TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course)
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,245yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1982
- Access
- Resort
- Design
- Modern
History
TPC Sawgrass was Pete Dye's revolutionary response to the PGA Tour's desire for a permanent headquarters course — a design specifically crafted for spectators with massive earthwork mounding and dramatic island greens. Opening in 1982 as a venue for The Players Championship, the Stadium Course's iconic 17th hole — an island green par-3 — became the most feared hole in professional golf, consuming hundreds of golf balls each year. Dye's combination of forced carries, swales, and tiered greens created a demanding test simultaneously fair and devastating.
Signature Hole
17th hole, par 3, 137 yards — the famous island green hole, most feared par-3 in professional golf
Notable Tournaments
- The Players Championship (annual, since 1982)
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course) public or private?
TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course) is a resort course, open to resort guests and the public; tee times are usually booked through the resort.
Who designed TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course)?
TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course) was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1982.
Where does TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course) rank among the top golf courses in America?
TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course) ranks #24 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course)?
The signature hole at TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course) is the 17th hole, par 3, 137 yards — the famous island green hole, most feared par-3 in professional golf.