I have always maintained that Pete Dye is the true master of golf course design, at least in the modern era. His designs are innovative, often difficult beyond imagination, and always spectacularly beautiful, Pete Dye’s golf courses are rated among the most exciting in the world. In this volume, 130 were selected to honor his 85th birthday—among them such famous marvels as Teeth of the Dog, PGA West, TPC Sawgrass, and Black Wolf Run, but also less well-known courses that will come as a revelation to golfers everywhere.
Stunning golf course photographs, many made especially for this volume by Ken E. May, Dye’s photographer of choice (and, unfortunately, none of mine), enhance a witty and irreverent text by golf writer Joel Zuckerman. Tributes by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Greg Norman introduce Dye’s work and highlight his achievements and his place in the pantheon of great golf course architects. Anecdotes by golf pros, clients, and associates—often hilarious—help make this a must-read book about one of the most colorful characters in the history of the game.
About the Author
Joel Zuckerman is one of those neat guys one tends to run across only once or twice in a lifetime. I am proud to be able to call him a fried. Also known as “the Vagabond Golfer,” Joel spent more than two years putting this book together. It was, he told me, the project of a lifetime undertaken as much for his love and respect for the man and his work as for his own (Joel’s) satisfaction. The resulting book book is a true work of art. Joel was recently called “one of the most respected and sought-after golf writers in the Southeast” by Golfer’s Guide. He lives in Savannah, Georgia.
Blair Howard, December 2008
PS: You get your personalized copy of the book directly from Joel by going to his website.