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The Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort Named 2017 Indiana Golf Course of the Year

Glen TurkBy Glen TurkSeptember 23, 2016No Comments5 Mins Read
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The Pete Dye Golf Course at French Lick Resort - Indiana's 2017 Course of The Year.

French Lick, IN – The Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort, the award winning golf destination in Southern Indiana, has been named the 2017 Indiana Golf Course of the Year by the Indiana Golf Course Owners Association, a chapter of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA).

The Course of the Year Award honors a member meeting four criteria: exceptional quality of the course, exceptional quality of ownership and management, outstanding contribution to its community, and significant contribution to the game.

“The Pete Dye Course at French Link is not only one of the most breathtaking courses in the country to play, it is also among the best overall golf operations with sincere dedication to the game and community, it is truly one of Indiana’s crown jewels,” said Linda Rogers, Past President of the National Golf Course Owners Association, as well as a Past President of the Indiana Golf Course Owners Association, and owner of Juday Creek Golf Course.

The Pete Dye course, which opened in 2009, burst on to the national scene by receiving America’s best new course accolades by the two leading golf publications in the country, Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine.

The course has been recognized for its many contributions to the community including millions of dollars of economic impact from major golf championships and job creation, as well as raising thousands of dollars through charity events including the Riley Children’s Foundation and Hospital at the Legends Championship.

The Dye Course has also benefitted a number of students through the Evans Scholarship and caddie program the course provides, which was founded by the Western Golf Association (WGA) and specifically famed golfer Chick Evans Jr. in 1929. Today, more than 840 caddies are attending one of 19 universities on a Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship. The scholarship covers full tuition and housing costs for up to four years. A wonderful opportunity for youth.

“The Pete Dye Course has become a symbol of excellence in our region being an economic driver that is changing the lives of so many people through jobs, major golf championships, and our many charitable events such as Riley’s Children’s Foundation with our Legends Championship,” said Dave Harner, French Lick Resort’s director of golf. “We are honored and humbled to once again be selected by our peers and represent the state of Indiana at the national golf course owners event.

The course was also a major factor in the $600 million restoration and casino development project lead by its founder and chief visionary, Bill Cook, whose corporate philanthropy changed lives and communities around the world including the small town of French Lick, Indiana. The development of the Pete Dye course and the reclamation of French Lick Resort continue to have an enormous economic impact on the small town of French Lick. Cook’s generosity and vision still provides jobs for nearly 1,700 of the counties 3,000 residents.

“This award is also a testament to the vision of Mr. Cook and long-time friend and Chairman of the Board of Cook Group, Inc., Steve Ferguson, who both recognized the impact that this project would have on the community and the thousands of lives who live in the region,” said Harner.

The Pete Dye course was carefully carved into a dramatic site upon a hilltop – one of the highest points in the state – offering panoramic views in all directions that stretch for 30-40 miles. The course features a variety of elevation changes, rugged and dramatic terrain, narrow fairways, and challenging bunkers, along with spectacular views from every hole.

The Dye course has already gained recognition as a leading national tournament site by hosting the 2015 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, 2014 USGA State Team Championship, 2010 PGA Professional National Championship, 2012 Indiana Open, 2012-2014 Big Ten Men’s Championship, 2014 Big Ten Women’s Championship, and 2013-2016 LPGA Legends Championship.

The Pete Dye Course now qualifies to be one of 50 courses competing for the 2017 NGCOA National Golf Course of the Year. The national winner will be announced at the NGCOA Golf Business Conference in Orlando, February 2017.

About French Lick Resort                                           

French Lick Resort is a $600 million historic restoration and casino development spread dramatically across 3,000 scenic acres. It encompasses both the French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel, which have been fully restored to their original sophistication and luxury, combine for 689 rooms and are located about one mile apart. The casino, built adjacent to the French Lick Springs Hotel, opened in 2006. West Baden Springs, with its spectacular massive dome, opened in 2007 after having not been used for its original luxurious purpose since 1932. Other facilities and amenities at this world-class golf resort destination include two spas with a 36 treatment rooms (they continue to offer the Pluto Mineral Springs bath), over 51,000 square feet of gaming space, 165,000 square feet of meeting space and a variety of dining and entertainment options. Free shuttle buses serve golfers and visitors from around the world. Visit www.frenchlick.com.

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Glen Turk is a Wisconsin native who has been the Senior Writer/Editor of Midwest Golfing Magazine since 2006. Besides being an avid golfer, Glen enjoys traveling, music, and cheering on the finest professional sports team of all-time, the Green Bay Packers. Glen’s ultimate golf goal is to play in all fifty states and currently he is more than half way there. His other dream, albeit far-fetched, it to record an ace in all seven states of our distribution area. Thanks to an ace in Illinois in 2015, and one in Michigan in 2016, he has three down, four to go!

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