the champion:
the glare of
the bear.

18 holes, 7,048 yards,
par 72, 75.3 rating, slope 147

Designed by:
George and Tom Fazio
Redesigned in 1990 and 2001 by:
Jack Nicklaus

Course Opened:
November 17, 1981
Course Type/Style:
Resort – Seaside/Links
Number of Tee Boxes:
5 sets
Total Number of Sand Bunkers:
78
Number of Water Hazards:
26
Most Challenging Hole:
No. 16
Most Scenic Hole:
No. 18
Acreage of Course:
105 acres
Average Size of Greens:
6,400 sq. ft.

Primary Grasses
Fairways:
Bermudagrass
Rough:
Bermudagrass
Greens:
Bermudagrass

Months Open:
January – December
High Season:
January – April

Aerification:
June 1-10, Aug 10-19
Overseeding:
Dec 8-18
Rounds per year:
26,000

Green Fees:
Low: $180 High: $360
Walking Options:
Mandatory Cart

Director of Golf:
Jane Broderick, LPGA
Superintendant:
Blair Kirby

Golf Digest rating

an unparalleled
south florida golf course

Originally designed by Tom Fazio for major tournament play, the Champion Course at PGA National Resort & Spa was redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1990 and with additionnal renovations in 2001. Although the Champion Course has generous landing areas and spacious and accepting greens, golfers are presented with course management challenges throughout their rounds. This South Florida golf resort course has five sets of teeing areas, so golfers can choose the yardage that best accommodates their playing abilities. This makes the course enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. The first hole runs along the adjoining driving range, with a practice green located next to the first tee for that last-minute warm up. The 15th, 16th and 17th holes of our South Florida golf course - which, along with the 11th hole, have been designated as "The Bear Trap" by Nicklaus -- statistically have all been among The Top 10 Most Difficult Holes on the Senior PGA Tour. In May 2008, USA Today stated that The Bear Trap is "one of the toughest stretches in golf."

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 the 1981, 1982, and 1994-2000 PGA Junior Championships. PGA National's Champion Course is now home to the PGA TOUR's Honda Classic.

The Championship Course is dedicated to Jack Nicklaus, in honor of a man whose commitment to golf has been an inspiration to the game, and personifies the high standard of excellence we associate with the "Player of the Century."