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Champions Course Renovation - Opening DECEMBER 1ST
Palm Aire Country Club is undergoing a
Tee To Green Renovation
of the historic, 7005-yard Champions Golf Course. Originally designed by Dick Wilson, architect of such well-known courses as Bay Hill, Doral’s Blue Monster, Cog Hill and Laurel Valley. The Champions Course at Palm Aire Country Club, formally named Desoto Lakes Country Club, officially opened in 1957.
Latest Course Video
Champions Course Back 9 Comparison
- October Update
Joining Incentives
2021 Joining Incentives
Hole Tours
Holes tours are hosted by Head Golf Professional, Jay Seymour.
Champions Course Hole #1
Champions Course Hole #2
Champions Course Hole #8
Champions Course Hole #13
Champions Course Hole #14
Champions Course Hole #15
Champions Course Hole #15 - UPDATED
7.12.21
Champions Course Hole #16 - Bunkers
Construction Videos
Back Nine:
Pre-Construction
Back Nine:
In Progress
Back Nine:
Comparison
9/9/21
Video 1:
Pre-Construction
Video 1:
In Progress
Video 2:
Pre-Construction
Video 2:
In Progress
Video 3:
Pre-Construction
Video 3:
In Progress
Video 4:
Pre-Construction
Video 4:
In Progress
Video 5:
Pre-Construction
Video 5:
In Progress
Project Components
Proposed Score Card
Hole by Hole
The renovation project is under the direction of
Michael J. Benkusky, Inc., Golf Course Architects
.
Michael has worked on hundreds of restoration projects since forming his own company 15 years ago. He specializes in up-dating the work of some of the world’s premier golf course designers, including Donald Ross, Perry Maxwell and Seth Raynor.
Renovation Highlights
Expanded Greens
Regrassed Fairways
New and Expanded Tee Complexes
Liebold Irrigation and Construction
of Sarasota is handling the work. Liebold is experienced in renovating some of the most renowned golf courses in Florida. Their expertise can be seen locally at The Concession Golf Club, Bradenton CC, Founders Club, Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club, and many other of the region’s best courses.
Contact our
Membership Director,
Suzanne Gile, at
sgile@palmaire.net
or 941-355-9733 for membership information.