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onsitereview O C T O B E R 2 0 13 The resort's The Champion course. Fazio by Tom Fazio II, giving it a more modern layout and upping the total green by 70 percent. While golf is highly celebrated here, there are other ways to see the greens, like cocktails al fresco at Bar 91 with a fire pit overlooking the courses. And for first-time golfers or those looking to improve, the resort offers two onsite golf schools. "Some hidden gems that people don't realize is you could come here to learn how to play golf from two different golf schools on site," Cantor says. "So if you want to be active, we have it all, or if you want to just relax and recharge your batteries, we have that, too." We met up with a pro instructor at the David Leadbetter Golf lane nieset Academy who also happens to teach many golf pros who pass through PGA National. It was our first time trying our hand at golf; When it comes to golfing in Florida, there's no lack of competition throughout the state at championship-grade golf courses constantly the clinic was not only helpful for newbies, but our more experienced friends also learned a thing or two. The instructor stepping up their game. went over everything from proper posture to grip and videotaped Last fall, we spent a weekend at the recently renovated PGA our swings, so we could see for ourselves how we were improving National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens-known for its Championship Course and host to the PGA TOUR Honda Classic- throughout the day (and how we could improve for the next time). and experienced its 90 holes of golf both on and off the green. "For an athletic-type person or golf lover, PGA National Resort & suite stay Spa is really a sportsmen retreat like no other. I always call it heaven During our stay, we settled into a deluxe jr. suite overlooking the for golfers or the equivalent of Disney World for golf lovers," says spa pool and golf course. Our corner suite was spacious, yet cozy Karen Cantor, public relations manager, PGA National. "Ideally, once with a sofa, sitting area and terrace perfect for watching the golfers you arrive here you really don't need to leave the property as it practicing on the course. Travelers who want to step things up a offers everything a traveler could need with plenty to do." notch should opt for the PGA Suite, with three balconies, views of the Fazio driving range, and a billiard table in the living room, ideal the greens for in-room entertaining. And if all this makes it sound like a boys' retreat, think again. The two Spa Suites feature an in-room "There is quite a nature element to this destination [Palm Beach], treatment area with a leather massage table and aren't far from as well as the luxury element we're known for. And even if you're the spa itself: perfect for a girls' golf & spa getaway. not a golf fan, just to ride around in a cart with a friend, you've With over 100 treatments, the destination spa is definitely a great got the most beautiful sites, just being out on the courses," says way to spend the day and we took full advantage. Treatments are Carli Smith, director of public relations and communications, Palm inspired by destinations around the globe, but the 75-minute Plush Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau. "There's a Papaya treatment we received was actually inspired by this tropical variety of things to do from golf, beach-the typical things you destination and included a deliciously smelling papaya-pineapple would think of when you think of South Florida-but we also have body scrub followed by a Swedish massage. After the treatment, the Florida Everglades within our destination." Just 20 minutes from Worth Avenue and glamorous Palm Beach, we indulged in the "do nothing" resort life mentality and spent the afternoon lounging in the outdoor mineral pools with salts hailing the 379-room, four-diamond PGA National Resort feels like a from the Dead Sea and Pyrenees Mountains of France. tucked-away retreat with everything you could possibly need at Rates start at $299 in high season and $199 in low season. ● your fingertips: nine restaurants and lounges, 19 tennis courts, a 40,000-sq.-ft. European spa, outdoor mineral pools, and five tournament-ready golf courses that steal the show. Archived related articles (available on recommend.com/magazine/ The courses, designed by golf masters Jack Nicklaus, Arnold issue-archive): Palmer, George and Tom Fazio, and Karl Litten, offer a variety of Top Golf Resorts: United States (May 2013) layouts and challenges, especially The Champion with its famous PGA National Resort & Spa three holes forming the Bear Trap. During the $100 million renovation in 2012, The Haig course was updated and reinvented as The 86 may 2014 contact information PGA National Resort & Spa: (800) 863-2819; pgaresort.com recommend.com http://www.recommend.com/magazine/ http://www.pgaresort.com http://www.recommend.com

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Editor's Notes
Hotel Desk: Le Meridien
Tour Talk: Contiki Vacations
Tee Off in Spain
Tee Off in Scotland
Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: A (Short) Tale of Two Cities
AmaWaterways Sails into Myanmar
American Cruise Lines is on a Roll
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Martinique Travel Planner
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Mexico Destination Weddings & Honeymoons
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