{"id":5037,"date":"2020-02-24T14:04:05","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T14:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/?p=5037"},"modified":"2023-12-01T00:38:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T00:38:59","slug":"travel-tuesday-honda-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/travel-tuesday-honda-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Tuesday &#8211; Honda Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/honda-classic-at-pga-national-resort-and-spa.jpg\" alt=\"The Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/honda-classic-at-pga-national-resort-and-spa.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/honda-classic-at-pga-national-resort-and-spa-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This week we stop at The PGA National Resort &amp; Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.<span class=\"m_-4347403694014182627gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>PGA National boasts 5 Championship courses on the property. All of the courses are challenging and\u00a0provide\u00a0a wide range of\u00a0skill to\u00a0conquer\u00a0each course.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a family vacation, business, or buddies trip, \u2013 PGA National welcomes all.<span class=\"m_-4347403694014182627gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In fact, the only unwelcoming part of PGA National is the famed \u201cBear Trap\u201d, which consists of Holes 15, 16 and 17. These holes were a part of the 2014 re-design by Jack Nicklaus.<span class=\"m_-4347403694014182627gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>The Bear Trap has quickly become one of the toughest stretches of golf on the tour. Spectators flock to this popular spot of the course as it\u2019s where the party takes place. PGA National re-opened the Palmer Course after going through a renovation of its own in 2017.<span class=\"m_-4347403694014182627gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Read more\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pgaresort.com\/golf\/pga-palmer-golf-course\/update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, lots of exciting things are happening at PGA National, so if you\u2019re interested in paying a visit you can check out some of their packages\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pgaresort.com\/golf-vacation-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bear-trap-honda-classic-pga-national-resort-and-spa-hole-17.jpg\" alt=\"The Bear Trap at The Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bear-trap-honda-classic-pga-national-resort-and-spa-hole-17.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bear-trap-honda-classic-pga-national-resort-and-spa-hole-17-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Other Top Florida Resorts<\/h2>\n<h3>Trump National Doral<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/trump-national-doral-miami-florida.jpg\" alt=\"Trump National Doral in Doral Miami, Florida\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/trump-national-doral-miami-florida.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/trump-national-doral-miami-florida-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If South Beach is more your thing, then we highly recommend\u00a0taking a visit down to Trump National Doral.<span class=\"m_-4347403694014182627gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Doral showcases 4 courses of its own, most notably the Blue Monster.<span class=\"m_-4347403694014182627gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0The rush of beating the sunset at this resort is never in order. You can practice well into the night with their state-of-the-art LED-lite practice range and putting green. Check out more on Trump National Doral\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trumphotels.com\/miami\/golf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Streamsong Resort<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/streamsong-resort-bowling-green-florida.jpg\" alt=\"Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Florida\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/streamsong-resort-bowling-green-florida.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/streamsong-resort-bowling-green-florida-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\">If you\u2019re looking to go off the beaten path, there\u2019s no doubt that Streamsong Resort will satisfy those looking for seclusion.<span class=\"m_-4347403694014182627gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 This year,\u00a0Streamsong is ranked by Golf Digest as one of\u00a0America&#8217;s 100 Greatest Golf\u00a0Course and one of the Best Golf Courses in Florida.<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"m_-4347403694014182627gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Oh yeah, and it gets better, recently opened Streamsong Black was named by Golf Inc., the Development of the Year.<span class=\"m_-4347403694014182627gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Check out more on Streamsong Resort\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.streamsongresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>PGA Golf Club<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pga-golf-club-port-st-lucie-florida.jpg\" alt=\"PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pga-golf-club-port-st-lucie-florida.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pga-golf-club-port-st-lucie-florida-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\">If you&#8217;re looking for the ultimate golf experience, where you can play where the PGA Professionals play and train, then this is your place. Just a short 45-minute drive on I-95 north (exit 122) is one of Golf Digest&#8217;s &#8220;Best Golf Resorts in North America&#8221;. Located on the beautiful Treasure Coast in Port St. Lucie, PGA Golf Club is home to 54 holes of championship golf.<\/p>\n<p>Designed by Fazio and Dye, the Wanamaker, Ryder, and Dye course are all individually recognized on Golfweek&#8217;s &#8220;Best State-by-State&#8221; Courses You Can Play. If you&#8217;re looking for a family getaway to South Florida, their family-friendly atmosphere will keep you coming back for more. Introduce the young ones to the game on their 6-hole family short course, or use it as a place to warm up and wind down at. Find out more about PGA Golf Club and their special Stay and Play packages <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pgavillagegolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Are you planning your next golf trip?<\/h2>\n<p>Ship Sticks will help transport your clubs and luggage to wherever you are playing or staying. We have simplified the travel experience for thousands of golfers across the globe. We all know that with the airlines, your clubs may not make it to its final destination and if they do, they may not all be in one piece. Let us simplify your next golf adventure. Grab a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/\">quote<\/a>\u00a0today and start planning!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week we stop at The PGA National Resort &amp; Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.\u00a0\u00a0PGA National boasts 5 Championship courses on the property. All of the courses are challenging and\u00a0provide\u00a0a wide range of\u00a0skill to\u00a0conquer\u00a0each course. Whether it\u2019s a family vacation, business, or buddies trip, \u2013 PGA National welcomes all.\u00a0\u00a0 In fact, the only unwelcoming&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7117,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[249,486,40,8,14],"tags":[151,150,141,152,154],"class_list":["post-5037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-events","category-golf-tips","category-news","category-travel","tag-golf-club-shipping","tag-pga-national","tag-pga-tour","tag-ship-my-clubs","tag-ships-sticks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5037"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5037\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7118,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5037\/revisions\/7118"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}