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110 PGA Tour Blvd
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-3046
904-273-3235

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Resort, 36 holes, $$$$$

Early in 2006, after the final putt fell at the Players Championship, work crews fanned out across the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, giving Pete Dye's renowned layout its first major renovation since it opened in 1981. Greens were revamped, bunkers were deepened, dead trees were replaced, and a drainage system that had long been a weak spot in the course's defenses was overhauled. The result is a course that plays firm, fast and fair -- exactly what Dye always intended.

Dye's design, never meant to overwhelm with length, has been left largely intact and still requires subtlety and precision. Some holes (like Nos. 1 and 8) have been lengthened modestly, and pot bunkers were added along the seventh fairway (at 270 to 310 yards from the tee, they aren't an issue for most of us). Even the most iconic hole at Sawgrass -- the island-green 17th -- was tweaked: the front slope was flattened a little and the left side widened to accommodate a perilous new pin position. But one thing hasn't changed, and it never will: there's still a lot of water around the green.

For photos of the reconstruction of the island green, click here. For photos of the contruction of the new clubhouse, click here. High-resolution Gigapan photos of Sawgrass are here.

There is water on every hole of Pete Dye's Valley Course. The layout received a major renovation in 2006 and is now playing tougher than ever. Over 300 trees were added to the course and several bunkers were reconstructed to both improve drainage and offer more challenge.

The long par-3 second hole has water running down the entire right side. The green is also guarded by grass mounds in front and deep bunkers short and left.

The 350-yard, par-4 3rd hole may lake length, but it has plenty of complexity. The fairway slopes hard to the left, so most players will hit their second shot with the ball above their feet. From that hook lie, missing the green left will deposit your ball in a collection area that is 12 feet below the level of the green and tightly mowed. From their you may need to chip, pitch or putt depending on the pin placement.

This Club has multiple courses:
Stadium
Valley


Course features:


Tee Slope Rating Yardage Par
TPC 149 75.00 6954
Blue 139 72.30 6514
White 130 69.00 5815
Red 125 65.30 5000


Year Built: 1981
Designer: Pete Dye
Greens Grass Type: Bermuda Grass
Fairways Grass Type: Bermuda Grass
Water Hazards: Yes
Sand Bunkers: 41-50
Yardage Markers: 200, 150, 100 Yard Markers


Accepts tee times: Yes
Earliest call for tee time: 7:30


Driving Range: N/A
Training Facilities: Putting Green, Teaching Pro, Chipping Area
On-Site Golf Pro: Billy Peterson


Dress Code: N/A
Spikes: Yes
Guests: Closed
Access: Course
Discounts: None


Rental Clubs: Yes
Carts: Electric, Course access
Cart fees: $10-15 per cart (18 holes), N/A per cart (9 holes)
Pullcarts: $0-5
Caddies: Not Available
Walking: Allowed


Restaurant: Restaurant, Snack Bar, Beverage Cart
Bar: Full Bar


Hours: Open 7:00, Close 5:00
Available products: Clubs, Apparel, Accessories


County: Saint Johns
Homes on Course: Yes
Golf Community: Yes
 

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Scorecards:
| | | Front 9 | Back 9
Slope: 149, Rating: 75.00, Total Yardage: 6954
Slope: 139, Rating: 72.30, Total Yardage: 6514
Slope: 130, Rating: 69.00, Total Yardage: 5815
Slope: 125, Rating: 65.30, Total Yardage: 5000
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Yardage0
Par45344443536
Ladies Par45344443536
Handicap12161810414286
Ladies Handicap12161810414286
Hole101112131415161718In
Yardage0
Par45434453436
Ladies Par45434453436
Handicap1171517359131
Ladies Handicap1171517359131

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