PGA National Resort & Spa Opens Renovated Palmer Course (Etats-Unis)
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PGA National Resort & Spa Opens Renovated Palmer Course (Etats-Unis)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-01-24
Designed by the Arnold Palmer Design Company, Legendary Course Celebrates Re- Birth
As part of a multi- million dollar property-wide facelift, PGA National Resort and Spa has just completed an extensive renovation of the popular Arnold Palmer designed golf course. Under the direction of the Arnold Palmer Design Company, the renovations and redesign were officially unveiled on January 22, 2008 in a festive ceremony led by Hall of Famer Arnold Palmer and PGA National Resort & Spa Managing Director, Joel Paige.
"As always, we hope to build a fun and enjoyable golf course and think the changes made to this early project will help bring it up to date," said Arnold Palmer.
"It was a pleasure to work with the PGA National team," said Arnold Palmer Design Company architect Eric Wiltse. "We have made several subtle changes and a few major ones and hope that we have injected a little more strategic and visual interest back into an updated version of a great classic Florida golf course."
Completed renovations to the popular course include a new irrigation system, ensuring the success of the course's new state-of-the-art grass, Champion Turf Bermuda; re-designed native landscaping; re-shaped and re-built holes and bunkers; and all new laser-leveled tee locations featuring five distinctive sets of tees.
The course's cart paths, restrooms, shelters, signage and recycling / refuse options have all been upgraded as well. Hole 12 now features an all- new double fairway design that allows golfers to choose two completely different approaches to the hole. Players face a classic risk / reward off the tee - the route to the left requires a long and precise drive over water, but a shorter distance to the green - making the number 12 a challenging, exciting, and potentially reachable par 5. The higher fairway option, which is separated by an expansive bunker, features a more conventional dog-leg par 5 but with little hope of getting home in two.
"Working with the Arnold Palmer Design Company was a great experience for our team at PGA National Resort & Spa," said Paige. "We are thrilled to be sharing this course improvement with our guests and members, kicking off the opening of numerous projects that are part of our multi-million dollar makeover."
"The Palmer course has always been popular among golfers of every skill level," adds Paige. "These enhancements will do an even better job of framing tee shots and, with more bunkers, make it tougher for the discerning golfer. At the same time, new forward tees will continue to make it a favorite for the casual golfer as well."
Committed to "creating championship experiences" and making PGA National Resort & Spa the best golf destination in Florida, the new ownership has embarked on resort-wide renovations. "We want professional and amateur golfers, as well as our non-golfing guests, to know that PGA National Resort & Spa retains its rich history and that we're investing in a compelling future."
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