Florida, USA
PGA National Resorts - Palmer Course
Course Highlight
Designed by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer himself, this course blends classic Florida styling with strategic water hazards, cleverly incorporating natural lakes and bunkers to challenge players' precision and tactical decision-making.
About the Course
The Palmer Course at PGA National Resort has hosted the PGA Tour's Honda Classic since 1984, establishing itself as one of Florida's most tournament-tested venues. Named after Arnold Palmer, this championship layout hosted the 1983 Ryder Cup and 1987 PGA Championship, witnessing countless moments of professional golf glory. The course's legendary centerpiece is the 'Bear Trap'—holes 15 through 17—widely regarded as one of the most treacherous closing stretches on the PGA Tour. The 17th hole, a 175-yard island green par-3, has crushed the dreams of countless contenders during Sunday final rounds, where a single stroke often determines championship fate. With swaying palms, encircling water hazards, and Florida's ever-changing sunshine and winds rewriting the difficulty equation daily, the Palmer Course serves as the ultimate proving ground for measuring true golfing ability at the professional level.