Home-Course Advantage Drives County Golf Championship Victory
Palm Beach Gardens, FL · August 17, 2026
Morning light is casting long shadows across the fairways after a busy sports weekend. With the workweek kicking off, there is plenty to catch up on across the community today.
The Lead
Palm Beach Gardens resident Jordan Elsen mounted a decisive final-round charge on Sunday to win the Palm Beach County Open Stroke Play Championship at PGA National's Fazio Course. Entering the final round tied near the top after an opening 72, Elsen fired a 5-under-par 67—highlighted by a flurry of back-nine birdies—to finish at 139 overall and secure a two-shot victory. The former professional golfer turned luxury real estate agent navigated slick greens and shifting breezes to outlast a competitive field in the county’s marquee amateur event. The triumph highlights strong local talent on home turf, with the Palm Beach County Golf Association turning its focus next to the senior division championships scheduled for early autumn.
Local Pulse
Summer City Magazine Reaches Mailboxes This Week Residents can browse the latest community survey results, America 250 highlights, and guidelines for operating local golf carts.
Sandhill Crane Reopens Main Golf Facilities Today Full course play and driving range access resume following scheduled summer turf maintenance and facility upgrades.
Today's Outlook
- High 98°F · Low 78°F — Partly cloudy
- Stay hydrated and plan outdoor workouts for early morning to beat the heat.
What's On Around Town
Aquatic Complex Splash Pad Burns Road Community Center (4404 Burns Rd), 3:30–6:00 PM Water play for young families during adjusted afternoon facility hours.
Jupiter: 50+ Drop-In Board Games Jupiter Community Center (200 Military Trail), 1:00–4:00 PM Casual card and board games in an air-conditioned setting.
Jupiter: The Shop Streetwear Market 143 Fern St, 7:00 PM Pop-up market showcasing vintage apparel, local makers, and live tunes.
West Palm Beach: Mahjong Mondays Proper Grit (251 N Narcissus Ave), 5:30–8:00 PM Social tile play, creative drinks, and guided table instruction.
Spotlight & Story
- Hand of Time
- Commissioned through the city’s public art program, Pete Garaj’s ten-foot metallic sculpture features a mechanical hand cradling a polished sphere along PGA Boulevard. It anchors the commercial plaza, quietly reflecting shifting sunlight and street traffic daily.
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Previously Covered (avoid repeating):
Spotlights: The Borland Center, The Gardens North County District Park Splash Pad, The Bear Trap at PGA National, The Mirasol Trail, Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area, Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society Museum, The Gardens 2 Go Market, The Gardens GreenMarket Tradition, The Gardens School of Art, The Gardens Station Firehouse, The Gardens Trailhead at Shady Lakes, Burns Road Community Center, The Gardens Aquatic Complex, The Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center, The Gardens Branch Library, The Gardens Historical Society Archives, Sandhill Crane Golf Club, Mirasol Walk, Avenir Town Center, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens Green Space, Frenchman's Forest Natural Area, RCA Boulevard, C.R. Chicks, MacArthur Boulevard Banyan Trees, Eissey Campus Theatre, Sweetbay Natural Area, Celestial Nexus Sculpture, Art in Public Places Ordinance, The City's Very First Resident, Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association, Youth Sports Volunteer Coach Mark Miller, Donald Ross Road, Carmine's Gourmet Market, PGA Commons Plaza, PGA National's 99 Holes, Pine Ridge Natural Area Facts/Details: Get Golf Ready, Splish Splash Summer Series, Riviera Beach: Wonder Festival 2026, Delray Beach: Obon Festival Weekend, West Palm Beach: Cat Bingo & Trivia, PGA National's 99 Holes, Primary Early Voting Wraps Up Tonight, Resident Photo Contest Invites Local Submissions, Burns Road Center Reopens After Maintenance, West Palm Beach: Sunday Collectibles Show, Aquatic Complex Open Swim, Voodoo Bayou Live Music, Delray Beach: Launch the Lantern Dinner, Pine Ridge Natural Area Recent subject lines (do NOT re-anchor today's Lead or subject to a project, road, or institution that appears in 2+ of these):
- Mid-August Upkeep Wave Begins Today — Facility Schedule Shifts Inside
- Campus SGA Leader Named New College Student Trustee
- Joint Safety Drills Begin Today at Burns Road Center
- Early Primary Voting Continues Today — What to Know Before You Head Out
- $5 Family Golf Bays Tonight and Weekend Parks Reopenings
- Police Issue Courier Scam Alert — What Residents Need to Know
- Beeline Corridor Upgrades and Sunday Events Around Town