the squire:
the thinking man's course.

18 holes, 6,465 yards,
par 72, 72.5 rating, slope 139

Designed by:
George and Tom Fazio

Course Opened:
October 30, 1981
Acquired by PGA National :
August 28, 1988
Course Type:
Resort
Number of Tee Boxes:
3 sets
Total Number of Sand Bunkers:
63
Number of Water Hazards:
17 out of 18
Most Challenging Hole:
No. 8
Most Scenic Hole:
No. 5
Acreage of Course:
105 acres
Average Size of Greens:
6,300 sq. ft.

High Season:
January-April
Aerification:
Late April to June, Aug to Sept
Overseeding:
October through December

Primary Grasses
Fairways:
419 Hybrid Bermuda ½"
Rough:
419 Hybrid Bermuda 1½"
Greens:
328 Hybrid Bermuda ⅛"

Golf Digest rating

a natural environmental
palm beach gardens golf course

Designed by Tom Fazio, the Squire is the shortest and the most exacting of the courses at PGA National Resort & Spa. 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, our North Palm Beach golf course has several doglegs to test the longer hitter's control. Success or failure on the doglegs will make or break your round.

The Squire has more natural environmental areas than the Haig, the General, and the Champion. Teeming with native vegetation, these areas attract an abundance of wildlife. The 5th hole of this North Palm Beach golf resort course runs along part of the wilderness preserve, which borders the west side of the PGA National community.

The Squire is named after the immortal Gene Sarazen. Nicknamed "The Squire," he is as much a part of golf history as anyone who has played the game. 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.