by Gail Coppage, Communications Chair
Happy November! Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome back to so many of our friends and neighbors! We missed you! You are back just in
time for cooler evenings and lovely sunny and warm days. This month begins the time when South Florida and especially Palm Beach Gardens are just so spectacular.
Traffic, Cars, Pedestrians and Bikes
With the beginning of the new season, traffic has been slowly increasing in PGA National and Palm Beach Gardens. There are more drivers on the roads. Getting around during daily trips are now taking a bit longer each day. How do we handle the influx of new friends, neighbors, visitors, family and guests? Patience, time and attention to the roadways is the answer. Not everyone on the road will know the right exit, or entrance or street turn. Not everyone uses a turn signal. Being aware of your surroundings in the car, on foot and on a bicycle will go a long way to remaining safe, both within PGA National and in the neighborhood and beyond. Thinking about how much time it may take you to get to your destination, and maybe adding 15 minutes will also help you to stay calm, collected and reach your destination safely and on time. Make sure to put away your phone and no texting while on the roads. We want our PGA National family to remain safe, happy and secure in our lovely environment.
PGA POA Board of Governors
PGA National has 4,900 residences in 44 distinct neighborhoods as well as commercial properties. Our footprint extends over 2, 300 acres within Palm Beach Gardens. Each year, the PGA National property owners elect a Board of Governors to oversee the daily maintenance
and affairs of PGA POA. The POA board is tasked with ensuring that the community is well-maintained, and each sub-association’s board and management team is doing its part to maintain the overall property quality and values. It is important to note that the POA Board of
Governors is separate from, and not affiliated with, the PGA Resort Board of Governors. We live in a beautiful community, and it is no surprise that many people are still interested in moving to PGA National. It is because of homeowners like you that help to make this
community such a great place to live in Palm Beach Gardens. Thank you!
POA Board Nominations and Elections
Requests for consideration for a seat on the POA Board of Governors just passed the submittal deadline date of November 1 st . Residents who submitted nomination forms will be vetted through a small volunteer nomination committee comprised of PGA National property owners. All PGA National residents eligible to vote will receive more detail through the mail, including biographies of each candidate for their review, together with a ballot and instructions to submit their vote. The election results will be announced at the annual PGA POA meeting on February 18, 2026. We value and need your participation, and we look forward to the results of the Board of Governors. Thank you in advance for your time, interest and attention and thank you to those residents interesting in serving in this volunteer capacity!
Council of Presidents’ Meetings
On Monday, October 27 th The POA Board hosted the quarterly Council of Presidents meeting. The purpose of these quarterly meetings is to allow each sub-association president an opportunity to listen to other colleagues, hear related concerns as well as good news, and share information among all the HOA/Condo boards so that presidents can keep residents informed. Thank you to all our HOA/Condo Board Presidents who work diligently to support their communities daily!
Security and Safety
There have been recent car burglaries in Palm Beach Gardens. The Palm Beach Gardens Police remind you to make sure to remove your car key and lock your car, even if your car is parked in your driveway. Although we live in a gated community with 24/7 security, there are many cars, vendors, contractors, landscapers, deliveries, etc. that enter our communities daily. Ryder Cup Boulevard itself is a pass-through local road that many people (who do not live in PGA National) utilize multiple times a day. Be smart! Don’t leave packages outside; don’t leave a newspaper in the driveway for multiple days; don’t leave your car unlocked with packages inside. Be vigilant and please call security if you see something in your neighborhood. We need to stay safe for each other.
Goodbye to the Wet Season
Each rainy season brings with it very saturated areas around PGA National and Palm Beach Gardens. If you are back to your home this month, now is a good time to check the outside area surrounding your home, condo, patio, etc. checking for blocked drains, standing water or any significant erosion. Hopefully with the wet season behind us, residents can continue landscaping and making improvements as needed. Don’t forget that the POA Architectural Committee (ARC) approval is needed before making changes.
Reminder about the Annual POA Assessment
Have you paid your PGA POA annual assessment? Just a reminder that the PGA POA annual assessment was due July 1 st . Homeowners who have not yet paid the annual assessment have now been referred to collection. We appreciate the timely payments of all PGA POA annual
assessments and thank our PGA National resident family!
In the Twinkle of an Eye
Have you seen some recent sparkle in the neighborhood? Holiday lights are beginning to be placed on the trees in PGA National. Just as a reminder: Holiday lights are permitted from Thanksgiving until January 18 th . Our communities look so festive during the holiday season, and we thank all our residents for sharing their holiday spirit!
Seasonal Flowers and More
Look for something new in Burwick Park! From recent homeowners’ requests, we are adding a new trash can next to the parking lot. Thank you to those homeowners who keep a diligent watch on this part of PGA National! Not only is it the beginning of the new season for residents and guests, but our new seasonal flowers will be installed in early November, with new mulch added by the end of November. We are getting ready to shine this season! Thank you to all those individuals who make this possible!
In the Neighborhood with the PGA Resort
Please give us a little bit of history about the Resort: The land on which PGA National now stands was originally purchased by John D. MacArthur who later opened the resort in 1981. With 99 holes of championship golf, PGA National Resort has been the site to host some of golf’s most memorable moments including the 1983 Ryder Cup, decades of PGA Senior Championships, and years of PGA Cognizant Classic tournaments.
We know that there are new owners to the Resort. What things would you like to share about the Resort, activities, events, etc.? At PGA National resort, we’re continuing to offer programming and activities for our guests as well as the local community. With more than 360 guest accommodations, world-class spa, four acclaimed dining options, six golf courses, and award-winning event facilities, PGA National Resort welcomes residents and traveling guests alike. Each season brings new adventures for residents as the Resort plans engaging experiences. From our Bee Experience with professional beekeeper exploring the on-property bee hives to the upcoming monthly Spa Brunch Series, residents are welcome to explore PGA National’s activities and events through our website and social media channels.
Please share a bit about the staffing of the Resort; numbers of staff, what people do: We have more than 600 service professionals on property from valet service, housekeeping, sales and marketing, restaurant staff, and so much more. Our team strives to provide the highest level of hospitality from beginning to end. Whether they are joining us for brunch at Honeybelle, a luxurious Cashmere Quench Body Wrap at the spa, a round of golf on the Champion course designed by Jack Nicklaus, or the Tomahawk experience at The Butcher’s Club, guests and residents have so much to explore.
Does the Resort have anything special planned for the new winter season? Planning for the new winter season at PGA National Resort is well underway with occasions to remember. Our upcoming festive season includes a Halloween costume party – Boos and Bogeys, Thanksgiving dining options at both Honeybelle and The Butcher’s Club, a monthly Spa Brunch series starting in November, Breakfast with Santa, an Ugly Sweater Christmas party, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Even if PGA National residents are not members, can residents still visit the Resort? Absolutely! Our spa, dining, and bar options are available to residents and their guests. Please join us this holiday season. For more information and reservations, please visit
www.pgaresort.com. Thank you to the PGA National Resort and all that you do to support our community!
Enjoy a safe, healthy and happy June at PGA National! To our PGA National family heading back to their summer location, travel safe and have a great summer!