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Courtesy of TPC Sawgrass
Courtesy of TPC Sawgrass
Courtesy of TPC Sawgrass
Dom Furore / Golf Digest
Overview
TPC’s stadium concept was the idea of then-PGA Tour commissioner Deane Beman. The 1980 design was pure Pete Dye, who set out to test the world’s best golfers by mixing demands of distance with target golf. Most greens are ringed by random lumps, bumps and hollows, what Dye calls his "grenade attack architecture." His ultimate target hole is the heart-pounding sink-or-swim island green 17th, which offers no bailout, perhaps unfairly in windy Atlantic coast conditions. The 17th has spawned over a hundred imitation island greens in the past 40 years. To make the layout even more exciting during tournament play, Steve Wenzloff of PGA Tour Design Services recently remodeled several holes, most significantly the 12th, which is now a drivable par 4.
About
Awards
100 Greatest: Ranked since 1983.
2023-'24 ranking: 41st.
Previous ranking: 52nd.
Highest ranking: No. 25, 1985-'86.
100 Greatest Public: Ranked since inaugural edition in 2003.
Highest ranking: No. 9, 2009-'14.
2021-'22 ranking: No. 11.
Best in State: Ranked second, 2011-'22.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
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Reviews
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“ What a great course. No two holes were alike. Very challenging so scored highly for that, but maybe a bit down for fun for the typical golfer. Conditioning was excellent, fast greens, perfect fairways – played in April. Liked the good shot options around the greens, with some runoff areas to chip or putt, but lots of super challenging mounds and super small pot bunkers on many. Greens were mostly fair with multiple hole locations, Hole 13 Par 3 had a very mounded green and caddie said this was the most 3 putted on tour. Hole 9 was a great hole, a reachable Par 5, but double dog-leg, with a stream cutting across the fairway that tempts a long drive left for reward but will punish a drive on the right of the fairway. Overall, if you can play this is a must, challenging but huge variety."
Read More2023
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“The first 7 holes are fairly ordinary, however from 8 onward one will encounter several great "
Read More2022
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“In this humble panelist's view, this is a modern masterpiece. Extraordinarily demanding, rewarding and eminently fair. Coming down 16 fairway the excitement for my second shot there, the tee shot on 17 and then navigating 18 was as high as it's been for me in a long time. Crazy good ... now ahead of Kiawah Ocean as my favorite Dye."
Read More2022
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“Check the time of the year you want to play. Overseeding to winter rye has a big impact on condition changes throughout the year. They overseed the greens also."
Read More2021
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“TPC Stadium Course is a “must play” for every serious golfer. Once you get past the “sticker shock” of the cost of play and the “big resort” feel of getting hustled around a bit at this busy complex, you will be treated to a memorable round at a challenging but fair course that has excellent shot values and variability, and is really fun to play. Walking with a caddie adds to the experience, along with some time in the top notch clubhouse and pro shop after your round. Higher handicappers should enjoy the experience as well, as long as you recognize that a slope of 147 at even 6400 yards means that you might have a little more challenge than fun on some holes, but you won’t forget the experience!"
Read More2018
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“Such an iconic course. A must play for everyone that enjoys tournament golf and/or golf design. Remarkably playable for all of its difficulty. #16 - #18 are amazing in that #16 and #18 are great risk/reward half par holes and #17 is a pure execution challenge. I don't understand people who don't like this course."
Read More2018
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“Getting better with age. Less swampy and more "stage" for the PGA Tour's flagship event. And the anticipation of the closing stretch is such a great feeling as one works their way though the round. Unforgetable experience. Bucket list stuff."
Read More2018
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“Course is fantastic. Caddies are excellent as is the service generally. The food in the clubhouse is fantastic as well. Only downside is the Marriott where you have to stay - it's in serious need of a makeover (including the villas). Great golf experience, but the hotel really hurts the overall experience."
Read More2018
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“A very memorable experience. Lots of good holes that require the use of every club. One of Pete Dyes most famous and unique designs."
Read More2018
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“The TPC at Sawgrass was one of the best golf experiences I've ever had. The course looked and played exactly as advertised and I found myself giddy with excitement as we finished one hole and looked toward the next tee. A must play for everyone from the serious player to the casual golfer."
Read More2018
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“Fabulous golf course, everyone at the facility are very customer service oriented, food and price outstanding. Cost of golf on the high side."
Read More2018
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“Always fun to play a course that the best players in the world compete on. After the round, check out the TPC Sawgrass restaurant, located in the clubhouse. High-end American cuisine with great views."
Read More2018
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