Designed by world renowned golf course architect, Dick Wilson and his apprentice Joe Lee, the Palm Beach Par 3 was built by Michael Phipps and opened for play in 1961. It was privately owned until 1973, when the Town of Palm Beach purchased it for five million dollars.
It’s been touted twice by Golf Digest as the best Par 3 in the U.S. Golf Magazine has also bestowed its number one rating to the course with its second-place award given the short course at Augusta National. And it has been listed among Golf Range Magazine’s Top 25 Short Courses in America for the two years there has been a poll.
Professionals love it, too. In its early days it was popular with the founders of the LPGA. Contemporary LPGA members liked it so much they chose the Par 3 as the location for the annual LPGA Pro-Am event for 20 pros from 1983 until 2000. And it’s been the location of the LPGA Pro-Am 50th Anniversary celebration and tournament as well. Many PGA Tour members have also enjoyed the Par 3 over the years.
The Town is proud of the Par 3’s historical worldwide recognition and elite status as one of the best. Nearing its 50th birthday, the beautifully restored Par 3 is well on its way of regaining its glory, when it was ranked #1.
The personal commitment of Raymond Floyd to his design projects is from start to finish. He is personally involved in every aspect of the design and construction process, and places a high priority on the architect – client relationship. Mr. Floyd likes to work with the land as the project evolves, and that requires a hand-on approach in the design and construction phases.
