
Feb. 27 -- It's hosted more major championships than any other golf venue. It shares a home and a name with the largest working organization in sports. And its goal is to get even better. How's that for pressure? Well, it's just fine if you ask PGA Head Professional Jane Broderick of PGA National Resort and Spa, the home of this week's Honda Classic. She took a moment out of her busy schedule to talk with John Kim of PGA.com.
PGA.com: First Jane, let's talk about PGA National as a whole. There are five courses there at the resort, how are they different and how are they similar?

Broderick: They are similar in that they are all very playable for every level of golfer. With the different tee boxes and different ways that a player can play most of the holes, each course is a great but fair test for any golfer that wants to play. We can set up each course to play as easy or as hard as we wish, so the courses are similar in that they are all challenging but fun layouts. But they each have their own unique characteristics, so that is how they are different. For example, our most high profile course, The Champion course, is a true championship layout that has hosted major championships and is the current home of this week's The Honda Classic. It is long, a great test, and makes you hit every shot in the bag in order to get around with a good score. The Palmer course is more of a links style course and has undergone significant renovation recently that now allows us to host even more championship events. The Haig and The Squire are both straightforward courses, neither is particularly long, but both require some real precision shots. And then we have The Estate course, which is located about seven miles away from the resort. We often refer to it as our hidden jewel and it is a tremendous course that offers a great variety of holes for golfers.
PGA.com: It's been said that the resort has hosted more major championships than any other course. Is it true that PGA National has hosted 20 major championships?
Broderick: Yes, that is true. We hosted the 1983 Ryder Cup, the 1987 PGA Championship and have hosted 18 Senior PGA Championships. Of course, we now host The Honda Classic on the PGA Tour.
PGA.com: You have a strong relationship with the PGA of America, both in name and proximity, you've hosted all of those amazing major championships and you now host a PGA TOUR event. Do you think about your place in the golf world?
Broderick: I do and everyone here does to a great extent. We are working hard to reposition ourselves as a top-tier, elite golf destination. Part of the strategy in doing so is taking advantage of that history, to educate the consumer on the legacy and history of our resort, as well as provide a superior golf experience. Between the five great courses, the history of the resort and the service we can provide, we feel very strong that we are in excellent position to become that top golf destination for golfers.
PGA.com: How about this week's Honda Classic? Last year, there was quite a bit of talk about how difficult the course played. Were the conditions pretty much in line with what you expected from the course and will they be similar this year?
Broderick: Yes on all accounts. The rough will be cut pretty much the same, both in height and where we will grow it for the tournament. Of course, we adhere to general guidelines from the PGA Tour but the drier weather we've had will mean harder and faster greens. So I'd say, I think that scoring conditions might even be a little tougher this year than they were last year.
PGA.com: So the bottom line is, the future of PGA National is looking good?
Broderick: Very good. We are looking to grow membership, host more high-profile events and be known throughout the country as the number one golf destination for every golfer. I think on all of those counts, we are well on our way.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- With little fanfare and even less to say, M
COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- Six years after throwing his putter into a po
David Feherty considers himself a lucky man.
One of the most important missions for the PGA of America is to promote and grow the game of golf.