The PGA National Resort & Spa - West Palm Beach - Florida

I first discovered the PGA National Resort & Spa in West Palm Beach, Florida, way back in 1984. I was there with a corporate group of more than 500. Even back then, just two years after in opened, the PGA National was all about golf and, even though the resort has been extensively refurbished, up-graded, and generally beautified, that hasn’t changed a bit. Five championship golf courses, lush, rolling fairways, immaculately manicured greens and… water, water everywhere. PGA National Resort and Spa is also the current home of the Honda Classic, but has also hosted more than a dozen PGA Senior Championships, the 1983 Ryder Cup, and the 1987 PGA Championship, But that's not all there is to PGA National. In addition to its five tournament-level courses, the resort boasts a 40,000-square-foot European spa, a vast Health and Racquet Club, and a top level golf academy. PGA National is a perfect destination, not just for golf, but for romantic getaways, weddings, family vacations and unique corporate outings.

The PGA National Resort and Spa is  centrally located in the active, upscale community of Palm Beach Gardens

• Just minutes from high-end shopping, attractions and the beach

• Only 20 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport

• Less than 45 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport

• Shuttle service to nearby beaches

Golf Courses:

• The Champion – A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course

• The Palmer – An Arnold Palmer Signature Course

• The Haig – 18 holes of championship golf

• The Squire – 18 holes: shorter, but just as sweet

• The Estate – 18 holes: 6,694 yards

Amenities:

Whether you want to tee off, tune up your game, tone up your abs, enjoy a relaxing spa treatment, play tennis, or just chill out and refresh, you'll find it all at the PGA National Resort and Spa. The resort boasts 90 championship holes of golf, an world-class spa offering over 120 rejuvenating treatments, and seven restaurants and lounges. If it’s solitude you’re after, you can take an early morning stroll and wander the paths that meander throughout the PGA community. And if you're planning a meeting or conference, the 35,000-square-foot conference wing features 23 modern, WiFi-ready meeting rooms. And there’s more, much more, including:

• 19 tennis courts, including 12 lit for evening play

• Seven onsite restaurants and lounges, from the fine steaks and seafood at Ironwood Grille to the enticing atmosphere at the iBar

• 339 newly renovated guestrooms and suites, 2-bedroom/2-bath accommodations, spacious and well appointed

• 50 two-bedroom/two-bathroom club cottages, with complete baths, large living rooms, fully equipped kitchens, and washers and dryers

• Resort-wide high-speed Internet access, for your convenience

• Award-winning, 40,000-square-foot European spa, featuring more than 100 body and skin care treatments, a full-service salon and boutique, and outdoor mineral pools

• 33,000-square-foot Health & Racquet Club, with an award-winning personal training center, racquetball/handball court, jogging paths, and a lap pool, to name a few

• 35,000-square-foot, self-contained conference wing, with 23 fully wired meeting rooms

• Five 18-hole championship golf courses, listed among "America's Best Resort Golf Courses" by Golfweek

• 26-acre lake, ideal for jogging, romantic strolls, or personal relaxation

• Helicopter pad, on premises

• Croquet lawns, providing individual instructions and group clinics

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As I mentioned earlier, my memories of PGA National Resort & Spa span more than 24 years. It’s  more than just a golfer's destination It's a stunning retreat that provides leisure and business travelers with experiences both exciting and memorable. Rarely, if ever, do I rate resorts. This one, however, deserves a top rating of 5 stars.