PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens is a demanding championship layout defined by water-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and constant wind influence. Precision off the tee and disciplined approach play are essential, especially through the famed “Bear Trap” stretch, one of the toughest closing sequences in tournament golf. The course consistently tests some of the best players in the world.
Year Opened
1981
Course Architect
George/ Tom Fazio & jack Nicklaus
Grass Type
Bermuda Grass
Tournaments
PGA National hosted the 1983 Ryder Cup, 1987 PGA Championship, and is long-time home of the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic (formerly Honda Classic).
Playing Tips For Hole #1
This is a solid opening par-4 that demands a controlled tee shot to avoid fairway bunkers and set up a precise approach into a well-guarded green. It’s a straightforward but exacting start that immediately puts a premium on accuracy.
