Green Fees At PGA National's Champion Course: What It Costs To Play The Bear Trap
The PGA National Champion Course, home to the Cognizant Classic (formerly Honda Classic), is one of five 18-hole layouts at PGA National Resort. Known as one of the PGA Tour's most challenging courses, it features a scoring average of +1.41 and a slope rating of 144.
Palm-lined golf fairway
The course is famous for "The Bear Trap" - a treacherous three-hole stretch (15, 16, and 17) named after Jack Nicklaus, who redesigned the course in 1990. A plaque reading "It should be won or lost right here" marks this challenging section.
Bear statue on grassy ground
To play the Champion Course, you must be either:
- A resort guest (rooms range from $280 to $1,500 per night)
- A member
- A guest of a member
Green fees for resort guests can reach approximately $450 during peak season, plus a $70 forecaddie fee.
Trophy winner in victory pose
Notable winners at the course include Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott, and Jack Nicklaus himself. The challenging layout features narrow fairways, water hazards throughout, and often windy conditions that test even the world's best players.
Membership packages are available at various levels, from full access to all six courses to more limited options. Interested players can inquire through the resort's official website.
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