Ohio Golf Journal April 2019

The renovation of the Dye Course by Head Superintendent Dick Gray was masterful. For my money, the Dye Course at PGA Village is one of the very best in Florida. While playing the Dye Course take a look at the bee hives beside the 9th green. The resort is making a concerted effort to add more bees to the property and will begin selling Dye’s Select No. 9 honey. Wild flowers, Azaleas and more bee hives will soon be added to all three courses to bring a more pleasing aesthetic and soothe frayed nerves, while making bogey, double or worse. Gray and his crew have done such a superb job of renovating and upgrading the courses at PGA Village that the PGA of America recently announced the 2021 PGA Professional National Championship would be held on the Ryder and Wanamaker courses. Another new program introduced at PGA Village this year is Express Check-In. Head Professional Holly Taylor told us, “Express check-in allows our members and guests to go right to the tee. It speeds up the first tee process and makes the overall golf experience more enjoyable.” After your round, stop in the clubhouse to view the collection of PGA Championship and Ryder Cup memorabilia on display. Be sure to take a selfie beside the Wanamaker and Ryder Cup Trophies. The Taplow Pub has cool drinks and delicious menu items to restore your energy after a grueling round on any of the three courses at PGA Village. For more information about PGA Village visit: https://www.pgavillage.com/ a nd view Back 9 Report TV’s video about this great Florida Resort here: