Stymie

Golf Courses by Pete Dye

Pete Dye designed 93 courses across 26 states in the Stymie directory.

93Courses
26States
1925–2020
American

Paul Dye Jr. (December 29, 1925 – January 9, 2020), commonly referred to as Pete Dye, was an American golf course designer and a member of a family of course designers. He was married to fellow designer and amateur champion Alice Dye.

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Portfolio rankings

The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by Pete Dye in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.

With scorecards
50
Peak slope
155
Longest
7,790 yds
Avg back tee
6,956 yds

Frequently asked about Pete Dye

What is the hardest Pete Dye course?

TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is the hardest Pete Dye course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 155. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.

What is the longest Pete Dye course?

Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, WI is the longest Pete Dye course at 7,790 yards from the back tees.

What is the easiest Pete Dye course to play?

Among public and municipal Pete Dye courses, Radrick Farms Golf Course in Superior Charter Township, MI has the lowest slope rating at 96. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.

How many Pete Dye courses have a slope of 140 or higher?

32 Pete Dye courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 50 with published scorecard data.

How long is the average Pete Dye course?

Across 50 Pete Dye courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,956 yards. The longest plays to 7,790 yards.