PGA National Members Club

A large residential and resort-linked club with exceptional course variety, tournament pedigree, and a broad menu of household amenities.

GUIDE RATING4.3/ 5

Editorial fit score, not a USGA tee rating.

At a glance

Location: Palm Beach Gardens
Access: Private membership with resort component
Designer: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and others
Golf: 90 across five courses holes
Difficulty: Varied by course and tee
Positioning: $$$$
Real estate: Residential club community
Official rating: Tee-dependent; confirm current scorecard

The design lens

Why the architect
matters.

COURSE DESIGN

Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and others

The named architect is the clearest starting point for understanding the course, but renovation history and current setup also shape how it plays. Ratings and slopes vary by course and tee; this guide avoids presenting one number as universal.

Course personality

What is it like to play?

Read the course
before the scorecard.

A large residential and resort-linked club with exceptional course variety, tournament pedigree, and a broad menu of household amenities.

Off the teeForgiving

Demanding

Approach shotsForgiving

Demanding

GreensStraightforward

Highly demanding

Course managementBomb away

Think around

You’ll probably like this if…

Households that will use the club beyond golf and value a built-in social and recreational community.

Think twice if…

Membership, equity, wait-list, and property requirements can change and deserve direct verification.

Contact & directions

Take the next step
directly.

Access, membership terms, tee availability, and course ratings can change. Confirm current details with the club or public operator.

COURSE / CLUB