(PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) — PGA National Resort & Spa — home of the PGA TOUR Honda Classic — has been honored with inclusion in Golf World’s 2012 “100 Best Golf Shops” for its continuing retail and service excellence.
Recently renovated as part of a $65 million comprehensive revitalization to the legendary South Florida destination, the 2,200-square-foot golf shop services four onsite resort and championship courses. Enhancements included a new check-in site for its private members plus a décor makeover highlighted by modern granite counter space, eye-pleasing carpeting, subdued lighting and abundant room for product displays and customer browsing.
“This Golf World acclaim for our first-class pro shop reinforces our ongoing commitment to providing championship service to both our members and resort guests,” says Joel Paige, vice president and managing director. “Whether checking in for your round; shopping for the latest in golf equipment and apparel; utilizing our TOUR quality practice facilities and teaching academies; or playing our five superb layouts; we offer a complete golf experience second to none.”
Additional renovations to PGA National include numerous advancements to its award-winning 379-room resort hotel, clubhouse, golf courses, spa, health and racquet club, and conference and meeting space. Among the striking new flourishes is a zero-entry pool, newly-named signature restaurant – Ironwood Steak and Seafood – and sophisticated lobby iBAR. The final phase of a complete room transformation will take place in 2012.
For more information or to make reservations, visit www.pgaresort.com, or call (800) 533.9386.
About PGA National Resort & Spa
PGA National Resort & Spa is a national, premier golf vacation and meeting destination. The legendary 379-room Florida resort recently completed a $65 million comprehensive revitalization, including a new front entrance, outdoor pool and pavilion, chef-driven Ironwood Steak and Seafood and iBAR, as well as enhanced public areas, golf courses and landscaping.
PGA National Resort & Spa offers 90 holes of championship golf on five courses, including the famed Champion course, home to the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic. The resort’s storied golf history includes hosting the 1983 Ryder Cup, 1987 PGA Championship, and nearly two decades of the Senior PGA Championship. In addition to The Champion, PGA National’s award-winning golf courses are: The Palmer, The Haig, The Squire and The Estates.
Other distinguishing features include a 40,000 square-foot European Spa with 32 treatment 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, 40,000 square feet of self-contained conference space and nine on-site restaurants and lounges.
Contact:
Shane Sharp
Buffalo Communications
704.519.8381
ssharp@buffalocommunications.com
David Wood
Buffalo Communications
703.635.0577 (cell)
dwood@buffalocommunications.com
