PGA National Resort & Spa

Name

PGA National Resort & Spa

Legal name

PGA National Resort & Spa

Website

https://pgaresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PGA National Resort & Spa is a luxury golf, spa, and meeting destination in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, operating five championship courses (99 holes), a 40,000 sq ft spa, four dining venues, and event space, and serving affluent travelers, families, golfers, corporate groups, and wedding parties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Golf Resort & Spa Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Destination Spas & Spa Resorts (HSALAFAC)

Keywords

• Luxury golf resort
• Championship golf courses
• Destination spa services
• Resort dining venues
• Event and wedding venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach Gardens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodations: Room reservations including guestrooms, suites, cottages, and vacation homes with nightly rates starting at $199. Revenue from resort fees and nightly stays.
2. Golf Operations: Revenue from green fees, golf packages, cart rentals, and golf instruction at five championship courses including The Champion, The Palmer, The Fazio, The Match, and The Staple.
3. Food & Beverage: Revenue from four on-property restaurants: The Butcher's Club (steakhouse), Honeybelle (seasonal American), Sushi by Boū (omakase), and Birdie's Diner (casual dining), plus poolside service and catering.
4. Spa & Wellness: Revenue from The Spa at PGA National featuring 40,000 sq ft facility with Waters of the World mineral pools, treatments, and spa boutique retail.
5. Membership Programs: Private golf and resort membership providing exclusive access to world-class golf, sports facilities, spa, and member-exclusive clubhouse. Annual membership dues.
6. Events & Weddings: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate meetings, incentives, and special events at various venues including ballrooms, outdoor lawns, and the PGA Ballroom.
7. Sports & Racquet Club: Revenue from tennis courts, pickleball courts, fitness center, and fitness classes at the Sports & Racquet Club.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PGA National Resort & Spa is a luxury golf resort offering accommodations, championship golf across five courses (79 holes), a 40,000 sq ft destination spa, four on-site dining venues, tennis and pickleball facilities, and event venues for weddings and corporate meetings. The resort generates revenue from nightly stays, green fees, dining, spa treatments, private memberships, and event bookings at its Palm Beach Gardens, Florida property.

Product overview

PGA National Resort & Spa is a luxury golf resort offering a unified portfolio of hospitality services centered around five championship golf courses (The Champion, The Palmer, The Fazio, The Match, and The Staple), totaling 99 holes. The property features The Spa at PGA National Resort (40,000 sq ft wellness facility), four distinctive dining venues (The Butcher's Club, Honeybelle, Sushi by Boū, Birdie's Diner), a Sports & Racquet Club with tennis and pickleball facilities, resort pool with private cabanas, comprehensive event and wedding venues, and luxury accommodations ranging from guestrooms to vacation homes. The resort also offers a private Members Club for exclusive access, the PGA National Golf Academy for instruction, Banyan Buddies Kids Club for family guests, and unique experiences like the Bee Experience. Following a $100 million transformation, the resort combines championship golf heritage with modern luxury amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Butcher's Club: Michelin-recommended modern steakhouse restaurant by Chef Jeremy Ford, winner of Top Chef Season 13.
• Honeybelle
• The Spa at PGA National Resort
• The Champion Course
• Sports & Racquet Club
• Sushi by Boū
• Birdie's Diner

Products and services

• The Champion Course Championship golf course home to the PGA TOUR's Cognizant Classic and the infamous Bear Trap, considered one of the most challenging three-hole stretches on the PGA Tour.
• The Palmer Course Championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer, pairing classic architecture with modern advances and suitable for all skill levels.
• The Fazio Course Championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio and George Fazio, a modern reinvention of PGA National's original 18 holes with classic architecture and contemporary advances.
• The Match Course Innovative golf course designed by Andy Staples featuring classic golf course design principles with a radical take on format, built to encourage play formats like best ball, skins, and foursomes.
• The Staple Course Nine-hole par-3 short course designed by Andy Staples, offering fun, friendly golf focused on casual play and skill development.
• The Spa at PGA National Resort 40,000 sq ft destination wellness facility featuring Waters of the World outdoor mineral pools, Himalayan salt room, saunas, and comprehensive menu of restorative treatments including massages, facials, and salon services.
• The Butcher's Club 2025 Michelin-recommended modern Palm Beach shared-style steakhouse restaurant led by Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford, featuring succulent cuts in a stylish 1950s-inspired atmosphere with private dining options.
• Honeybelle Seasonal American restaurant led by Top Chef alum Lindsay Autry serving wood-fired pizzas, vibrant salads, handcrafted sandwiches, and signature entrées like Honeybelle Fried Chicken in an airy, light-filled space.
• Sushi by Boū Intimate omakase dining experience served tableside within a 1920s speakeasy-inspired setting featuring 12-course chef-curated menus.
• Birdie's Diner Casual dining venue featuring stacked burgers, hearty sandwiches, and classic milkshakes with views of The Champion course.
• Sports & Racquet Club State-of-the-art 33,000 sq ft sports facility featuring 16 Har-Tru tennis courts (11 lit for night play), 12 pickleball courts, 2 pop tennis courts, five-lane saltwater lap pool, and comprehensive fitness center with cardio, weights, TRX, and group fitness studios.
• Resort Accommodations Luxury lodging options including Resort View Rooms, Premium Pool View Rooms, Deluxe View Rooms, ADA Accessible rooms, PGA Premium King Suites, Premium Junior Suites, Two Bedroom Cottages, and Vacation Homes.
• PGA National Golf Academy World-class golf instruction program offering daily clinics, private lessons with video analysis, mini schools, practice and play sessions, and intensive retreats for golfers of all skill levels.
• Gatherings (Meetings & Weddings) Event venues and planning services including meeting spaces, ballrooms, outdoor venues like Lakeside Lawn, and comprehensive wedding services with multiple ceremony and reception sites.
• Banyan Buddies Kids Club Children's programming offering full-day, half-day, and evening sessions with supervised activities, lunch and snacks for children ages 4-12.
• PGA National Members Club
• Bee Experience Unique beekeeping experience led by professional beekeeper Sierra Malnove including guided hive tours, honeycomb tasting, and protective beekeeping suits, with harvested honey used in culinary and spa programs.
• Resort Pool

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% customer return rate for Groom Guy tenant at PGA National
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Preferred Hotels & ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026PGA National Resort is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle collection, providing global distribution and marketing through the Preferred Hotels network of luxury independent hotels.
• I Prefer Hotel RewardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Participating hotel rewards program allowing members to earn and redeem points at PGA National Resort, extending reach to the program's global membership base.
• Blade Air MobilityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Partnership with Blade Air Mobility for premium air transportation services, enabling convenient helicopter transfers to the resort for VIP guests and time-sensitive travelers.
• Serena & LilyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Interior design partnership featuring Serena & Lily home décor and furnishings throughout the resort, bringing coastal luxury aesthetic to guest rooms and common areas.
• Groom GuyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Luxury men's grooming brand operates second location at PGA National Resort since 2023. First luxury barbershop on PGA property. Originally intended as 4-6 month pop-up, now permanent due to 85% customer return rate and pillar-of-community status.
• V Starr (Venus Williams Design Firm)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Venus Williams' design firm V Starr led the complete redesign of The Spa at PGA National Resort as part of the $100 million transformation, creating a new era of wellness with modern luxury aesthetics.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Breakers Palm Beach: Iconic oceanfront luxury resort in Palm Beach with multiple dining venues, spa, golf, and extensive event facilities — directly competing for the same Palm Beach luxury leisure, wedding, and corporate group demand.
• Innisbrook Golf Resort: Sister Salamander Hotels & Resorts property in Tampa Bay featuring multiple championship golf courses, spa, and event venues — directly comparable in golf-first luxury resort model, scale, and parent-operator relationship.
• Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach: Luxury beachfront resort with spa, multiple dining outlets, and family programming in Palm Beach — competing for the same affluent leisure, family vacation, and corporate event demand in the immediate market.
• Streamsong Resort: Florida luxury golf destination with multiple resort courses, spa, dining, and accommodations targeting similar affluent golf travelers and group bookings in the same regional market.
• Pinehurst Resort: Multi-course championship golf resort in North Carolina hosting major USGA events — directly comparable in golf-first luxury resort model, tournament-hosting brand equity, and resort-with-multiple-courses positioning.
• Boca West Country Club: Private membership-based country club in South Florida with multiple golf courses, tennis, spa, and dining — comparable in membership-driven luxury country club positioning and Southeast Florida market.
• Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples: Luxury golf resort in Florida with championship course, premium spa, multiple dining venues, and event venues — comparable in luxury golf resort positioning, F&B depth, and high-net-worth leisure traveler base.
• Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables: Historic Florida luxury resort with championship golf course, spa, multiple dining venues, and large event capacity — comparable in legacy luxury positioning, golf-and-event-led model, and Florida leisure traveler base.

Broad incumbents

• TPC Sawgrass: PGA TOUR-owned golf facility in Ponte Vedra Beach with championship courses (including the Players Stadium), lodging, and spa — directly comparable as another PGA TOUR-affiliated Florida golf destination with a major championship course and resort amenities.
• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic luxury golf destination on California's Monterey Peninsula with multiple courses, spa, and lodging — larger and more globally established golf resort with overlapping premium-positioning, tournament-host brand equity, and group/leisure demand profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pganationalresort
• Facebookfacebook.com/PGAresort
• Instagraminstagram.com/pganational
• Xx.com/PGANatl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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