PGA National Resort Announces Transformative Members-Only Golf Experience
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL — September 16, 2026 — PGA National Resort, South Florida’s renowned golf destination and one of only a handful of locations to have hosted a Ryder Cup, Major Championship and PGA TOUR event, today announced a transformative members-only golf enclave featuring the development of a new golf course and clubhouse.
Located just minutes from the heart of the resort within Bay Hill Estates, the exclusive experience will feature the new Triple Stick Golf Club including a state‑of‑the‑art practice area from Love Golf Design, led by World Golf Hall of Fame member Davis Love III, and an elegant clubhouse from acclaimed architects Peacock + Lewis. The fully redesigned course will open later this year with the clubhouse to follow.
Following the routing of the former Estates Course, Triple Stick Golf Club reflects PGA National’s commitment to expanding and elevating its private‑club and resort offerings with a refined and contemporary identity rooted in architectural heritage. The 807-acre storied golf destination was purchased in 2025 by Henderson Park, the international private equity real estate firm, in a joint venture partnership with South Street Partners, a private equity real estate owner, operator and developer with a significant focus on golf and lifestyle assets; and Salamander Collection, the luxury hotel company which also manages the resort.
“The new Triple Stick Golf Club and clubhouse represent an extraordinary evolution for PGA National Resort, and we are proud to introduce a new private golf opportunity to improve upon the previous Estates Course offering,” said Rob Duckett, Managing Director, Golf and Club Operations at Henderson Park. “This project honors the property’s storied heritage while embracing a modern vision rooted in craftsmanship, strategy, and authentic South Florida character. Our goal is to create a members‑only environment that feels intimate, refined, and thoughtfully designed – a place where every detail enhances the membership experience, the enjoyment of the game and the camaraderie that surrounds it.”
A New Dye‑Inspired Golf Experience
The name Triple Stick draws from both Davis Love III’s personal history and Love Golf Design’s architectural influences. “Triple” is a nod to Davis, known as “Tripp” in his younger years—a nickname derived from being the third—and follows his journey from a young golfer to the PGA TOUR. “Stick” pays homage to Pete and Alice Dye and, specifically, Crooked Stick Golf Club in Indiana, whose bold, distinctive architecture has long influenced Love Golf Design. Together, the name reflects a connection to Davis’ roots, the Loves’ longstanding relationship with the Dyes, and an architectural legacy that continues to shape their work.
The design of Triple Stick draws heavily from the unmistakable influence of the Dyes. While many recent golf restorations reflect Golden Age design traditions, PGA National Resort’s new owners recognized that the former Estates Course’s abundant water features and inland South Florida landscape made it better suited to a sophisticated interpretation of the Dye architectural style.
Scot Sherman, lead architect for Love Golf Design, worked alongside the Dyes for many years on renowned projects such as The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island. His more recent work at Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club in nearby Boynton Beach further reinforced his connection to the Dye design vocabulary.
“Pete Dye’s most memorable courses were defined by an eclectic individuality—holes that felt distinct yet remained unmistakably connected,” said Mark Love, Founder and President of Love Golf Design. “That philosophy guided our approach, resulting in a course that is strategically engaging, visually compelling and enjoyable for players of all abilities.”
The new course maintains much of the existing landform while offering a dramatically updated visual identity. Major earthmoving was intentionally avoided, and all existing lakes remain undisturbed to preserve the natural character of the site. Wide playing corridors were enhanced with thoughtfully placed native pines and oaks, adding strategic definition without sacrificing playability.
Signature Dye‑style wood treatments — including railroad‑tie bulkheads, angled layback walls above the waterline, and vertical dry‑wood accents integrated into bunker faces and key fairway lines — are incorporated throughout the layout. Bunkers feature flat bottoms and are framed by native tufted grasses, while expansive waste areas feature a blend of sand, shell, and screenings inspired by classic South Florida courses from the 1960s and 1970s.
Playing surfaces were modernized with Bimini Bermuda for tees, fairways, and roughs, and TifEagle on the greens to provide consistency and resilience. Shell and sand cart paths reinforce the course’s coastal identity, while the region’s silty sandy soils support the agronomic program. The new course will play as a par‑70, with both nines concluding with par‑5 holes — a distinctive and memorable routing choice. The masterplan includes a redesigned practice facility with an expanded driving range, a dedicated short‑game area, and strategically placed comfort stations. Together, these enhancements cement Triple Stick as a contemporary South Florida golf experience anchored in strategy, detail, and architectural distinction.
A New Clubhouse by Peacock + Lewis
To complement the significantly elevated golf experience, PGA National will also construct a new clubhouse, designed by the noted team at Peacock + Lewis, to serve as an intimate, private‑club environment. Designed as a dining‑forward venue, it will offer a covered al fresco dining area to embrace South Florida’s climate and relaxed sophistication. Using superior finishes throughout, the new facility will also feature a pro shop and locker rooms. At a refined and elevated scale, the clubhouse will be positioned close to the driving range and short‑game area, creating a more natural relationship between the social and golf environments. A refreshed parking area with new landscaping will create a welcoming arrival.
“Designing the new clubhouse for Triple Stick Golf Club offers an opportunity to create a space that feels both timeless and distinctly rooted in South Florida,” said John Lyberger, President/COO at Peacock + Lewis. “Our architectural approach blends Island and Old Florida influences to achieve an atmosphere that is elegant, airy, and welcoming. Every element — from the proportion of the interiors to the flow between indoor and outdoor spaces — is being crafted to complement the golf experience and to provide members with a private‑club environment. The result will be a clubhouse that enhances social connection, celebrates natural light, and stands as a fitting companion to the reimagined course.”
Membership and Access
Current members of PGA National Resort will receive a first look at the newly redesigned Triple Stick Golf Club along with exclusive options to add access to their membership. For more information on becoming a new member and to receive details, please contact [email protected] or visit www.triplestickgolfclub.com.
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About PGA National Resort
Originally opened in 1981, the renowned PGA National Resort offers 360 guest rooms and a multi-course golf experience including the famed Champion Course, which since 2007 has hosted a PGA TOUR event now called The Cognizant Classic. With courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and Andy Staples, the resort has staged the 1983 Ryder Cup, the 1987 PGA Championship, and multiple Senior PGA Championships. The resort also showcases a 40,000-square-foot spa designed by V Starr, six culinary concepts spearheaded by The Butcher’s Club from Michelin-starred Jeremy Ford and Honeybelle from multiple James Beard Award nominee Lindsay Autry, and a state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club. Building on a recently completed $100 million renovation, new ownership is embarking on further improvements, including significant enhancement to the golf experience for both members and resort guests. For more information, visit pgaresort.com or call 800‑863‑2819.
About Henderson Park
Henderson Park is a leading international real estate investment firm with significant experience investing in and enhancing premier hospitality, private club and golf assets. Since its formation in 2016, the firm has invested over $15 billion in building a portfolio of flagship real estate assets, more than $5 billion of which has been invested in hotels and golf communities. With a presence in major cities and capitals in the United States, UK, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Spain, Henderson Park seeks high-quality assets in prime locations where it can identify the potential for unlocking or creating value through asset management and sustainability improvements, or by taking on and working in complex situations. The company’s current portfolio is diversified across various sectors including hospitality, private club and golf, multifamily, student housing, logistics, office and retail, including several real estate development projects. Henderson Park strives to work with and build long-term strategic relationships with the best local partners. Henderson Park’s US headquarters is in Charleston, SC. Visit www.hendersonpark.com for more information.
About South Street Partners
South Street Partners, one of the largest owners and operators of private residential club and resort communities in the United States, is a private equity real estate investment firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC. In joint ventures with Henderson Park, a leading international real estate investment firm, South Street has acquired some of the most prominent luxury residential and hospitality properties in the United States, including Palmetto Bluff, The Cliffs, PGA National Resort, Naples Grande and the Arizona Biltmore. South Street also counts other marquis communities and destinations among their portfolio, such as Kiawah Island, Barnsley Resort, The Beckwith-Crested Butte, The King & Prince Beach and Golf Resort, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa, Crystal Springs Resort, Solé Miami and Residences at Salamander. Founded in 2009, South Street, on behalf of its SSP GP Funds, their institutional joint venture partners and co-investment vehicles, has deployed over $2 billion of equity across resort, residential and commercial properties, and has over $4 billion of assets under management. South Street acts as a principal investment platform as well as an operating partner and co-investor for institutional partners interested in special situations, opportunistic and value-add real estate investments in the Southeast and Sunbelt regions as well as other select continental US and international markets.
About Salamander Collection
Salamander Collection is privately owned and operated and based in Middleburg, VA, just outside Washington, D.C. Founded by entrepreneur Sheila Johnson, it has a luxury portfolio featuring the Forbes Five-Star Salamander Middleburg, an equestrian-inspired property in the Virginia countryside; Half Moon, the storied resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, featuring three distinct experiences including the acclaimed Eclipse; Aspen Meadows Resort, which features sweeping views on 40 beautiful acres in Aspen, CO’s west end and newly renovated Herbert Bayer-inspired accommodations and arrival experience; Hotel Bennett, a spectacular grand hotel in Charleston, SC, overlooking the city’s historic Marion Square; The Inn at Middleton Place, also in Charleston and adjacent to America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Innisbrook Resort in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, which hosts the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship each year on its famed Copperhead Course; and PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, which recently underwent a $100 million enhancement and hosts the PGA TOUR’s Cognizant Classic each year on its renowned Champion Course. www.SalamanderHotels.com
About Love Golf Design
Love Golf Design has completed more than 40 projects and earned numerous awards for its player‑focused approach. Led by Davis Love III, Mark Love, and Scot Sherman, the firm brings decades of experience and a commitment to thoughtful, strategic design. Davis Love III, a World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, has earned 21 PGA TOUR victories including the 1997 PGA Championship and is a recipient of the Payne Stewart Award. Mark Love serves as co‑founder and president of the firm and is the Executive Director of the PGA TOUR’s RSM Classic. Scot Sherman, ASGCA, is lead architect and has contributed to more than 50 designs worldwide.
About Peacock + Lewis
Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners is a premier master planning, architecture, engineering and interior design firm specializing in bespoke hospitality and club amenities. In January 2022, Peacock + Lewis joined ClubWorks, a portfolio of industry-leading firms serving the private club, hospitality, and real estate development industries, founded by Tidewater and Palm Beach Capital. Peacock + Lewis has completed over 2,500 successful new and remodeled clubhouse projects and crafted over 300 master plans tailored to clients’ unique visions. Founded in 1961 on the Island of Palm Beach, the firm operates from its South Florida offices in North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Naples, serving the world’s most prestigious private clubs. Known for its commitment to client satisfaction, Peacock + Lewis fosters strong, lasting relationships through a collaborative team culture and innovative solutions that align seamlessly with client goals. For more information, visit: peacockandlewis.com