Biography
Perry Dye, son of renowned golf course designers Pete and Alice Dye, continued his family's legacy in the golf course architecture business. As a young man, Dye assisted his parents in designing iconic courses such as Crooked Stick, The Golf Club, and Teeth of the Dog. Later in his career, he designed well-known courses like Plum Creek Golf & Country Club, Riverdale Dunes Golf Club, and Glenmoor Country Club in Colorado. He worked collaboratively with his father on the Pound Ridge Golf Club and Royal Hawaiian Golf Club as well.
Dye’s contributions stretch well beyond the borders of the United States. Being a leading figure in the American Society of Golf Course Architects and the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA), his influence was wide-ranging. In 2004, the GCBAA aptly named an award in his honor, given to those who have significantly contributed to the association's positive growth. Dye's dedication and passion for golf architecture not only forged his standout reputation but also made a lasting impact on the industry.
Dye's golf courses are known for their distinctive look—abrupt, expressive mounding, deep, flat-bottomed bunkers, creating a sense of intrigue and psychological challenge. He successfully incorporated these unique design elements in golf courses he designed around the world, including Golden Lakes Country Club in Japan, LykiaLinks in Turkey, and Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in Korea.
On top of his designing artistry, Dye was well-regarded for his commendable work ethic. Unlike many others who would hand over plans to contractors, Dye preferred to personally oversee the construction of his golf courses. He would spend weeks and months on-site, pioneering a 'design-build' paradigm in contemporary golf course architecture. His approach of personal supervision and on-site presence has since become a model for many architects.