PGA National Resort sports a new vibe amid timeless tradition.A $100 million reinvention of the iconic Palm Beach Gardens, Florida destination includes course architect Andy Staples’ work on the 18-hole Match and par-3 Staple courses.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida — There’s a confluence of golf generations around the PGA National Resort property beginning this spring.
Jack Nicklaus, circa late 1970s, with flowing blond hair and plaid Sansabelt trousers comes to mind as guests walk the salmon-colored carpets of the restored resort, view the golden palm trees that adorn each guest room, sit on the circular couches that take a corner of each room or see the throwback PGA National logo. The look is a characterized as “Palm Beach chic.”
Then in a direct modernization of the game, there is the 18-hole Andy Staples-designed Match Course with no established tees and wildly entertaining green complexes. Also, the par-3 Staple Course features Adirondack chairs on each tee box and even more rolling and eccentric greens.
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