For those of you who are avid golfers, the PGA National Resort & Spa is a golfer’s paradise. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, the resort has hosted more than 19 major PGA tournament events since the doors opened in 1981. The property boasts four incredible championship 18-hole golf courses: The Championship, The Haig, The Squire and The Palmer. The Estate championship course is located five miles west of the PGA National community in Palm Beach Gardens. The courses were designed by golf architects Tom & George Fazio and Karl Litten, as well as golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. The fairways and greens are in excellent condition and will challenge even the most experienced golfer with water hazards and multiple sand traps along every course. 

For the Labor Day Weekend, the PGA National Resort & Spa offered active duty military guests FREE rooms from Friday through Monday. In addition to the free rooms, active duty military guests were offered a special rate of $30 per person for a round of golf (with a golf cart) and two free buckets of balls to use at the driving range. That’s a steal in a resort of this grandeur! Use of the zero-entry pool and spacious Jacuzzi was also included in our stay.

I have stayed at plenty of hotels and resorts across the country; however, never have I found hotel staff to be so friendly, attentive and accommodating. We were greeted by four different staff members (valets, bell boys, etc.) before we even reached the registration desk. They didn’t treat us any differently simply because we had free rooms. Many of them thanked my husband for his service. The food was fabulous and the social scene was invigorating. The resort was very family-friendly.

If you ever find yourself in the West Palm Beach area, even if you’re not passionate about golf, the PGA National Resort & Spa is a must-see. Sit at the iBar located in the Lobby of the resort and watch your favorite sports programs from one of the four flat-screen TV’s while enjoying a cold, draft beer and sliders. And if you’re ready for a scrumptious fine dining experience at the Ironwood Grille, be sure to request Placido as your server. You will be well taken care of.