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Championship Golf Resort Community, Palm Beach Gardens
A 2,340-acre resort community in Palm Beach Gardens anchored by five championship courses totaling 90 holes, including The Champion, host of the PGA Tour’s annual South Florida event and site of the 1983 Ryder Cup. Over 5,000 residences across 46 neighborhoods, from condos to custom estates, with multiple club membership tiers.
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
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PGA National is a 2,340-acre resort community in Palm Beach Gardens containing approximately 5,000 residences across 46 neighborhoods, five championship 18-hole courses, and an integrated resort and spa operation. It is the only community in Palm Beach County that hosts an annual PGA Tour event, and its 90 championship holes (plus a 9-hole par-3 course) represent the largest golf infrastructure of any single community in the county.
Residential product ranges from one-bedroom condominiums around 500 square feet to custom estates exceeding 7,000 square feet. Condos and villas (approximately 1,000 to 2,000 SF) are concentrated in neighborhoods like Cypress Point, Windward, and Eagleton Lakes. Single-family homes (2,000 to 3,500 SF) fill subdivisions including Ironwood, Augusta Pointe, and Barclay Club. The largest homes, in neighborhoods like Marlwood Estates, Preston, and The Island, reach 5,000+ SF on lots up to roughly a third of an acre. Most original construction dates to the 1980s and 1990s with Mediterranean-influenced architecture, though a significant number of homes have undergone full interior renovations with modern finishes; the spread between unrenovated and fully updated homes is where much of the pricing complexity lives.
Club membership is not mandatory. The PGA National Members’ Club offers multiple tiers, from full golf access across all five courses to sport, fitness, and dining-only memberships. A buyer can live in the community and pay only neighborhood HOA fees without joining the club.
The community opened in 1981 and hosted the Ryder Cup in 1983 and the PGA Championship in 1987 on The Champion Course. The Senior PGA Championship ran here for 19 consecutive years (1982 to 2000). In 2007, The Champion became the permanent home of the PGA Tour’s annual Palm Beach event. The PGA of America was headquartered at PGA National from its founding until relocating to Frisco, Texas in 2022; the move had no impact on the tournament, the resort operation, or the community’s brand licensing. In January 2025, Henderson Park acquired the property in a joint venture with Salamander Hotels & Resorts and South Street Partners, signaling continued investment in the resort and club facilities.
The Champion Course at PGA National
The Champion Course, originally designed by Tom and George Fazio and later redesigned by Jack Nicklaus, has hosted the Ryder Cup (1983), PGA Championship (1987), and serves as the permanent home of the PGA Tour’s annual South Florida event. At 7,223 yards and par 71, it is ranked Florida’s 38th best course by Golf Digest (2025/26). Water comes into play on 15 of 18 holes, and the finishing stretch known as the Bear Trap (holes 15, 16, and 17) regularly decides the tournament, combining forced water carries, prevailing crosswinds, and narrow landing areas that PGA Tour players routinely cite as one of the most demanding sequences on the entire schedule.
Four additional 18-hole courses provide variety across skill levels and design philosophies: The Fazio (7,050 yards, renovated by Tom Fazio II), The Palmer (7,079 yards, Arnold Palmer’s out-and-back links-style routing, often described by members as their favorite), The Match (6,447 yards, a 2021 Andy Staples redesign of the former Squire course built around match-play formats where the hole winner selects the next tee box), and The Estate (6,694 yards, Karl Litten design, located eight miles west of the main clubhouse, requiring a separate drive that keeps it less trafficked). The Staple, a 9-hole par-3 course with holes ranging from 60 to 130 yards, rounds out the collection.
Three consecutive holes on The Champion that regularly decide the PGA Tour event. Homes along this stretch carry a premium both for their views and for the annual experience of watching tournament play from the backyard.
The 2021 redesign introduced template-style holes inspired by golden-age architects like Seth Raynor and C.B. MacDonald. The strategic tee-selection mechanic is unlike anything else in Palm Beach County.
Five courses means members rarely face booking pressure, even in season. The Palmer and Fazio absorb the majority of daily play, leaving The Champion less crowded than its profile might suggest. The Estate’s off-campus location keeps it the quietest option.
PGA National Homes for Sale
Single-Family Home at PGA National
PGA National has recorded 394 closed sales since January 2022, totaling approximately $282 million in volume. In the trailing 12 months through early 2026, 109 transactions closed at a combined $80.6 million. Single-family detached homes accounted for 51 of those sales at a median price of $925,000 and a median of $383 per square foot. Condos and co-ops closed 40 sales at a median of $408,000 ($293/SF). Townhouses added 18 sales at a median of $543,000 ($303/SF). Median days on market across all product types was 45.
The highest recorded sale since 2022 is 101 Thornton Drive in Preston at $2.86 million (4,534 SF, $631/SF, August 2025). Preston and Grand Cay account for virtually all transactions above $1.5 million. The renovation premium is the defining pricing dynamic: in the Eagleton area, 256 Eagleton Estates Boulevard sold for $780,000 at $329/SF in August 2025 as a one-owner original-condition home, while two months later 159 Eagleton Court sold for $950,000 at $474/SF after a full renovation. That is a 44% per-square-foot premium for updated finishes on a comparable floor plan.
Buyer Intelligence
PGA National’s 46 neighborhoods each carry their own HOA with distinct fee structures, rules, and reserves. Monthly HOA fees range from roughly $300 for some single-family neighborhoods to $700+ for full-service condo associations. Before making an offer, verify the specific neighborhood’s assessment history, reserve balance, and any pending capital projects. Several associations have levied special assessments in recent years for roof replacements, road resurfacing, or clubhouse renovations.
Most construction predates the 2002 Florida Building Code, which means older homes may carry higher wind and flood insurance premiums. Roof age is a particular factor: insurers increasingly decline coverage on roofs older than 15 years, and many homes still have original or second-generation roofs. Buyers of pre-2002 homes should budget for a four-point inspection and anticipate insurance costs that may run significantly higher than newer construction in the area. A roof replacement typically runs $15,000 to $40,000+ depending on home size and material.
Club membership adds a second layer of cost beyond the neighborhood HOA. A full golf membership carries an initiation fee plus monthly dues; sport and social tiers are less. Total recurring housing cost at PGA National is therefore neighborhood HOA + membership dues (if applicable) + property taxes + insurance, and the sum varies significantly depending on which neighborhood you choose and which tier you join. Model this before making an offer.
Seasonal buyers should note that Palm Beach County’s non-homestead tax assessment has no cap, meaning annual assessed values can increase without the 3% limit that Florida’s Save Our Homes provision offers to primary residents. On a $1.5M home, this difference can translate to thousands of dollars annually in additional property tax exposure over time. Rental restrictions vary by neighborhood: some permit short-term rentals, others restrict to annual leases or prohibit rentals entirely. Confirm the specific rules for any neighborhood before making an offer if rental flexibility matters.
Multiple Tiers Available
PGA National’s membership is structured in tiers ranging from dining-only access to full golf privileges across all five championship courses.
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Full golf provides access to all five 18-hole courses. Sport covers tennis, fitness, and limited golf. Fit and social covers the pool, fitness center, and dining. A dining-only option is also available.
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Complete the application through the Members’ Club office. Initiation fees and first monthly dues are collected upon approval. Fee schedules adjust periodically; confirm current figures with the membership office before budgeting.
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Unlike invitation-only clubs in the area, PGA National processes applications administratively. There are no sponsor letters, no membership committee interviews, and no waitlist as of early 2026.
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New members receive facility orientation covering tee time booking, dining reservations, racquet club scheduling, and fitness programming. With multiple tiers and neighborhoods each carrying different HOA costs, total cost of ownership varies significantly. Contact us to model the full picture before purchasing.
Integrated Resort Amenities
The PGA National Resort includes 339 hotel rooms, a 40,000-square-foot spa anchored by the “Waters of the World” mineral pools (sourced from global springs), and nine on-site restaurants and lounges including The Butcher’s Club, Honeybelle, Sushi by Bou, and Birdie’s Diner. Club members access these facilities alongside resort guests.
A 33,000-square-foot health and racquet club with 19 tennis courts across clay, hard, and Har-Tru surfaces, plus a croquet facility. The five-lane lap pool and fitness center are accessible through sport, fit and social, or full golf memberships.
Staffed guardhouses at all entries with 24-hour security patrols. Inside the gates: a 240-acre nature preserve, PGA National Park (basketball courts, softball fields, disc golf course), and neighborhood pools distributed throughout the community. Over 800 acres of total green space connect the community via trails.
The annual PGA Tour event on The Champion Course (late February) draws over 200,000 spectators according to the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. Residents along the course have direct views of tournament play, and the week transforms the community into a destination with hospitality tents, pro-am events, and elevated dining programming.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
PGA National sits along PGA Boulevard between I-95 and the Florida Turnpike in central Palm Beach Gardens. The community’s main entrance on Avenue of the Champions is less than two minutes from both highway on-ramps, placing it at a natural crossroads between Jupiter to the north and West Palm Beach to the south. Mirasol, another large-scale golf community, sits directly across PGA Boulevard.
From the gate, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is approximately 20 minutes south via I-95. PBI’s FBOs (Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation) serve private aviation. Juno Beach and its public oceanfront access are roughly 15 minutes east. The Gardens Mall and Downtown at the Gardens are within a five-minute drive, and PGA Commons (dining, retail) sits immediately outside the PGA Boulevard entrance.
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Common Questions
PGA National spans one of the widest price ranges of any golf community in Palm Beach Gardens. Based on 394 closed sales since 2022, condos and townhouses have traded from approximately $250,000 (a one-bedroom in Dunbar Woods) to $1 million (a renovated Fairway Villa). Single-family homes account for the largest share of transactions, with a trailing-12-month median of $925,000 and a median of $383 per square foot. Estate homes in Preston and Grand Cay range from $1.5 million to the dataset’s record sale of $2.86 million (101 Thornton Drive, 4,534 SF, $631/SF, August 2025). Renovation status drives pricing more than any other variable: in the Eagleton area in late 2025, an original-condition home at 256 Eagleton Estates Boulevard sold for $780,000 ($329/SF) while a fully renovated home at 159 Eagleton Court sold for $950,000 ($474/SF), a 44% per-square-foot premium.
No. Club membership is entirely separate from home ownership. Homeowners pay their neighborhood HOA fees regardless, and joining the PGA National Members’ Club is an independent decision. Multiple membership tiers exist: full golf (access to all five courses), sport (tennis, fitness, limited golf), fit and social (fitness, pool, dining), and dining-only. Initiation fees and monthly dues differ by tier; the membership office publishes current schedules on request.
PGA National recorded 109 closed sales totaling $80.6 million in the trailing 12 months through early 2026, and transaction volume has increased each year since 2022 (87 sales in 2022, 87 in 2023, 100 in 2024, 105 in 2025). Median days on market across all product types was 45 in the trailing 12 months, though condos sat longer (median 66 days) than single-family homes (44 days) or townhouses (26 days). This liquidity stands in contrast to smaller private communities in the area where only a handful of properties trade annually.
PGA National features five championship 18-hole courses totaling 90 holes. The Champion (Jack Nicklaus redesign, 7,223 yards, par 71) hosts the annual PGA Tour event and features the Bear Trap finishing stretch. The Fazio (renovated by Tom Fazio II, 7,050 yards) is the oldest course on the property. The Palmer (Arnold Palmer design, 7,079 yards) follows a links-style out-and-back routing popular with members. The Match (6,447 yards, 2021 Andy Staples redesign of the former Squire course) is built around match-play formats with a unique tee-selection mechanic. The Estate (Karl Litten design, 6,694 yards) sits eight miles west of the main clubhouse and requires a separate drive, making it the least trafficked of the five.
The Bear Trap refers to holes 15, 16, and 17 on The Champion Course, named for Jack Nicklaus (nicknamed “The Golden Bear”), who redesigned the course. Two par-3s and a par-4, all demanding precision over water with wind typically gusting across the fairways. During tournament week, the Bear Trap regularly decides the outcome, and homes along this stretch carry a premium both for their course views and for the annual proximity to what PGA Tour players consistently rank among the most discussed finishing sequences in professional golf.
BallenIsles, located just east of PGA National, offers three courses (54 holes) and approximately 1,575 residences with membership required for most purchases. Mirasol, directly across PGA Boulevard, offers two courses and approximately 1,200 homes with mandatory membership. PGA National’s differentiators are scale (five courses, 5,000 homes), the annual PGA Tour event, the integrated resort operation, and optional membership. BallenIsles and Mirasol tend to skew higher in their single-family price ranges and carry mandatory membership costs that add to total cost of ownership. PGA National’s broader product range (starting around $250,000 for condos, with a community-wide median of $351/SF) makes it accessible to a wider buyer profile, but it is also a larger, more resort-oriented community rather than a traditional private club.
Most homes at PGA National were built in the 1980s and 1990s, before Florida’s updated building code took effect in 2002. Older construction generally carries higher wind insurance premiums than post-2002 homes. Roof age is a critical factor: many insurers will not write or renew policies on roofs older than 15 years. Buyers of older homes should factor in a potential roof replacement ($15,000 to $40,000+ depending on size and material) as part of their acquisition cost. A four-point inspection (roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) is typically required by insurers for homes over 30 years old. Flood insurance requirements depend on the specific lot’s FEMA zone designation.
HOA fees vary significantly because each neighborhood operates its own homeowners association. As of early 2026, monthly fees range from roughly $300 in some single-family neighborhoods to $700 or more in full-service condo associations covering exterior maintenance, landscaping, insurance on common areas, and community amenities. These fees are separate from any club membership dues. Before making an offer, review the specific neighborhood’s HOA budget, reserve study, and assessment history. Special assessments for capital improvements (roofs, roads, clubhouse upgrades) have occurred in several neighborhoods in recent years.
Rental policies vary neighborhood by neighborhood and are governed by each subdivision’s HOA, not by a community-wide rule. Some neighborhoods permit short-term or seasonal rentals (one listing in Golf Villas, for example, was leased for the 2026 season at $6,000/month). Others restrict to annual leases only or prohibit rentals entirely. Buyers considering PGA National as a seasonal residence or investment property should confirm the specific rental rules for their target neighborhood before going under contract, as these restrictions are enforced at the HOA level and can differ substantially even between adjacent subdivisions.
PGA National is zoned for Palm Beach County public schools: Timber Trace Elementary (rated A by Niche), Watson B. Duncan Middle (B-plus), and Palm Beach Gardens High School. Nearby private school options include The Benjamin School, Trinity Christian School, and St. Mark’s Episcopal School. PGA National is one of the few large-scale golf communities in Palm Beach Gardens with enough year-round families to sustain active youth programming, school carpools, and neighborhood play groups alongside the seasonal population.
In January 2025, Henderson Park acquired PGA National Resort in a joint venture with Salamander Hotels & Resorts and South Street Partners. Salamander, founded by Sheila Johnson, operates high-end resort properties including Salamander Resort in Middleburg, Virginia and Innisbrook Resort in Tampa. The partnership signals continued investment in the resort and club facilities. As of early 2026, no changes to the membership structure, fee tiers, or residential community governance have been announced. The PGA Tour event remains on the calendar. Buyers should ask the membership office directly about any planned capital projects or fee adjustments tied to the new ownership.
This is the question that separates buyers who will love PGA National from those who should look at BallenIsles or Mirasol instead. Because PGA National operates an active 339-room hotel, resort guests share the golf courses, restaurants, spa, and pool areas alongside club members and residents. During tournament week and peak season (January through April), traffic inside the community increases noticeably. Some buyers value this energy, the depth of dining options it supports, and the fact that the resort operation subsidizes amenity maintenance. Others prefer the quieter, members-only atmosphere of a private club where every face on the first tee is a neighbor. If you have toured both models this week, you already know which side you fall on.
With 46 neighborhoods, independent HOAs, variable insurance costs on older construction, and multiple membership tiers, the total cost of ownership at PGA National depends heavily on the specific home and neighborhood you choose. We can help you model the full picture.