Pete Dye, one of the game’s most renowned, legendary course architects, died Thursday at the age of 94. Dye is responsible for many of golf’s iconic venues like the TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course, Whistling Straits, Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course, and much more. Here’s what social media had to say on his death:
This morning I played an enjoyable round on Mr. Dye’s master creation.
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) January 10, 2020
His life had and will continue to have such a profound impact on the game. pic.twitter.com/mOohxpPJ6A
When I decided to start my own design business I wanted to sit down and speak with a few of the best golf course architects in the world. One of those people was Pete Dye, his work, creativity and legacy will live on forever. RIP Pete.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 10, 2020
Golf world lost a great friend today in Pete Dye. First met Pete when I was 16 years old. Pete was 30 and we played an exhibition with Sam Snead in Urbana, Ohio. We became friends; we played a lot of golf together; and we designed courses together...
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) January 10, 2020
📷Jim Mandeville @NicklausCo pic.twitter.com/XnZphNWfi7
It was Pete who inspired me to start designing courses more than 50 years ago, and so in many ways I owe my second career to him.
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) January 10, 2020
I think Pete Dye was the most creative, imaginative and unconventional golf course designer I have ever been around. pic.twitter.com/ostZUh48Eb
Pete would try things that nobody else would ever think of doing or certainly try to do, and he was successful at it. If there was a problem to solve, you solved it Pete’s way. In the end, Pete’s way usually turned out to be the right way.
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) January 10, 2020
Followed Pete. Loved Pete. Barbara & I loved Pete & his wife Alice.
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) January 10, 2020
We lost Alice less than a year ago, now Pete today. We lost two wonderful people.
Pete was the most innovative course designer in my lifetime and certainly the golf world should mourn the loss of this great man. pic.twitter.com/UsEPWIOmyA
It is the end of the era, but Pete Dye's legacy in golf course design will endure because of the courses he has designed and the courses people will play for years and generations to come. They will enjoy them, perhaps copy them, and certainly be inspired by them. pic.twitter.com/U8yIj8au7O
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) January 10, 2020
A 2008 inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame, Pete Dye's influence leaves a global imprint on both the amateur and professional games.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 9, 2020
Thank you, Pete. pic.twitter.com/0ir7lKdmbR
Your love for the game is evident in every single challenge you’ve designed for us, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
— THE PLAYERS (@THEPLAYERS) January 9, 2020
Thank you, Pete. pic.twitter.com/ZBwVOJARdE
"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
A true Indiana legend and an inspiration to all who play and love the game of golf. The world was a better place because of Mr. Pete Dye https://t.co/yazDpT5Zek
— Patrick Rodgers (@PRodgersGolf) January 10, 2020
Fond memories of Pete Dye, true gentleman & immense contributor to the game. His design legacy reminds me of Arnold Palmer’s playing career: unique, authentic, willing to take bold chances...and, credit to his beloved wife & trusted partner Alice, never deviated from his identity
— Mark Rolfing (@MarkRolfingGC) January 9, 2020