West Palm Beach, Florida, must be considered one of the top U.S. destinations, not only for travelers desiring a relaxed, Florida getaway, but for golfers of level of skill. More than 20 Palm Beach golf courses featuring in excess of 360 holes of golf are available, and the fact that they are, for the most-part, far away from the hustle and bustle of many other major U.S. golf destinations makes those West Palm Beach Golf Courses that much more attractive. Heading the list of major resorts in the area, the PGA National Resort is a venue not to missed - add a visit to Doral and you have a dream getaway in the making.
1. Abacoa Golf Club, Jupiter
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The 18-hole Abacoa course at Jupiter, Florida plays 7,200 yards from the tips for a par of 72. The course rating is 74.6 with a slope of 137 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Joseph L. Lee, the Abacoa golf course opened in 1999.
2. Atlantis Country Club, Palm Beach County
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The 18-hole Atlantis course plays 6,610 yards from the back tees for a par of 72 with a course rating of 72.2 and a slope of 137. Designed by Robert Simmons, the Atlantis Golf Course opened for play in 1972.
3. Binks Forest Golf Club, Wellington
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The 18-hole Binks Forest course was designed by Johnny Miller and Gene Bates; it reopened for play after extensive renovation and redesign in 2007.
4. Cypress Creek Golf Club, Boynton Beach
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The 18-hole Cypress Creek golf course in Boynton Beach, Florida, Boynton Beach, plays 6,531 yards from the tips for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.0 with a slope rating of 131. Designed by Robert von Hagge, the Cypress Creek golf course opened for play in 1964.
5. Doral Golf Resort and Spa
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Not really in West Palm Beach, but close enough to make it easy visit while you're there, Doral Golf Resort and Spa is, perhaps, the most famous golf complex on the planet. With five championship courses on the property, including the famed “Blue Monster,” Doral Golf Resort and Spa is, perhaps, the quintessential golf travel destination.
6. PGA National Resort, West Palm Beach
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In addition to its five tournament-level golf courses, the PGA National Resort boasts a 40,000-square-foot European spa, a vast , and a top level golf academy. PGA National is a perfect destination, not just for golf, but for romantic getaways, weddings, family vacations and unique corporate outings.
7. The Village Golf Club, Royal Palm Beach
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The 18-hole Village course at the Village Golf Club facility in Royal Palm Beach plays 6,900 yards of from the tips for a par of 72. The course rating is 73.3 and it has a slope rating of 134. Designed by Mark Mahannah, the Village golf course opened for play in 1975.
