TPC Sawgrass - Dye's Valley Course

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Resort Course · 18 Holes · Par 72 · 6,864 yds · $100–$200 · 4.4

The lesser-known sibling at TPC Sawgrass, Dye's Valley Course offers a more intimate Pete Dye experience through Northeast Florida wetlands. Redesigned by Bobby Weed in 2017, the layout features dramatic mounding, native marsh hazards, and a challenging but more playable alternative to the Stadium Course.

History & Heritage

Dye\'s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass opened in 1987, co-designed by Pete Dye and Bobby Weed with 1982 PLAYERS champion Jerry Pate as player consultant. The second course at the PGA Tour\'s global headquarters, it was initially designed to host PGA Tour Champions events.

The layout is carved through wetlands and framed by towering oaks adjacent to the famed Stadium Course. A figure-8 routing on the back nine ensures wind affects each hole differently. The final four holes provide a strong finishing stretch.

Signature Holes

Hole 11 Par 4 · 325 yards

A drivable par 4 from the back tees, framed by mature oak trees — one of the most scenic holes in Northeast Florida. Risk-reward at its finest.

Hole 13 Par 4 · 409 yards

A classic Pete Dye dogleg bending around a water hazard with strategic bunkering. Rewards a well-shaped tee shot.

What to Expect

Wetlands and towering oaks frame a layout with genuine risk-reward variety — drivable short par 4s (325 yards) alongside reachable par 5s (500 yards). Dye\'s signature mounding and bunkering punish wayward shots.

Often overshadowed by the Stadium Course but highly regarded by those who play it. Resort access through TPC Sawgrass Marriott at $100-200.

Playing Tips

Course management is paramount. Play to the wide side of fairways and accept par.

Greens are well-defended — know your approach distances precisely.

Wind awareness is essential on the exposed wetland routing. The figure-8 back nine means wind direction changes constantly.

Highlights

✓ Bobby Weed 2017 redesign of Pete Dye original
✓ More playable TPC Sawgrass alternative
✓ Northeast Florida wetland setting

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it compare to the Stadium Course?

More intimate and more playable, but still a genuine Pete Dye challenge. Often overshadowed but highly regarded by those who play both.

Is it open to the public?

Resort course — open to TPC Sawgrass Marriott guests at $100-200.

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