 The original PGA National Golf Club (1964–1973) in Palm Beach Gardens was nearby to the east and is now the BallenIsles Country Club.The Champions Course (now the East Course at BallenIsles) hosted the PGA Championship in 1971, won by Nicklaus in late February.It also was the site of eight consecutive Senior PGA Championships (1966–1973), and the original qualifying school tournaments for the PGA Tour.