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| IGM upholds the high standards of the Nicklaus Signature status |
If you’re looking for the perfect place to play your next round of
golf, your search just might come to an end at North Palm Beach Country Club.
The club features a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course — one of only two such municipal courses in the
“The course is very unique to
The golf course sits atop the Seminole Ridge (an area that many of
the great local private courses are built on) and features a picturesque layout
that was artfully designed by Nicklaus to work in harmony with the natural
terrain.
The course also rests alongside the Intracoastal Waterway, which
Stroever says not only makes for beautiful views, but allows players to enjoy a
nice breeze, due to their proximity to the water.
While the course is “generous from tee to green,” according to
Stroever, he says the real highlights are the greens.
“I would put our greens up against any in the area, including
private and resort courses. They are very fast and true, even in the
summertime, and have quite a bit of movement,” said Stroever. “The character of
our greens make this a unique and fun place to play.”
The golf course is fair but challenging to players of all skill
levels because while there are several hazards, including water and 86 bunkers,
there are no forced carryovers and they can all be avoided if you play — and
execute — each shot wisely.
North Palm Beach County Club also offers various types of golf
instruction, including private and group lessons, as well as clinics for
juniors and women.
They also offer the TrackMan Launch Monitor, a golf equipment
fitting machine that is used on the PGA Tour to help determine the right type
of club each individual golfer should use.
The testing is held on the driving range under the supervision of
a club professional along with fitting clubs from Titleist and Callaway.
“I don’t know of any public courses that offer this,” said
Stroever.
In addition to the golf course, North Palm Beach Country Club
offers a fully-stocked golf shop, lighted driving range, 10 Har-Tru tennis
courts, Olympic-size pool with a high dive, a restaurant — which also hosts
events and banquets — and the Village Tavern.
Group and private tennis lessons, as well as leagues and clinics
are available.
While the club and all of its amenities are open to the public,
members are also welcome. In fact, they have 250 members, which accounts for
nearly half of the club’s play.
When you hear “Jack Nicklaus Signature course,” you would expect
the golf to be phenomenal, but Stroever says that impact can be felt throughout
the club.
“It gives us validation and lets consumers know that they are
getting a top-quality product and experience,” he said. “The Nicklaus name is
held in very high regard, as it should be, and we have a responsibility to live
up to that in every possible way.
- By Keith Merritt
Advertising Content Writer
