PGA Golf Club - St. Lucie West
DYE Course
With a focus on the native surroundings, the Dye Course features pine straw roughs, vast coquina waste bunkers and grass-based bunkers. A links-style course that weaves by the 100-acre 'Big Mamu' Wetlands, the Dye Course offers pure Florida surroundings, with hints of design from the older British Isles' courses for flavor.
Hole Number 1 — Par 4, 325 Yards
The short par-4 doglegs right off the tree. There are a series of fairway bunkers to the right of the drive zone and a wetland to the left. Play your short-iron approach to the well-guarded green with bunkers right and another bunker and mounds left. The new back tee added 31 yards to those wanting to play 'all the way back.' Beyond the green is the 100-acre 'Big Mamu' Wetlands, where deer, bobcat and numerous bird species find food and cover.
Hole Number 2 — Par 4, 410 Yards
A large fairway bunker left and wetlands right guard the landing area on this long par-4. Distance control and accuracy on the second shot to the long, narrow green is a must. The wetland right of the fairway provides excellent wildlife habitat, but also helps prevent flooding, recharge ground water supplies and filters storm water.
Hole Number 3 — Par 3, 152 Yards
This medium-length par-3 requires an exacting tee shot to a long, narrow green. Shots that stray too far left tend to bounce back down toward the putting surface. A large bunker guards the right side of the green. Watch for birds of prey on the tree snag just beyond the back right corner of the green.
Hole Number 7 — Par 5, 511 Yards
This long par-5 requires an accurate tee shot framed by wetlands right and left of the drive zone. A well-placed second shot, avoiding a series of bunkers on the right, leaves you a short approach to a green guarded by bunkers and right. Look for deer and bobcat in the 50-acre preserve left of the fairway, 200-yards from the green.
Hole Number 8 — Par 4, 349 Yards
The ideal tee shot is played down the right side of the fairway on this challenging par-4. From that side, you will have an open approach shot to a well-guarded green. Be cautious of going long with your approach shot into the green. A sharp drop off leaves a delicate chip. The hole is lined with palmetto and pine corridors where catbirds and mourning doves may be seen.
Hole Number 9 — Par 4, 391 Yards
On this long par-4, play to either side of the bunker in the middle of the fairway. A well positioned drive will leave you with a demanding second shot to a green protected left by bunkers and on right by a steep drop-off. The native plants short of the fairway require little water and no fertilizers nor pesticides.
Hole Number 10 — Par 5, 501 Yards
This beautiful par-5 has a distinct links course feel. The tee shot must avoid the fairway bunker left and waste area right. Depending on wind conditions, long hitters may reach the green in two. If you lay-up, be sure to avoid the bunkers in the middle of the fairway. Be cautious of the wetland, located short and right of the green.
Hole Number 11 — Par 4, 343 Yards
Accuracy from the tee of this par-4 is essential to avoid the wetlands left and fairway bunker right. A well-positioned drive will leave an open approach shot to a long, narrow green. An established wetland and upland preserve are situated to the left of the fairway.
Hole Number 12 — Par 4, 322 Yards
Long hitters can drive this short par-4. If you don’t go with driver from the tee, an accurate fairway wood lay-up is required. The second shot plays to an undulating green, protected short and left by bunkers and to the right by a large chipping swale. An upland preserve of slash pine, oak, holly and bay trees frame the entire left side of the hole.
Hole Number 13 — Par 3, 150 Yards
This long par-3 requires accuracy and distance control from the tee. The long, narrow green is guarded by bunkers on the right and mounding on the left. A natural wetland and upland preserve beautifully frame both sides of this hole.
Hole Number 14 — Par 4, 374 Yards
This is the only hole on the golf course without a bunker. The landing area is generous on this mid-length par-4, but be prepared to play your second shot from an uneven lie to a green wonderfully set into the natural surround. Note the wildlife corridor created by the connection of the wetland in front of the tees and the forested areas near and behind the green.
Hole Number 15 — Par 4, 404 Yards
On this demanding dogleg left par-4, accuracy and length off the tee are a must. Distance control is also vital for the approach shot played to a very long and narrow green. Enjoy the vista of the wetland left of the fairway, were bobcat and deer are frequently spotted.