Family-Friendly Luxury Destination Ideal for Fall, Winter and Holiday Vacations
(PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) – PGA National Resort – South Florida’s world-class golf, vacation, culinary, family, events and spa destination now showcasing the stunning upgrades of its recent $100 million renovation – is offering an outstanding Palm Beach first-rated experience packed with winning fun via its wildly-popular Gold Golf Experience.
Ideal for the holidays and showcasing the area’s superb South Florida fall and winter weather, the Gold Golf Experience encompasses luxurious room accommodations, including newly renovated suites and cottages, and a robust choice of 99 holes on six golf courses. Highlights includes one round of golf daily on either of The Fazio, The Match, The Estate, The Champion (with surcharge) or The Palmer (with surcharge) layouts along with complimentary grab-and-go breakfast, and secure golf storage with unlimited range balls, making it the perfect “complete” golf experience for families, groups and “golf buddy” vacations. Available year-round, the Gold Golf Experience starts at $543 (per person, per day, on double occupancy).
Another of PGA National Resort’s extensive selection of golf experiences is the “One Hour Fundamental Golf Clinic” ($75 per person) hosted by the world-class instruction professionals at the on-site David Leadbetter Golf Academy. Welcome to players of all golfing abilities, this session focuses on striving for full swing improvement and allows guests to enjoy an hour of high-level instruction in addition to savoring the numerous pleasures presented at the legendary destination. The clinic is offered Monday to Saturday at 8 a.m. Starting Oct. 1, the clinic will additionally be offered at 1 p.m. throughout the entire week.
New to the list of exemplary experiences offered on property, the “Sportfishing in Palm Beach” package is a great way for guests to take advantage of the region’s unparalleled offshore fishing. Starting at $650 for a half-day charter, PGA National Resort curates a thrilling fishing expedition with the chance to perhaps hook a mahi-mahi, swordfish or even a blue marlin. Furthermore, guests staying on site can look forward to their catch being expertly cooked by the celebrated culinary team upon their return to the property.
For those who want to make the most of vacation time with loved ones and also enjoy PGA National Resort’s full roster of fall and holiday festivities, the “Ultimate Family Fun” experience ensures a memorable stay for each and every member of the family. With prices starting at $329 (per family, per day, two children included), guests can enjoy a daily $100 credit for use at any of the resort’s food and beverage outlets or when purchasing golf amenities. A daily arcade credit, waived pet fee (one pet) and 25% off select resort activities are also featured.
“Our wonderfully popular Gold Golf Experience continues to be the go-to vehicle for our guests seeking to enjoy a truly elite U.S. golf destination,” says Jane Broderick, director of golf. “In addition to our fantastic golf and luxury accommodations, we also pride ourselves on the numerous incredible experiences offered to our guests during their stay as we provide an unparalleled escape from life’s hustle and bustle.”
The resort recently unveiled the stunning results of its transformation touching every aspect of the property including its world-class golf amenities. A nostalgic vibe was brought to the 339 resort guest rooms, 21 private Serena & Lily-designed luxury cottages and common areas, and a focus on superb dining where guests are guided by their palate throughout the day. Among the six new culinary concepts are two signature restaurants spearheaded by “Top Chef” winner Jeremy Ford and multiple James Beard Award nominee Lindsay Autry, The Butcher’s Club and Honeybelle.
As part of the exciting renovation, two new bold and innovative Andy Staples-designed layouts were added to PGA National Resort’s acclaimed roster – The Match Course (18 holes) and The Staple Course (nine holes). Both opened to rave reviews and joined the famed Champion Course (host venue of the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic) as well as three additional “traditional” 18s (The Palmer, The Fazio and The Estate courses). Few golf destinations offer an array of golf courses as celebrated.
The Spa at PGA National Resort – newly imagined and redesigned by V Starr, the award-winning South Florida design firm of tennis legend Venus Williams – offers 40,000 square feet of tranquility and wellness. The serene oasis provides the perfect escape to breathe, heal and rejuvenate with individualized holistic care. The Spa’s extensive menu of restorative treatments now also includes acupuncture and cupping. All treatments are designed to evoke balance, relaxation and a deep sense of well-being, and can now be reserved online through the all-new booking program. For gentlemen to look their best on and off the course, the Spa’s swanky new Groom Guy offers fresh haircuts, clean shaves, beard trimming and personalized styling from classically-trained barbers.
During August and September, PGA National Resort is offering free childcare when booking a 50-minute Spa treatment. Spa guests can also purchase a gift card of $500 or more and receive an additional $100 added to savor all of the facility’s wellness amenities. The promotion is available for purchase in person at The Spa at PGA National Resort.
Additional amenities include its superlative 33,000-square-foot health and racquet club with 16 Har Tru tennis courts (12 lit for night play); six new pickleball courts for members and guests to enjoy the game’s burgeoning popularity in South Florida and across the U.S.; 60,000 square feet of indoor / outdoor event space. Guests can take advantage of the family-friendly “Banyan Buddies” providing a full day of activities and experiences designed for the little ones.
For ease of travel, PGA National Resort has partnered with BLADE to become the exclusive luxury hotel and resort partner in the Palm Beaches. With Blade’s modern fleet of helicopters, seaplanes, aircraft and jets, guests and members can travel between the resort’s private helipad and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), Fort Lauderdale, Miami or any other South Florida location. From New York, BLADEone, a by-the-seat commercial sized jet, features a private jet-interior, caviar service and Blade’s renowned SkyFX staff.
PGA National Resort additionally boasts an exclusive Members Club with several membership options ideal to continue a vacation lifestyle throughout the year. The Golf Membership includes access to the resort’s six golf courses and Sports & Racquet Club as well as the resort’s myriad lifestyle amenities and rich calendar of social events. For more information on the many privileges of membership, please contact membership@pgaresort.com or call 561.273.2920.
For more information about PGA National Resort: visit www.pgaresort.com or call 800.863.2819.
About PGA National Resort
Located in South Florida’s Palm Beach Gardens, PGA National Resort is a legendary golf, vacation, culinary, events and spa destination. The resort is currently undergoing a stunning $100 million capital investment revitalization resulting in a dramatic transformation touching every aspect of the celebrated property.
Few golf courses have a pedigree as storied as the resort’s famed Champion Course. Its lauded resume includes hosting the 1983 Ryder Cup, 1987 PGA Championship, and two decades of the Senior PGA Championship. Currently, it hosts The Honda Classic – a wildly popular stop on the PGA TOUR’s “Florida Swing.” The layout is best known for its renowned “Bear Trap” – a series of three demanding holes many consider the toughest stretch in the game.
An industry leader in golf instruction, PGA National has partnered with leading U.S. golf schools including the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, and the world’s first science-based and statistical data-driven golf training center, Full Process Golf. PGA National also offers state-of-the-art club fitting.
The property is 15 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and one-hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
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