The Jupiter Hills Club is one of the top courses in the country and, starting Thursday, will be the host of the Florida Amateur Golf Championship. The top 168 amateurs in the state will convene in Tequesta on Thursday for one of the oldest and most prestigious amateur golf championships in the country.

jupiterhills_400_02This will be the second time that the Jupiter Hills Club hosts the 72-hole event that will take place Thursday through Sunday on the Hills and Village courses. Just like in PGA Tour events there will be a cut down to top 70 players and ties after the second round. Jupiter Hills also hosted the event in 2008. In addition it has had the honor of hosting the 1987 U.S. Amateur Championship as well as two U.S. Open Sectional qualifiers.

The winner of the Florida…

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The Palm Beach Gardens Golf Course has selected Dusenberry Designs to renovate the course. The project, which began June 1, will be done by Tad Burnett and Matt Dusenberry and will be completed in November.

golf_436_06Burnett and Dusenberry are former senior designers for Greg Norman's firm and have worked on over 50 golf courses around the world. With over 35 years of experience in golf course design, they will adapt to the unique characteristics, landforms, climate, and vegetation.

The renovations focus on improving the infrastructure and playing surfaces, including a new irrigation system, upgraded drainage, and new turf.

"We are very pleased to be selected as the consulting architects for the renovation of the Gardens golf course which has a strong…

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Photo courtesty of Led-Hed.com.

This weekend kicks off “Sunday on the Waterfront’s” six month “Classic Rock” Anniversary Tour Series.  The cover group, Led Hed has been the #1 Led Zeppelin show in the world for 12 years!  This incredible tribute act resembles Led Zeppelin from back in the day.  Expect all the hits and classics from the 70’s played note for note!

Led Hed is comprised of four professional musicians "who take their roles very seriously.  Each member has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and with that experience has put an enormous amount of time, effort and committment into the recreation and portrayal of their favorite band by utilizing authentic, vinatge style instruments, gear and nostalgic costuming." Expect to hear…

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So many people have a love affair with the sun.  It makes you feel good, look good.  Many people love the warmth of the sun.  

Here in South Florida sun exposure is a way of life.  The Jupiter beaches are amazingly beautiful with powder white sand and sparkly blue waters.  The Loxahatchee River is a wide waterway of scenic beauty leading to a wildlife preserve and nature sanctuary. Being outdoors and on or near the water is a way of life.  Awareness about sun safety and information on tanning beds is essential. Skin cancer awareness is a Floridian way of life. As with many cancers, early diagnosis and treatment can be very effective. The YouTube video entitled "Dear 16 Year Old Me" is very direct and pertains to the extremes of melanomas.  Many of…

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For the first time since 1981, the U.S. Open returns this week to the famed East Course at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. This U.S. Open will mark the 18th time that Merion has hosted a USGA Championship, more than any other venue. While it has hosted several USGA events since its last Open, U.S. Amateur Championship in 2005 and the Walker Cup in 2009, it has been overlooked in recent years due to its length.

Playing at only 6,996 yards this week, Merion will be the first venue since Shinnecock Hills in 2004 to measure less than 7,000 yards. The short distance, coupled with the advancements in ball and club technology could prove to be no match for today’s current pros. Several inches of rain have drenched the…

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The 2nd Annual Craft Beer & Burger Bash

Coming June 14 to the PGA National Resort and Spa is the Second Annual Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash. Last year was the debut year for this fun and vibrant festival and this year is sure to step it up a notch. It got its start in Miami with support from the Food Network and various, celebrity chefs making it a fan favorite for years, now its coming to our area and the people are pleased! The proceeds of the Craft Beer & Burger Bash go to the Surfrider Foundation of Palm Beach County.

At the bash you can enjoy over 50 different microbrews in limitless 2 oz. servings from all over Florida as well as the nation. You will munch on samples of burgers from the top restaurants in the area, shop and enjoy live music. You will even have access to a…

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While the U.S. Open doesn’t tee off until next Thursday, the USGA has given golf fans a small preview of what they can expect six days from now at Merion Golf Club.

Pairings and tee times are not expected to be announced until this weekend, but golf’s governing body has leaked what is sure to be the premier pairing of the event. The all-star pairing will feature the number one and number two golfers in the world in Tiger Woods and Rory Mcllroy.

Woods has gotten off to one of the best starts to a season in his career. The Jupiter Island resident goes into the U.S. Open with four wins already including a win at The Players Championship, a tournament he had not won since 2001. While Woods struggled last week at the Memorial,…

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Jack Nicklaus has left quite a lasting mark on golf. The North Palm Beach resident still holds the record for most major championships with 18. He was inducted into the inaugural World Golf Hall of Fame class in 1974. He can now add Ambassador of Golf to his long list of accolades.

Nicklaus, who founded the Bears Club where several top current pros live and play, was named the 2013 Ambassador of Golf by Northern Ohio Golf Charities. The award is presented annually to a person who has fostered the ideals of the game on an international level and whose concern for others extends beyond the golf course.

"Jack Nicklaus is the embodiment of all that the Ambassador of Golf Award represents. On and off the golf course he…

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Team U.S.A. at the 2011 Solheim Cup. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

The Solheim Cup is a team event in which the United States and Europe. The women’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, the Solheim Cup features three days of match play and is held every two years at sites alternating between the United States and Europe.

With this year’s event being held in Colorado and the 105 event taking place in Heidelberg, Germany, the 2017 cup location is up for grabs. Bids are starting to come in from all over the country and Palm Beach County is considering throwing their name in the proverbial hat.

George Linley, the executive director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced last week that the board of directors is discussing the possibility of bidding on the…

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In the midst of Palm Beach County’s affluent population of Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens, Cleveland Clinic Florida, is about open a facility staffed with outstanding neurologists and generals practitioners at 4520 Donald Ross Road in Palm Beach Gardens.

Cleveland Clinic Florida is home to over 215 of the world’s top physicians and specialists representing 40 specialties and subspecialties for a variety of medical conditions.  Cleveland Clinic Florida is a proven leader in medical research and an international name in medicine.  
 
The excellent center is prevalent with many of Palm Beach society who are happy to financially support the not for profit center and have close access to top medical care. More than 400 guests donned their most impressive attire…

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