PGA National Resort Announces Unique ‘Golf Influencers and Fans’ Interactive Event
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (September 25, 2024) – PGA National Resort – South Florida’s world-class golf, pickleball, vacation, culinary, family, weddings, corporate and group events, and spa destination now showcasing the stunning results of its recent $100 million transformation – announces it will host a first-of-its-kind interactive fan event featuring popular golf influencer stars from both Good Good Golf and Barstool’s Fore Play Pod.
YouTube Golf has exploded in popularity, with the PGA Tour even getting in the action with their “Creator Classic” ahead of the TOUR Championship at East Lake. The event drew over 100,000 live viewers and 2.1M total viewers since the event. PGA National Resort will play host to the next big event in the YouTube Golf space, but with a twist compared to those that have come before it.
On Nov. 3, PGA National will host the “Fore Good Scramble.” The first live event that brings together two of the pre-eminent organizations in YouTube Golf – Good Good Golf and Fore Play. The live event will feature the two groups creating teams of four scrambling on the back 9 of The Champions Course at PGA National Resort. The event can be attended live (tickets here) or viewed on Good Good’s YouTube channel. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Play Yellow and The First Tee.
On the heels of the Fore Good Scramble, on Nov. 3 – 6, PGA National Resort will then host the “Battle For Palm Beach” – a 36-hole, two-man scramble – with 50 teams competing for the title. Good Good and Foreplay will continue their presence on site and join in on the action so golfers from around the country can see how their skills stack up against the popular YouTubers.
The unique experience is $5,500 per team and includes three nights’ accommodations, an opening practice round on the resort’s fun, par-3 Staple Course, tournament play on the property’s superb Fazio Course, and a final round on the celebrated Champion Course, home of the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic and famous “Bear Trap.” Teams will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and drink tickets. Furthermore, each participant will receive a welcome gift valued at $1,100. The winning team will receive prizes of $800 per player. More information and registration may be found here.
“Good Good is excited to partner with exceptional organizations like Troon Events and world-class destinations like PGA National Resort,” says CEO of Good Good Golf, Matt Kendrick. “The ‘Fore Good Scramble’ and ‘Battle For Palm Beach’ are two great events that will continue the momentum of YouTube Golf’s popularity and push into the mainstream of golf entertainment.”
“We are excited to host giant golf social media heavyweights like Good Good Golf and Barstool’s Fore Play Pod as well as their avid fans,” says Joseph Fisher, managing director of PGA National Resort. “This is the ideal opportunity for fans to get up close and personal with their favorite stars while both competing on our world-class golf courses and savoring one of the truly special vacation destinations in the U.S.”
While on property, guests may enjoy six culinary concepts are three signature restaurants including: The Butcher’s Club spearheaded by “Top Chef” winner Jeremy Ford and Honeybelle with its seasonal American cuisine helmed by multiple James Beard Award nominee Chef Lindsay Autry. Sushi by Bou, a modern speakeasy-inspired culinary concept known for reimagining the omakase experience, is the latest restaurant to open at PGA National Resort. For a retro-Americana dining experience, Birdie’s Diner serves nostalgic diner favorites with an upscale twist.
The Spa at PGA National Resort – newly imagined and redesigned by V Starr, the award-winning South Florida design firm of tennis legend Venus Williams – offers 40,000 square feet of tranquility and wellness. The serene oasis provides the perfect escape to breathe, heal and rejuvenate with individualized holistic care. The Spa’s extensive menu now includes therapeutic recovery and restorative treatments such as acupuncture, acupressure and cupping.
Additionally, the Himalayan Salt Rooms and Waters of the World, the therapeutic outdoor mineral pools using salts imported from the healing waters of the world: the Dead Sea in Israel and France’s Salies-de-Béarn, provide a calm escape to recharge before and after services. All Spa treatments are designed to evoke balance, relaxation and a deep sense of well-being. For gentlemen to look their best on and off the course, Groom Guy offers fresh haircuts, clean shaves, beard trimming and personalized styling from classically-trained barbers.
Additional amenities include its superlative 33,000-square-foot health and racquet club with 16 Har Tru tennis courts (12 lit for night play); twelve new pickleball courts for members and guests to enjoy the game’s burgeoning popularity in South Florida and across the U.S. The state-of-the-art facility houses a five-lane saltwater lap pool, expansive cardio and weight training rooms, two aerobic studios, two functional training studios, and a spin room with video monitors.
For ease of travel, PGA National Resort has partnered with BLADE to become the exclusive luxury hotel and resort partner in the Palm Beaches. With Blade’s modern fleet of helicopters, seaplanes, aircraft and jets, guests and members can travel between the resort’s private helipad and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), and Miami (MIA). From New York, BLADEone, a by-the-seat commercial-sized jet, features a private jet interior, caviar service and Blade’s renowned SkyFX staff.
For more information about PGA National Resort: visit http://www.pgaresort.com or call 800.863.2819.
About PGA National Resort
Located in South Florida’s Palm Beach Gardens, PGA National Resort is a legendary golf, vacation, culinary, events and spa destination. The resort is now showcasing its stunning $100 million capital investment revitalization resulting in a dramatic transformation touching every aspect of the celebrated property.
An industry leader in golf instruction, PGA National has partnered with leading U.S. golf schools including the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, and the world’s first science-based and statistical data-driven golf training center, Full Process Golf. PGA National also offers state-of-the-art club fitting.
The property not only boasts an exceptional golf experience but proudly houses the newly reimagined Sports & Racquet Club and The Spa at PGA National Resort. Featuring a state-of-the-art facility with 12 newly constructed pickleball courts, along with 16 Har Tru tennis courts, there is a renewed focus on health and wellness. The Spa comprehensive menu of restorative treatments further enhances the commitment to providing a holistic and rejuvenating oasis.
The property is 15 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and one-hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 900-plus locations in 45-plus states and 35-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, Casa Verde Golf, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, TroonMagazine.com or connect with Troon on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Troon Chronicles, Press Room, and via The Turn Podcast.
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