Set within the prestigious Palm Beach Gardens development, PGA National's reputation is built on personalised service and attention to detail. The 339 guest rooms and suites have all been recently renovated, featuring Asian maple wood furnishings, marble and granite bathrooms, high-speed internet, flat-screen satellite televisions, deluxe bedding and bathrobes. It's the kind of place where the little touches make a difference, from the quality of the linens to the way the rooms are laid out to catch the best of the Florida light.
For added luxury and privacy, you can upgrade to one of the resort's Club Cottages, two-bedroom lodges tucked away in the quieter corners of the property. These are perfect for families or small groups wanting a bit more space and seclusion, with separate living areas and a more residential feel than the main hotel rooms. If you're travelling with non-golfers or planning a longer stay, the cottages give you room to spread out without losing access to all the resort facilities.
The rooms themselves are designed to feel fresh and modern without being overly corporate. You get proper work desks if you need them, generous bathrooms with separate showers and tubs in many of the suites, and views over either the golf courses or the resort's tropical gardens. It's comfortable, well thought out and built for guests who are here to relax as much as they are to play.
For UK groups, it works brilliantly as a long-weekend base, with easy airport access, on-site nightlife and enough course variety to play a different track every day without leaving the resort. The layout of the property means you're never far from the clubhouse, the spa or one of the restaurants, and there's a real sense that everything has been designed around making a golf trip as straightforward as possible. You don't need to hire a car or plan complicated logistics, you just turn up, check in and get on with enjoying the golf.
The Bear Trap Bar & Grill is the go-to spot after your round, serving cold beers and classic American burgers while you replay the day's highlights. It's relaxed, informal and usually busy with golfers doing exactly that, so it's a good place to swap stories and compare scorecards. For something more refined, head to Sienna's, the resort's Tuscan-themed restaurant, or the Ironwood Grille, which specialises in fresh seafood and coastal flavours. Both offer a step up in dining quality and atmosphere, ideal for evening meals or celebrating a good score.
Beyond golf and dining, the resort is built around total relaxation. The Spa at PGA National is founded on the restorative powers of water and offers everything from massages to full wellness programmes, with a menu that's as comprehensive as you'll find anywhere in the region. If you're more active off the course, the 33,000-square-foot Health and Racquet Club includes a comprehensive fitness suite, scheduled pilates and yoga classes, 19 tennis courts, racquetball and handball courts, a lap pool, plunge pool, running tracks and whirlpools. It's a resort designed to let you unwind completely, whether that's poolside with a book or working up a sweat on the tennis court.
PGA National allows you to follow in the footsteps of legends. Some of the game's greatest names have graced these fairways for the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship and the Honda Classic, and now it's your turn.
Getting there: The resort is located in Palm Beach Gardens on Florida's southeast coast, conveniently accessible from several airports. Palm Beach International Airport is just 20 minutes away, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is an hour, and Miami International is an hour and 15 minutes.
Address: 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, USA
