Using the steep terrain, he created elevated tees that provide majestic views. From the back tees at the 11th hole golfers can see for over 40 miles in every direction, although the fairway seems to be but a small oasis far away in the distance. Every golfer despite their handicap, must take the steep drive up the cart path to check out this amazing site and send at least one drive soaring into the great blue yonder. Be sure to appreciate the ‘volcano bunkers’ that reside in the right rough along the second fairway. To our knowledge you cannot not see this unique design feature at any other golf course in the world. The Pete Dye Course has hosted several big tournaments. The 2010 PGA Professional National Championship and the 2015 Senior PGA Championship, won by Colin Montgomerie, were both held on the Dye Course. The ladies like the Dye Course too. Alice Dye hosted her annual charity event on the Dye Course, plus it hosted a Legend’s Tour event for senior women professionals, beginning in 2013. In 2017, The Senior LPGA Championship became the first major tournament for senior women. The BIG 10 Men’s Championship and the Indiana Men’s Amateur was held on The Pete Dye Course last year. Don’t forget to visit the Mount Airie Mansion before you head back down the hill. Formerly the concoction. Soon there were too many orders for tomato juice and The Springs kitchen couldn’t keep up with the demand. The Donald Ross Course This classic Donald Ross Course opened for play in 1917. The topography allowed Ross to perch greens atop hills, which created uphill approach shots to greens with false fronts. His devilish undulations on the greens always make the dreaded three-putt the rule, rather than the exception and four putts are never out of the equation. The 1924 PGA Championship, won by Walter Hagen was held on the Donald Ross Course at French Lick, as well as the 1959 and 1960 LPGA Championships. It has hosted several EPSON Tour featuring the brightest young women professional golfers trying to make their way to the LPGA Tour. After your round enjoy a cold beverage and a tasty sandwich in Hagen’s Clubhouse Restaurant. If the weather cooperates the best seats can be found on the veranda with unobstructed views of the first and tenth tees, as well as the ninth and 18th greens. The Pete Dye Course When French Lick first asked Pete Dye to design a golf course atop the second highest peak in Indiana, he was not keen on the idea. But after more consideration, plus a few scratches on a cocktail napkin, Dye came up with a routing that created one of the most challenging and beautiful golf courses in the world. Michigan Golf Journal
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