South Florida
PGA National - Champion
Tournament resort / water and wind
The Champion is not trying to be charming. It is trying to put you in trouble and then ask why you were standing there. The Bear Trap gets the marketing, but the whole course has enough water, wind, and long approaches to expose shaky players. The smarter itinerary pairs it with The Match or a lighter Palm Beach day, not another ego test. Put it on the trip, but do not pretend everyone in the group will love it equally.
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The take
The Champion is not trying to be charming. It is trying to put you in trouble and then ask why you were standing there. The Bear Trap gets the marketing, but the whole course has enough water, wind, and long approaches to expose shaky players. The smarter itinerary pairs it with The Match or a lighter Palm Beach day, not another ego test. Put it on the trip, but do not pretend everyone in the group will love it equally.
Best for
Tournament-golf fans, strong players, and groups that want The Bear Trap
Watch out
It can beat up casual players quickly
How to play it
Must play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- The Bear Trap
- Cognizant Classic identity
- Championship test
- Resort logistics
Watch-outs
- Penal for weaker players
- Water-heavy
- Can be more famous than fun
Signature holes
15, 16, 17, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
PGA National resort/package pricing; Champion surcharges can apply and vary by season.
Best season
November through April is the best window.
Caddies / walking
Walking/caddie rules vary.
Replay priority
Medium-high
Booking move
Book The Park, Champion, and Blue Monster first.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Jan
72F / 50F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
75F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 57F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
84F / 62F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
89F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain High
Jun
92F / 73F
Sun Hot; rain High
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What should you do next?
Use PGA National - Champion as one piece of the South Florida trip. Build the routing, compare the destination, or ask how it fits your group.
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The Park West Palm
The Park is the course that makes South Florida interesting to serious golf people again.
Strong play
PGA National - The Match
The Match is a smart supporting round because it solves a real trip problem: not every day should be a grind.
Strong play
PGA National - The Estate
The Estate is a supporting piece, not the star.
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