.

Club Cottage - Cottages offer two bedrooms, 2 complete bathrooms, a large living room, fully-equipped kitchen and outdoor terrace.

Bar/Dining

The PGA National Resort & Spa dining experience offers seven onsite restaurants and lounges—from Ironwood Grille’s fine steaks and fresh seafood, to the iBAR’s drinks and light fare, to the crisp cuisine of the poolside Wave Bar and Grill.

The Ironwood Grille at the newly reinvented PGA National Resort & Spa, offers a contemporary American grille with a fresh and unexpected approach to classic recipes. Fresh off a complete transformation, Ironwood Grille radiates elegance and sophistication. The Grille’s wine cellar, boasts a collection of over 350, top-shelf wine selections.

iBAR at PGA National Resort & Spa: PGA National’s iBAR, adjacent to the Ironwoode Grille, is a savvy and sexy waterhole for guests and locals alike. iBAR is a chic and sophisticated bat. Lunch: The house favorite is the PGA Slider Trio ($14) – mini burgers made with pulled pork, beef medallion and crab cakes, all served on brioche buns. Signature spirits: iFLIGHTS – take off with these incredible pairings of wines straight from the PGA National list of tour player favorites. Music and more: A DJ spins on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. And iBAR hosts monthly events and gathering such as Girls Night Out, a fabulous social and shopping event for local and visiting ladies that features discounted shopping, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment!

The Bear Trap Bar & Grill - Named after three of the toughest holes in golf, this welcoming sports bar features all-American cuisine and 11 different beers on tap. Catch all of the sporting events on one of 10 TVs while surrounded by photographs and memorabilia from past PGA Championships.

Waters of the World Café – Located at the Spa’s Waters of the World, the Café is the perfect place for a refreshing outdoor luncheon, snack or beverage while relaxing by the pools.

19th Hole - Casual lounge overlooking the practice greens, serving light lunches.

Citrus Tree - A spacious and tropical poolside indoor /outdoor café serving breakfast and lunch daily and featuring the chef ’s special spa cuisine menu.

Hall of Fame Lounge – Fronting Shula’s steakhouse, this is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy nightly entertainment while reminiscing about Coach Shula’s Perfect ’72 Season… or your own perfect round of golf.

Wave Bar & Grill - The resort’s Cabana-style poolside grill featuring a variety of tempting chilled beverages and traditional outdoor favourites with the flavour of mesquite.

Café Pronto - PGA Resort‘s café which now proudly features the full menu of Starbucks® steamed and chilled favourites.

Leisure Facilities

With the headquarters of the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) on the property, golf is a signature element of the Resort. Now home to the PGA Tour's Honda Classic, the Resort has a distinguished history of tournament play, including over 19 major PGA tournament events, the 1983 Ryder Cup and numerous other national and international tournaments, all on its famed Champion Course.

The resort also features 9 swimming pools, including a lap pool, main pool, and soothing whirlpools. See also Health and Raquet Center, and the Spa at PGA National.

Local Area

The PGA National Resort and Spa is located in the active and upscale community of Palm Beach Gardens, in north Palm Beach County. The leisure resort is the centrepiece of the 2,400-acre residential community of PGA National.

PGA National Resort and Spa is two miles west of I-95, a quarter mile west of the Florida Turnpike and within 20 minutes of Palm Beach International Airport, 40 minutes from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, 90 minutes from Miami International Airport.

Shopping / Attractions

There is a variety of boutiques and sundry shops at the PGA National Resort.

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Ballet Florida, and Palm Beach Opera are all located nearby.

Spa

The Spa at PGA National

Escape to The Spa at PGA National - consistently rated as “Best Spa in Palm Beach County ”.

The Spa at PGA National blends stunning surroundings and impeccable personal service with the ancient restorative powers of “The Waters of the World ” - a collection of healing mineral pools with salts imported from around the globe.

The 40,000sq ft facility features 56 treatment rooms and areas, 100 body and skin-care treatments, multiple pools including whirlpools, full-service salon, spa boutique and Waters of the World Café.

Weary golfers can indulge themselves with penetrating muscle melts and Swedish massages, or enjoy a soothing soak in “The Waters of the World” baths.

Please ask your Lorrin Golf Sales Agent for further details, or list your spa preferences with your Lorrin Golf holiday booking to PGA National Resort, Florida.

Special Offers

PGA National's Fall Escape & Play

Book By Oct 22 for a Extra $50 Resort Credit!

Escape and Play this fall with the ultimate golf experience at an incredible value.

Enjoy unlimited golf each day with complimentary replay rounds and no additional cart fees booked at the course the day of play following the first round.

Finish each day with two for one cocktails at the any of the resort bars or lounges. Improve your game with a clinic at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy during your stay and start each morning with a hearty breakfast at the Citrus Tree.

Price: $225

Booking Terms: Rate Per Person Per Night sharing:

The Fall Escape & Play Package includes:

Unlimited Golf per person per day (green fees and cart fees included)

Free replay rounds booked day of play at the course following first round.

Range Balls and Bag Storage

Complimentary David Leadbetter Golf Academy Clinic

(one clinic per room per person)

Two for One Cocktails at the iBar

Complimentary breakfast daily

Stay 7 Nights and Pay for just 6 at this Special Offer Rate!

Book by October 22, 2010 and receive a $50 Resort Credit!!

Offer Dates: October 6th, 2010 - January 12th, 2011

Offer Conditions: Minimum two night stay. Package valid October 6, 2010 - January 12, 2011. Based on availability. Not applicable to groups. Blackout dates apply. Offer is not combinable with other offers. Complimentary breakfast is for Citrus Tree restaurant only and does not include room service. Arrival and Departure rounds are at an additional cost. The David Leadbetter complimentary golf clinic is available only Thursday thru Saturday at 5pm. There is a $100 surcharge to play “The Champion” course. Cocktails at iBar include draft beer, house wine and house brands.

Listed Package Prices: This package may be used in place of listed rates on Lorrin Golf.com

Stay, Play and Learn

PGA National Golf Academy

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The PGA National Golf Academy at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is a first-of-its-kind golf instruction program featuring 2 of the world’s best instructors, Dave Pelz and David Leadbetter.

PGA National Resort & Spa offers one, two and three day programs for both the David Leadbetter Golf Academy and Dave Pelz Scoring Game School with full access to the resort’s extensive practice facilities as well as the five award winning courses. Golf instruction programs are available to individuals, groups and corporations, accommodating both resort guests and non-guests.

The David Leadbetter Golf Academy has been relied upon by PGA professionals including Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman and Greg Norman.

David Leadbetter Golf Academy Palm Beach Gardens, opened in 2008, offers a spectacular setting for improving your golf game. Just steps from the PGA National Resort, the Academy features four spacious classrooms outfitted with the latest in V1 Golf swing analysis computer technology, the SAM PuttLab and K-Vest. Both deliver precise measurements of the golf swing to help deliver maximum results in minimal time. The double-sided driving range includes five target bunkers. The short-game practice facility provides a comfortable setting to work on your golf swing. The DLGA Palm Beach Gardens covers everything to do with the full swing and will have you playing better golf and having more fun on the course than you ever thought possible.

The Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, developed by the world’s foremost authority on the short game and putting, honed through years of research and providing golf lessons to many of the game’s top professionals, such as Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh and Mike Weir.

Pelz Golf Institute research has proven that golfers lose almost 80 percent of their shots to par within 100 yards of the hole. So Pelz focuses strictly on what Dave defines as "The Scoring Game," a combination of the short game (distance wedges, pitching, chipping, sand play) and putting, which comprise 60 to 65 percent of the total number of shots played per round. From three-foot putts to full wedge and long bunker shots, at this truly unique golf school, you'll learn to properly execute shots from any scoring position.

The PGA National Club Fitting Lab offers equipment evaluations and a full service club fitting experience with the same technology used to fit tour professionals. Lie and launch angle, and all of the proper specs to max out on course performance are measured to insure the proper fit for any player.

In addition to the 5 resort golf courses, 2 world class teaching academies and Club Fitting center, PGA National Resort also provides the following facilities for full use without charge by Resort guests, to help heighten your game and enjoy your golfing experience:

- Three practice facilities, providing over 150 stations for long- and short game tune-ups

- Forecaddies and traditional walking caddies available on all courses

- Bag storage, club cleaning and rental

- Full service golf shop for apparel, equipment and gifts

Lorrin Golf Packages include an option for a David Leadbetter Academy 1-hour clinic for just $50 per person. Clinics take place daily at 8AM and 1PM. From June to September the clinic is included with your Golf Package rate (1 paid for clinic per room).

Please ask your Lorrin Golf sales agent for further details or include your Stay, Play & Learn preferences with your Lorrin Golf Holiday Booking for PGA National Resort & Spa, Florida.

Tennis

Health & Racquet Club

The 33,000 ft² Health & Racquet Club at PGA National Resort features a dedicated personal training center, racquetball court, weight and cardiovascular training rooms, Pilates studio, three aerobic and ballet studios, lap pool, jogging paths, whirlpools, men’s and women’s locker rooms, over 50 classes per week and an extensive Pro Shop for equipment and attire.

Outdoors, guests can find 19 Har-Tru clay tennis courts, 11 floodlit for night play, and 5 tournament-certified croquet lawns. Clinics and private lessons from teaching professionals are available for individuals and groups.

Please ask your Lorrin Golf Sales Agent for further details, or list your Tennis requirements with your Lorrin Golf Holiday Booking to PGA National Resort, Florida.

PGA National - Champion

Par: 72 Length: 7048 yards Course designer: George Fazio (1981) / Jack Nicklaus (Redesign 1990) Venue: Ryder Cup (1983), USPGA Championship (1987), Honda Classic

PGA National’s Champion Course has generous landing areas and spacious and accepting greens, with golfers presented with course management challenges presented by over 100 bunkers, and water on 16 holes. The famed Champion Course is home to the daunting "Bear Trap" - a series of three holes, starting with No. 15. During the 2008 Honda Classic the "Bear Trap" netted an astounding 356 over par, compared with 254 over par in 2007. The combined scores from holes 15, 16, and 17 have shown that the "Bear Trap" offers professional golfers the toughest three-hole stretch anywhere in the world. The Champion completed a multi-million dollar renovation in 2002, a partial re-design in 2006 and further renovations in 2007. In each case, the renovation took place in conjunction with Jack Nicklaus and his famed Nicklaus Design Team. The Champion Golf Course has a distinguished place in Major Championship history. It was the site of the 1983 Ryder Cup Matches; the 1987 PGA Championship; the 1982-2000 PGA Seniors' Championships; and is now home to the PGA Tour's Honda Classic.

PGA National - Palmer

Par: 72 Length: 7076 yards Course designer: Arnold Palmer

The Palmer Course at PGA National Resort and Spa is the most forgiving for the "grip it and rip it" style of play. The open fairways and larger greens at this Palm Beach County golf resort course means that the golfer is not overly penalized for missing the fairway or primary rough. The design is reminiscent of the Scottish links tradition. Undulating fairways, grass bunkers and a double green shared by the 8th and 12th holes recall golf’s old world heritage. In conjunction with the Arnold Palmer Golf Design Group the popular course underwent significant renovations in 2007. These included a new greenside irrigation system, ensuring the success of the course’s new state-of-the-art grass, Champion Turf Bermuda; re-designed native landscaping; re-shaped and re-built holes and bunkers; and all new laser-levelled tee locations featuring a minimum of four tees per hole. The Palmer Course has a great series of finishing holes - with the 18th hole being one of the most difficult and picturesque par 5s on the property.

PGA National - Estate

Par: 72 Length: 6694 yards Course designer: Karl Litten

Originally the Stonewall Golf Club, the Estate course was purchased by PGA National in 1988. The PGA National Estate Course offers an enjoyable mix of challenging and docile holes. This second-shortest course at PGA National Resort and Spa tests golfers with formidable placement of fairway bunkers and water hazards. Generous fairways will often make stray tee shots more manageable, and the large, inviting greens help keep the course fun for the high handicapper. Long, accurate tee shots are required on several holes, in order to more easily negotiate hazards in front of the greens. Located 5 miles west of the main facility, the Estate Course is nestled in a small, peaceful community, creating a more relaxing experience. The residential homes along the golf course are set further back, contributing to the overall open feel of the course. The Florida pines, subtropical foliage, and beautiful lakes that blanket the course create a wildlife haven throughout the 18 holes. The PGA of America uses the Estate Course as the primary site for their Club Professional Winter Tournament Program each year.

PGA National - Haig

Par: 72 Length: 6806 yards Course designer: George Fazio

The Haig Course was the first to open for play at PGA National Resort and Spa. The major design factor relates to the location of water hazards - there are no crossing water hazards - which means the golfer always has the option of playing around a water hazard rather than over it. The Haig is the second-longest course at PGA National and has the highest difficulty rating from the standard men's and ladies’ tees. The Haig requires a combination of length and accuracy off the tee to set up your approach to tricky greens. Both the 9th and 18th holes return to the clubhouse area … allowing play to start from the 1st and 10th tees. The 1st, 8th, and 9th holes surround the Haig Driving Range - which has several practice greens, bunkers, and chipping areas. The Haig Range is also the location of one of the nation's most comprehensive golf schools: the Golf Digest Academy. The Haig Course was named in honor of Walter Hagen, known affectionately as "The Haig". Hagen became an international legend through his unparalleled style and his accomplishments in golf, including five PGA Championships.

PGA National - Squire

Par: 72 Length: 6465 yards Course designer: Tom Fazio

The Squire is the shortest and the most exacting of the courses at PGA National Resort and Spa. Course designer Tom Fazio referred to the Squire as "the thinking man's course." The golfer is required to test his or her accuracy with fairway woods and long irons from many tees - and the smaller greens demand precise iron shots. In addition, the Squire has several doglegs to test the longer hitter's control. The Squire is designed with a links style, and enjoys more natural areas than the Haig, the Palmer, and the Champion. Teeming with native vegetation, these areas attract an abundance of wildlife. The 5th hole runs along part of the wilderness reserve, which borders the west side of the PGA National community. The Squire is named after the immortal Gene Sarazen. Nicknamed "The Squire," he was a true competitor who became the first person to win the professional "Grand Slam" - the U.S. Open, British Open, PGA Championship, and the Masters. His actions on and off the course were always exemplary, and he stands today as a credit to all who have enjoyed the game.