There is a short list of golf courses that all avid golfers should play before they die; Pebble Beach, St. Andrews, and Pinehurst, to name but a few. Included on that list is the famed Champion Course at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A winter golf vacation to this historic course is the perfect cure for the winter golf-withdrawal. It is, however, much more than a single golf course.
The PGA National Resort and Spa opened for play in 1981 and it has become a stunning South Florida vacation and meeting destination. The resort is presently in the midst of a $40-million renovation that will improve the public areas, meeting spaces and the outdoor pools.
PGA National Resort and Spa offers winter golf vacationers 90 holes of championship golf, including the famed Champion Course, new home to the PGA Tour's Honda Classic and past host of the 1983 Ryder Cup, the1987 PGA Championship and a litany of other prized professional golf tournaments. Few courses can boast such a history.
Other distinguishing features include a 42,000-square foot European Spa with 56 treatment areas and the exclusive Waters of the World outdoor mineral pools. A world-class health and racquet club, 34,000 square feet of self-contained conference space and seven on-site restaurants and lounges also add to the attractiveness of the resort.
Winter Golf Rates
Even more attractive when considering a winter golf vacation are the upcoming rates at the resort. Golf travelers will benefit from the resort's aim to offer more value-laden golf packages to guests than any other golf resort in the U.S. Here are some of the winter golf packages available:
- The Gold Golf Package. Rates from $230 per night, October 1, 2007 - January 12, 2008 and $315 from January 13, 2008 - April 6, 2008.This package is the perfect golf experience for players of all skill levels. The Gold Golf Package includes deluxe accommodations with private balcony or terrace, breakfast each day of stay and one round of golf per person, per day. Guests can play on the Haig, Squire, General or Estate courses; there is, however, a surcharge for play on the Champion course.
- The Champ Gold Golf Package. Rates from $305, October 1, 2007 - January 12, 2008 and $390 from January 13, 2008 - April 6, 2008.The Champ Golf Package is designed to create a tournament experience for players of all skills. The package includes deluxe accommodations with private balcony or terrace, breakfast each day of stay and one round of golf per person, per day plus one round on the Champion course. Guests can play on the Haig, Squire, General or Estate courses with one (1) scheduled round on the Champion course; there is a surcharge for additional play on the Champion course.
- The Platinum Golf Package. Rates begin at $300 from October 1, 2007 - January 12, 2008 and $440 from January 13, 2008 - April 6, 2008.The Platinum Golf Package offers 36 holes per day for the ultimate golf enthusiast. The package includes two (2) rounds of golf per person, per night of stay, deluxe resort accommodations with private balcony or terrace and full American breakfast daily. Package rounds apply to the Haig, Squire, General or Estate courses; there is a surcharge for play on the Champion.
- The Pampered Putter Golf Package.Rates begin at $355 from October 1, 2007 - January 12, 2008 and $450 from January 13, 2008 - April 6, 2008.The Pampered Putter Golf Package allows players to "take on" one of the resort's golf courses, and then slip away to the Spa for a little personal pampering. The nightly package includes deluxe accommodations with private balcony or terrace, 9 holes of golf on the Haig, Squire, General or Estate course and 2 spa treatments per person, per day. Play can also be reserved on the legendary Champion course with an additional charge. The spa services are available from a select menu of treatments.
Other great golf packages are available. South Florida during winter is a paradise for golfers and non-golfers alike. Visit the PGA National Golf Resort and Spa website for more information.
For other winter golf destinations, visit the Suite 101 Golf homepage and browse the articles.
Package information courtesy of Strat-Comm.
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