The Breakers Palm Beach Entices Golfers with Florida’s Finest Mix of Vintage and Contemporary Golf Experiences and Unsurpassed Instruction
PALM BEACH, FL – The multi-faceted Breakers Palm Beach features two memorable championship courses – 36 holes in complementary settings that give dimension and variety to the game at one award-winning destination – as well as one of the country’s finest personalized golf instruction programs.
The historic Ocean Course – an extraordinary vintage golf experience – and the stunning golf and tennis clubhouse, were designed in the grand, ‘Old Florida’ style of architecture. Its contemporary counterpart is The Breakers Rees Jones® Course, located 11 miles west of the main hotel. This course experienced a dramatic $6 million reconstruction in 2004, under the direction of its namesake, one of the golf industry’s most renowned architects and future Golf Hall of Famer. The magnificent layout reflects Jones’ incomparable neo-classic style and it earned Golf Inc’s ‘Renovation of the Year’ award. Together, these championship courses position the oceanfront resort as a great golf destination, not just a great resort with quality golf. Tim Collins, director of golf, explains, “The Breakers appeals to both avid golfers and those travelers who simply enjoy golfing while on vacation.”
Originally laid out by Alexander H. Findlay in 1896, and completely redesigned by famed golf course architect Brian Silva in 2000, the Ocean Course is the state’s oldest 18-hole course. Elements such as random bunkering throughout the landscape (as opposed to a more modern, repetitive scheme) and fairways that weave between sandy hazards embody an old-world sensibility. Elevated putting surfaces flanked by deeply-recessed, vintage bunkers and close-cut ‘green surrounds,’ make a variety of recovery shots possible.
In 2000, Silva restored the vintage design characteristics of the Ocean Course by addressing tee elevation and sizes, surface slopes, pin placement areas, and the integration of sand and grass-faced bunkers. The Ocean Course rewards wits over power and challenges skill. Resort pros recommend playing the ball low to counteract the spirited ocean winds and to use the terrain to play the ball in front of the green.
In contrast, The Breakers Rees Jones® Course, a contemporary championship course, delivers a game that captures the interest of players of all skill-levels. Golfers appreciate the lush foliage and numerous water hazards in the style of a nature preserve, set against the backdrop of an immaculately landscaped residential community. Jones designed the course to offer flexible play, with ample landing areas from all tees, contouring and elevation changes, bunkers, and fairways to help direct the golfer to the green.
John Webster Golf Academy at The Breakers
The John Webster Golf Academy (JWGA) has transformed The Breakers into a world-class golf destination with a platform of player-centered golf instruction. Its core themes – personalized tutorial, equipment and physical fitness – are Webster’s recipe to fortify players at all levels. Year-round golf instruction with a roster of highly skilled teaching professionals is available in private lessons, golf school formats and specialized instruction for kids and teens. State-of-the-art Learning Centers at both the Ocean Course and The Breakers Rees Jones® Course provide optimal settings for evaluating and accurately diagnosing an individual’s swing. The JWGA offers personalized fitness evaluations as well as custom club fitting with the Titleist Performance Monitor. Webster is a Titleist Certified Fitness Professional and on the Titleist Leadership Advisory Staff; he is one of only four Prominent Titleist Club Fitters worldwide. A PGA member since 1995 and PGA Class-A Teaching Professional, he has taught notable students including Cal Ripken Jr., Tom Kite, Candy Hannemann, renowned author and journalist Thomas Friedman, former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, and former USGA President/US Amateur Champion Fred Ridley.
The Breakers Ocean Clubhouse
The 32,000 sq. ft. world-class golf and tennis Clubhouse, the architectural highlight of The Breakers golf experience, is set across South County Road a few hundred yards from the main hotel. The two-story building’s design is reminiscent of a grand old Florida estate. The interiors are designed with a casually elegant, residential feel.
The Clubhouse features The Sports Pro Shop, recognized as one of the Top 100 Best Golf Shops by Golf World magazine, offering a broad selection of golf and tennis equipment and designer merchandise; luxurious locker rooms; a fitness center featuring state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, free weights, sauna and steam. Located on the second floor of the facility is The Flagler Steakhouse, a restaurant with terrace seating, spectacular views of the fairways, and calm ocean breezes. Prime-cut dry aged and local grass-fed steaks are among the highlights of its diverse menu.
On par with the golf facilities and adjacent to the clubhouse are 10 beautifully groomed Har-Tru tennis courts, all lit at night. Professional instruction is available along with clinics and private court time.
About The Breakers Palm Beach
One of America’s legendary resort destinations, this 540-room, Italian Renaissance-style hotel resides on 140 acres of oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach. The Breakers was founded in 1896 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and continues to thrive independent of chain affiliation. Renowned for its gracious service, the resort indulges its clientele, whether couples on a romantic getaway, multi-generational travelers on a family vacation or large gatherings in celebration. Its timeless atmosphere -- from its magnificent interiors to its artfully designed landscape -- has been renewed in a style of relaxed elegance.
A multi-faceted destination, The Breakers features 36 holes of championship golf, including the Ocean Course and The Breakers Rees Jones® Course; 10 Har-Tru tennis courts; luxury spa; a breathtaking oceanfront with a half-mile of private beach, Mediterranean-style beach club, as well as luxury beach bungalows for daytime-rental, five pools, four whirlpool spas and a variety of water sports; a Family Entertainment Center and an extensive program of family and children’s activities. Nine distinctive restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, including HMF, the resort’s newest destination for social drinking and eating; as well as an array of on-site boutiques, are all owned and managed by the resort. The Breakers is recognized as a AAA Five Diamond property and has earned numerous accolades for its commitment to the environment, community service and the quality of life it provides to its employees. For reservations or more information, contact the resort toll-free at 1-888-BREAKERS (273-2537), (561) 655-6611, visit www.thebreakers.com, or contact your travel professional.
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