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PGA National Resort
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States · Salamander Collection · Accessible Luxury
Jack Nicklaus redesigned PGA National's Champion Course in 1990 and left behind the Bear Trap, the water-guarded 15th-through-17th stretch marked by a bear statue and a plaque quoting his own warning: 'It should be won or lost right here.' The course has hosted the PGA Tour's Florida Swing stop, now the Cognizant Classic, since 2007, and 339 rooms surround five championship courses in Palm Beach Gardens.
- 339 rooms
- Opened 1981
- Neighborhood: PGA National
- Rooms from 392 sq ft (36 m²)
About PGA National Resort
- The Bear Trap, holes 15 through 17 on the Champion Course, ranks among the toughest three-hole stretches on the PGA Tour; the par-3 15th alone has swallowed more than 660 golf balls since 2007.
- Jack Nicklaus, the 'Golden Bear,' redesigned the Champion Course in 1990; the Bear Trap takes its name from his nickname, not the water hazards.
- The tournament has been played here since 2007 under several names, most recently the Honda Classic and now the Cognizant Classic, drawing champions including Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy.
- PGA National's 339 rooms sit across a resort with five golf courses and a 40,000-square-foot spa, part of a nine-figure resort-wide renovation.
- Entry-level rooms start at 392 sq ft (36 m²).
The setting
8 miles from John D. 15 miles from Palm Beach International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Honeybelle — Restaurant · Chef Chef Michelle Bernstein
- The Butcher's Club — Restaurant
- The MKT — Restaurant
Experiences
- The Champion Turkey Trot — Morning run on The Champion Course, 26 Nov 2026.
- Bee Experience — Listed as daily at PGA National Resort.
- Chef Jeremy Ford cooking class — Cooking class hosted by Chef Jeremy Ford, per press listing.
- Summer Golf camps and experiences — Camps and experiences for golfers offered by the resort, per press listing.
- 2026 Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival: Bubbles & Bites — Held at the Resort Pool on 12 Dec 2026.
- Liquid Light Wine Tasting — Resort Pool, 25 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Golf course
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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