Florida
PGA National Resort (The Champion Course)
ResortTournament course that hosted the 1983 Ryder Cup, 1987 PGA Championship and the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic (formerly Honda Classic). Famous for 'The Bear Trap,' a brutal water-laced stretch at holes 15-17; playable by resort guests and members.
Architect
Tom and George Fazio (original); Jack Nicklaus (redesign)
Opened
1981
Yardage
7,081 yds
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We'll pair it with great playable courses around Southeast Florida / Palm Beach.
- HeroPGA National Resort (The Champion Course)Resort
- Stop 2The Breakers (Ocean Course)Resort
- Stop 3Bay Hill Club & LodgeSemi-private
Tweak the stops, dates and crew after — nothing's locked in.
More courses around Southeast Florida / Palm Beach
- The Breakers (Ocean Course)Palm Beach, FLView →
- Bay Hill Club & LodgeOrlando, FLView →
- Cabot Citrus Farms (formerly World Woods)Brooksville, FLView →
- Crandon Golf at Key BiscayneKey Biscayne, FLView →
- Grand Cypress Golf Club (Links Course)Orlando, FLView →
- Hammock Beach Resort (Ocean Course)Palm Coast, FLView →
Course facts are a directory for planning — confirm tee times and access with the course.