Golf lost one of its great design architects Thursday when Pete Dye died at age 94.
Dye had been battling Alzheimer's disease for several years. His golf courses often were described as “dye-abolical” because of the punishment they could inflict on a bad shot.
All were memorable.
Among the most famous is the TPC Sawgrass where The Players Championship has been held since 1982.
It was Dye's wife, Alice, who inspired him to build the island green at No. 17.
Other Dye designs include Whistling Straits, Oak Tree, Kiawah Island and Crooked Stick. All hosted majors.
Your distinct personality, extraordinary vision and boundless passion brought life and creativity to every course you designed. We are eternally grateful for all you did for the PGA TOUR and the game you loved. https://t.co/hd5U4UQF70
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 9, 2020
"Pete & his late wife Alice formed the greatest force in golf design history. The Dye family will forever be linked to many of the thrilling championships in PGA history & for something that they intended all along – that we embrace golf’s life values.” (2/2) - @suzywhaley
— PGA of America (@PGA) January 9, 2020
