Caption from L to R: : Geoff Fischer, Assistant Manager of Okeeheelee Golf Course; George Dixon, Manager of Osprey Point Golf Course; Jennifer Cirillo, Director of the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department; Indira Persaud, Division Director of the Special Facilities Division; Tevin Ali, Parks Coordinator; Sharon Painter, Manager of Southwinds Golf Course; Paul Connell, Deputy Director of the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department; Eric Rein, Golf Operations Supervisor; Juan Calderon, Manager of John Prince Golf Learning Center and Sean Steinemann, Manager of Park Ridge Golf Course at the 2026 Best of Palm Beach Community Choice Awards Gala held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on March 12, 2026
Four Palm Beach County golf facilities have been honored in the 2026 Palm Beach County Official Community’s Choice Awards hosted by The Palm Beach Post and Local IQ, celebrating the best businesses, organizations and attractions across Palm Beach County. Osprey Point Golf Course was named Best Public Golf Course in Palm Beach County; Okeeheelee Golf Course and Park Ridge Golf Course were recognized as Top 3 Finalists in the Sports & Fitness – Public Golf Course category and John Prince Golf Learning Center was named Best Local Sports Attraction.
The honors were announced at the Official Community Choice Awards Gala on March 12, 2026, held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The Palm Beach Post and Local IQ team, alongside Miss Florida USA 2018, Taylor Tyson, presented the awards during the gala. Representing Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation at the event were Jennifer Cirillo, Director; Paul Connell, Deputy Director; Indira Persaud, Division Director of the Special Facilities Division; Eric Rein, Golf Operations Supervisor; Tevin Ali, Parks Coordinator; George Dixon, Manager of Osprey Point Golf Course; Juan Calderon, Manager of John Prince Golf Learning Center; Sean Steinemann, Manager of Park Ridge Golf Course; Sharon Painter, Manager of Southwinds Golf Course and Geoff Fischer, Assistant Manager of Okeeheelee Golf Course.
“Public golf courses play an essential role in our parks system by ensuring that the game remains accessible, affordable and welcoming to everyone. These awards recognize not only the community’s support for the quality of the courses, but also the dedication of staff, who create outstanding playing conditions while providing opportunities for learning, youth development and lifelong recreation. We are proud that our public facilities demonstrate that championship-level experiences and community access can go hand-in-hand.” said Jennifer Cirillo, Director of Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation.
“Congratulations to Osprey Point Golf Course and the John Prince Golf Learning Center for this well-deserved recognition. This highlights the outstanding experiences, beautiful courses and welcoming environment we provide for golfers throughout our community. Even more exciting, this award is voted on by the public, making it a true reflection of the support and appreciation from local golfers and residents.” said Indira Persaud, Director of the Special Facilities Division at Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation.
“It continues to be a highlight each year to lead a marketing and community engagement campaign that engages the Palm Beach County community and our golfers to nominate and celebrate the courses they play and love as the best in the county. Because these awards are voted on by the community, the recognition makes it even more meaningful to our team. Many visitors travel from near and far to experience our unique courses and the community’s passion for our facilities continues to shine year after year.” said Tevin Ali, Parks Coordinator at Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation.
Palm Beach County Golf congratulates John Prince Golf Learning Center, Osprey Point Golf Course, Okeeheelee Golf Course and Park Ridge Golf Course on their well-deserved recognitions and looks forward to another fantastic year on the greens in Palm Beach County.
ABOUT PALM BEACH COUNTY GOLF
Palm Beach County Golf, owned and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department, is a premier tourism destination featuring 93 holes of championship play across five award-winning facilities. Their portfolio offers a unique multi-course and practice experience, stretching from the Everglades edges at Osprey Point to the unique South Florida elevations of Park Ridge. Along with Okeeheelee, Southwinds and the John Prince Golf Learning Center, they deliver world-class recreation at an accessible price point. These facilities are Audubon International Sanctuary certified. For more information on Palm Beach County Golf please visit
www.pbcgolf.com.
ABOUT PALM BEACH COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), is recognized for excellence in park and recreation management and provides organized recreational programs and services for people of all ages and abilities. Discover healthy, happy living at
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