Top golf course architect Pete Dye dies

Los Angeles - Influential golf course architect Pete Dye, whose work includes the iconic "island green" 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass in Florida, died on Thursday at the age of 94, his company said.

Dye Designs announced his death on Twitter without mention of a cause of death.

The PGA Tour and PGA of America were among those hailing the work of Dye, who designed more than 100 courses.

"Pete's influence is far-reaching, leaving a global imprint on both the amateur and professional games," US PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement.

PGA of America president Suzy Whaley said Dye "left an imprint on the world of golf that will be experienced for generations, painting wonderful pictures with the land that continue to inspire, entertain & challenge us."

Golf world lost a great friend today in Pete Dye. First met Pete when I was 16 years old. Pete was 30 and we played an exhibition with Sam Snead in Urbana, Ohio. We became friends; we played a lot of golf together; and we designed courses together...
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— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) January 10, 2020

It is with much sadness that we announce our leader, mentor and hero Pete Dye passed this morning at the age of 94. Pete made an indelible mark on the world of golf that will never be forgotten. We will all miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/1bAqZWSTbp

— Dye Designs (@ILoveDyeGolf) January 9, 2020