Alice Dye
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Alice Dye (née O'Neal)Also known as:
"First Lady" of golf course architecture.Country:
USALived:
[1927-2019]. Born on Feb 19, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Died on Feb 1, 2019 (aged 91).Original/Home Club:
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Golf course architect, amateur golfer, champion of women's golf.Turned Pro:
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https://www.dyedesigns.comCurtis Cup player (1970). Winner of 50 amateur events, including nine Indiana State Championships, three Florida State Championships, the Women’s North & South Amateur (1968) and Women's Eastern Amateur (1972). Don A. Rossi Award (1994, GCBAA). President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (1997-98). Donald Ross Award (2017, ASGCA). Gold medallist at the Senior Olympics.
As an architect, Alice joined with her husband Pete, in the design and construction of their first course, El Dorado, now called Royal Oak CC in Indianapolis. She continued as a co-designer for such famous courses as: PGA West, La Quinta (CA); Kiawah Island, Ocean course (SC); Harbour Town (SC); Long Cove Club (SC); Crooked Stick (IN); Teeth of the Dog (Dom Rep). Alice is widely credited for the island green concept for the world-renowned par-3 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass.
Alice O'Neal was born in Indianapolis in 1927. She married Paul "Pete" Pete Dye in 1950 and had two sons, Perry and Paul ("P.B."), both of whom are golf course architects. Alice has been involved in golf most of her life, and is best known as a leading amateur player, course architect, administrator and champion of women's golf.
As a leader in golf, Alice has served on the USGA Women’s Committee, the LPGA Advisory Council, and the USGA Women’s Handicap Committee. She was the first woman President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and the first woman to serve as an Independent Director for the PGA of America. She has been the leading crusader for making courses manageable for women.
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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