The Honda Classic

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - This year, The NEW Honda Classic is teeing off at Downtown at the Gardens with "The Official Kick-Off Party" on Thursday, February 22nd . The event is from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Center Court. Tickets are $50 per person, with all proceeds benefiting the Children's Healthcare Charity, Inc.  RSVP is encouraged at (561) 799-4600. The event is sponsored by the Palm Beach County Honda Dealers, Corcoran Group Real Estate, Amrit Resort & Residences and IZOD.

Guests can expect an ace of a celebration.  Southwest Greens will install a 400-square-foot putting green inside the event area for short game practice, and a state-of-the-art swing analyzer by GolfTEC South Florida will be on site for those who wish to practice that million-dollar swing.

Festivities at the Honda Classic Kick-Off event are not solely for the golf fanatic. Come join the party and dance to the sounds of the exciting contemporary Irish rock band LaHinch Mob, and cocktails and d'oeuvres graciously donated by Downtown at the Gardens' popular eateries City Kitchen, The Grape, Max's Grille, Rosa Mexicano, RA Sushi, Johnny Rockets, Too Jay's Deli and Dale & Thomas Popcorn.

Thursday's tee-off event is just the centerpiece to Downtown at the Gardens Golf Week celebrating the Honda Classic. Palm Beach County Honda Dealers Group and Ed Morse Honda will have three of the latest Honda motorcars on display from February 4th through March 4th, also at Center Court.  

The NEW Honda Classic will be held from February 26 - March 4 on the Champion Course at PGA National Resort & Spa. 

Downtown at the Gardens, an open-air, pedestrian-friendly shopping mecca, combines a rotating collection of sculptures, dramatic fountains and elaborate landscaping with dining establishments and specialty retailers, many of which are unique to Palm Beach County, new to Florida, or exclusive to the location. And this artful mix has drawn shoppers in droves, establishing Downtown at the Gardens as a destination for a wide range of pleasure seekers, whether they're looking for an intimate dinner, the latest movie, organic produce, exciting nightlife, something exotic for their home, or a fabulous pair of shoes.

Menin Development Companies, Inc., of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, developer of Downtown at the Gardens, is a privately held owner, developer and manager of commercial real estate focusing on Florida. Founded in 1985, Menin has created a premier portfolio of high quality retail real estate assets. For additional information or high-res photography, please contact David Sabin at Shamin Abas Public Relations at (561) 366-1226 or info@DowntownAtTheGardens.com.