Stadium
The creation of TPC Sawgrass as host to THE PLAYERS was based on several unique concepts: First, it would be the permanent home of THE PLAYERS, and it would be owned by the players. Second, the course and surrounding areas would be built with spectators in mind. It would be the first true “Stadium Course,” designed and built to improve the overall on-site fan experience. Third, the TPC would be a course of great design and character that would be accessible to all golf fans.
Working with golf course architect Pete Dye, Commissioner Deane Beman wanted a course design that would favor no particular player or style of play. To meet this goal, an extensive effort was made to design a balanced golf course. There had to be a selection of short, medium and long holes within the categories of par-3s, par-4s and par-5s. There had to be both right and left doglegs. The course routing was laid out so no two consecutive holes ever played in the same direction.
Designed by Pete Dye, Bobby Weed and player consultant Jerry Pate, Dye's Valley Course is the "younger brother" of the Players` Stadium Course. Finished in 1987, Dye's Valley Course has had its share of legends competing on its manicured surfaces, with water on every hole. Dye's Valley Course was host to the Senior PLAYERS Championship at Dye's Valley in 1988 and immediately garnered a prestigious winner, Billy Casper. In 1989, former U.S. Open Champion, Orville Moody shot a course record of 64 in the third round to outdistance Charles Coody and Gary Player. 1990 marked the last year of this event on Dye's Valley. It has also been home to the Cadillac NFL Golf Classic and the United Van Lines Aces Championship.
THE PLAYERS Stadium Course
The creation of TPC Sawgrass as host to THE PLAYERS was based on several unique concepts: First, it would be the permanent home of THE PLAYERS, and it would be owned by the players. Second, the course and surrounding areas would be built with spectators in mind. It would be the first true “Stadium Course,” designed and built to improve the overall on-site fan experience. Third, the TPC would be a course of great design and character that would be accessible to all golf fans.
Working with golf course architect Pete Dye, Commissioner Deane Beman wanted a course design that would favor no particular player or style of play. To meet this goal, an extensive effort was made to design a balanced golf course. There had to be a selection of short, medium and long holes within the categories of par-3s, par-4s and par-5s. There had to be both right and left doglegs. The course routing was laid out so no two consecutive holes ever played in the same direction.
Accomplishments of THE PLAYERS Stadium Course
- Rated No. 45 in "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses," Golf Digest, 2009-2010
- Rated No. 9 in "America's 100 Greatest Public Course," Golf Digest, 2009-2010
- Rated No. 2 in "Best in State of Florida," Golf Digest, 2009-2010
- Rated No. 14 in "50 Toughest Golf Courses," Golf Digest, 2009-2010
THE PLAYERS Stadium Slope & Course Rating Information
- Par 72 / TPC (THE PLAYERS Championship): 76.8 / Slope 155; Yardage 7,215
- Blue: 73.9 / Slope 146; Yardage 6,661
- Blended: 72.3 / Slope 143; Yardage 6,402
- White: 70.9 / Slope 137;
- Green: 65.3 / Slope 125
- Ladies' White: 78.6 / Slope 155
- Ladies' Green: 72.1 / Slope 135
Dye’s Valley Course
The Dye's Valley Course is a Pete Dye, Bobby Weed and play consultant Jerry Pate designed golf course. Opening in 1987, Dye's Valley was host to the Senior PLAYERS Championship in 1988-1990. In 1989, former U.S. Open Champion, Orville Moody shot a course record of 64 in the third round to win the title of Senior PLAYERS Champion.
Dye's Valley Slope & Course Rating Information
- Par 72 / TPC: 74.1 / Slope 137; Yardage 6,864
- Blue: 71.9 / Slope 129; Yardage 6,524
- White: 69.8 / Slope 128
- Green: 65 / Slope 115
- Ladies' White: 77.1 / Slope 148
- Ladies' Green: 71.4 / Slope 135
