Depicts more than 100 players who’ve made indelible impacts on the game
(PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) – PGA National Resort & Spa – home of the PGA TOUR Honda Classic and former Ryder Cup venue – announces it recently placed a renowned “Faces of Golf” sculpture on display.
It was created by acclaimed British-American sculptor and West Palm Beach resident Lawrence Holofcener.
“I’ve long been a fan of professional golf and felt inspired to celebrate the careers of the remarkable people who have contributed to this wonderful game,” says Holofcener, whose best known work is the London landmark Allies, showing Churchill and Roosevelt in conversation on a park bench on Bond Street.
The sculpture depicts 116 portraits (93 men and 23 women) from Mary, Queen of Scots, an avid golfer whose reign spanned 25 years in the 16th century, to four-time major champion Rory McIlroy. The first in the edition was unveiled during the 2015 British Open and is sited on the front of the British Golf Museum in St. Andrews.
“Faces of Golf is our resort’s most recent addition of artwork and has been a real conversation starter since its installation just prior to the Honda Classic,” says James Gelfand, General Manager of the PGA National Members Club. “Its prominent display in the hallway en route to the PGA pro shop and golf courses evidences our respect for the game’s proud heritage.”
PGA National is a golf lover’s dream. The legendary locale offers 90 holes of high-caliber golf on five courses including the famed Champion Course, home to the popular PGA TOUR Honda Classic and past host of the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship and several Senior PGA Championships.
For more information: www.pgaresort.com, 561.627.2000.
About PGA National Resort & Spa
Fresh off its comprehensive $125 million revitalization, PGA National Resort & Spa is a world-class golf, spa, vacation and meetings destination. The South Florida locale offers 90 holes of championship golf on five courses including the famed Champion Course, home to the popular PGA TOUR Honda Classic and legendary “Bear Trap.”
A distinguishing highlight at PGA National is its new 33,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club (SRC). The impressive new facility features the latest exercise equipment, indoor racquet ball court, three aerobics studios with new sound systems, five-lane saltwater lap pool, spin room with video road mapping, indoor volleyball court, two Pickleball / POP tennis courts, and19 Har Tru tennis courts (11 lit for night play).
PGA National offers customized suites ideal for weddings, golf “buddy trips” and spa aficionados. Its numerous multi-use settings include a permanent, lakeside wedding venue with stunning vistas; scenic Lakeside Lawn perfect for receptions; iDeck – a new 3,000-square-foot terrace ideal for indoor / outdoor dining and entertaining; “Bar 91” 19th hole bar and grill; 40,000 square feet of self-contained conference and event space; and seven on-site restaurants and lounges including its acclaimed chef-driven Ironwood Steak & Seafood.
The Spa at PGA National is a 40,000-square-foot oasis of tranquility featuring 32 treatment rooms and areas with 100 diverse treatments, the exclusive “Waters of the World” outdoor mineral pools, full-service salon and relaxing lounge areas.
Conveniently located within easy driving distance of major Florida population centers, the AAA Four Diamond resort is 15 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), one hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and 90 minutes from Miami International Airport (MIA).
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