Ohio Golf Journal February 2020

Must be 21 years or older to enter the casino. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.9.WITH.IT! Plan your golf getaway where classic and contemporary courses intersect. Book the Hall of Fame Package to combine “old-school” Ross with modern majesty of Dye. Also, be sure to ask about our new Eagles, Birdies and Pigeons Package*, which includes a shooting range adventure. *Available for groups of 12 more frenchlick.com/golf • (888) 936-9360 The Director of Golf at French Lick Dave Harner, was privileged to know both Pete and Alice Dye well, he said, “The most amazing thing was how Pete lived his life. Alongside his bride Alice, they changed the face of golf course architecture, and never really set out to. Even though they were two of golf’s rock stars, they remained humble, lived a simple life, and gave back so much to so many.” Another insight into the life of Pete Dye was his joy at identifying talent among his younger employees, helping them obtain college degrees and passing on the knowledge that would serve them, when they ventured out to operate their own golf design businesses. The list of former Dye employees that rank among the top designers in the industry is long and distinguished. Even Jack Nicklaus learned much from Dye, when the Golden Bear teamed with Dye to build Harbour Town Links. Nicklaus said of Dye, “It was Pete who inspired me to start designing courses more than 50 years ago, and so in many ways I owe my second career to him. I think Pete Dye was the most creative, imaginative and unconventional golf course designer I have ever been around.” Pete Dye will be remembered as one of the most innovative golf course designers of his time. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on forever in the world of golf. Listen to our radio show where we have a conversation with Chris Lutzke about his 30 years working with the Dye’s.