BOCA RATON, FL, February 12, 2026 — Palm Beach County Golf and the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department celebrated Osprey Point Golf Course’s national achievement as the team officially accepted the 2026 Municipal Golf Course of the Year Award at the 2026 National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Golf Business Conference in Orlando on January 19.
The award was presented during the conference awards dinner by NGCOA CEO Jay Karen and NGCOA President Cathy Harbin. Representing Palm Beach County Golf, Eric Rein, golf operations supervisor, and Tevin Ali, parks coordinator, accepted the plaque on behalf of the entire Osprey Point team.
Also in attendance were George Dixon, Osprey Point golf course manager, and Joe Naylor, assistant golf course manager, who were attending the 2026 Professional Golfers Association and joined the celebration.
The honor was first announced in December, when Osprey Point was recognized as the nation’s top municipal golf facility among nearly 2,900 public courses across the United States. The award recognizes excellence in public golf through exceptional management, outstanding customer and community service, environmental stewardship, and programs that grow the game.
“Kudos to the Osprey Point team, Palm Beach County Golf team, and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation team for their daily passion and dedication to the course. From pro shop staff and instructors to maintenance, volunteers, restaurant staff, and management. Osprey Point stands as a proud example of what municipal golf can achieve,” said Eric Rein, Golf Operations Supervisor at the NGCOA Conference.
“We are grateful for this honor and energized to keep raising the standard for municipal golf,” Rein said.
“Congratulations to the team at Osprey Point Golf Course on being named the NGCOA Municipal Golf Course of the Year. This is a tremendous honor and a well-deserved recognition of the outstanding work, dedication, and professionalism demonstrated by the entire team,” said Indira Persaud, Director of Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Special Facilities Division.
“This award is a testament to our team’s outstanding focus on providing the highest quality self-sustaining accessible municipal golf course experience to the public without using taxpayer funding,” said Jennifer Cirillo, Director of Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department.
Palm Beach County Golf extended its thanks to Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation leadership, county partners, and the entire Osprey Point team for their continued dedication and support.
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