The PGA TOUR announced that Pete Dye, innovative golf course designer, died Jan. 9 at age 94.
Dye gained notoriety in the golfing world for designing THE PLAYERS Stadium at TPC Sawgrass. He was known not only for his unique approach to golf course design but also for creating some of the world’s most challenging and cutting-edge courses. Most notably Dye was recognized for the iconic “Island Green” at the 17th hole at Sawgrass.
Known in the golfing world as the “mad scientist of golfing architecture,” Dye and his wife, Alice, worked together to develop over 100 courses. Alice passed away in February 2019 at age 91. Dye leaves behind his two sons, Perry and Paul Burke, as well as a legacy of challenging courses that continue to make some of the world’s best golfers scratch their heads in wonder and frustration.
