TPC Sawgrass - Dye's Valley Course

First and foremost, it is TPC Sawgrass. Regardless of whether you play the Stadium, or Valley Course, it is where the pros play and it is what you see on tv. I had just flown into Jacksonville, and did not think I had time to play the Stadium course, so I looked for a tee time on the Valley course. When I search online, the discounted rate of $90 came up and I pounced.

I got to the course and had time to go through the pro shop, bought a couple of shirts and a hat and went to the driving range. The practice facilities were great and I got warmed up and ready to play. On the 11th, there was stormy weather all around the area and everyone knew that rain and lightning might be an issue in the afternoon and it turned out to be the case.

A crazy cell of lightning and rain hit as I walked off the 5th hole. I had no time to get to the club house, so I parked under the comfort station to wait things out, until it was safe to return to the club house. It rained like CRAZY and lightning seemed to be right on top of me, so I was grateful for the protection of the comfort station.

I understand that this time of year, it rains almost everyday, so I knew this could happen. when the storm finally passed, I was trapped for about an hour, I headed back to the club house to see if we could continue play. It turns out that the course was under "Red Alert" and we were told that if there was an all clear given, then play could resume.

After a short wait, we were told that the all clear had been given, so I headed back out to my cart and the player assistants asked what hole I was on. I told them I was headed back to the 6th hole on the Valley, because I had only finished 5 holes. They said that the Valley course was still closed and probably would be for the remained of the day and to see if the pro shop was offering anything back for only completing 5 holes.

I headed into the pro shop, and I wish I would have remembered the name of the woman working at the time, but I don't, and asked about the Valley course. She said indeed, the all clear was for the Stadium course only and that the Valley would probably not reopen for the day. I said I understood and asked if there might be any pro-rated refund, being that I only was able to play 5 holes. She asked me my name and tee time, and upon pulling it up, she said that because I received such a discounted rate online, that I should just be happy I got 5 holes in at all. I thought that was quuite the response, and asked really, that's it? And she looked at me and said, "yep, that is it!" And looked away as if to completely dismiss me from the pro shop.

I get it if there is really a policy of no rain checks, but if you are going to treat people like that because they take advantage of an online rate, DON'T OFFER IT AT ALL! I wish I had walked back in and taken all the merch that I bought back and got a refund, but I was ticked and drove off.

Go for the course and facilities, but be wary of the level of customer service. I have received much better at $25 muni's!

Course was challenging, and in good shape. Great benefit having Nick as caddy. He did a great job and was helpful in play..and finding balls!
Expensive course, but enjoyed it.

The staff is very friendly. The level of service is outstanding. The course is in excellent shape. I found the course moderately difficult. I’m a senior moderately high handicap golfer. Our forecaddy, Nick, was very helpful.

Excellent course. Great layout. Challenging. Fair. Perfect conditions in a wonderful setting.

Everything you would expect at TPC Sawgrass. Course was in excellent shape, pace of play better than expected. While it is not the Stadium course, Dyes Valley is well worth playing.

Everything from the staff, amenities, and course were great. If you know the history Sawgrass is awesome.

No slouch compared to the stadium course. Really nice round with members. Great layout and atmosphere. Pace of play was a tad slow. Overall great course, book it if on the fence.

My experience here at The Valley course was great! The course is in great shape and the staff is very courteous. I enjoyed this more than theThe Stadium course.

Had a great time on The Valley Course. The conditions were amazing and the greens were perfect. Pace of play was great. Clubhouse and pro shop are second to none.

My daughter took me out for Father’s Day. Ask for a handicap cart said they couldn’t do it unless I had a placard .I have a license plate besides the fact that I didn’t drive myself there, so he asked to prove, which I can’t, because I don’t have a placard ,who wants to prove that they’re handicapped just take my word. Been running in the handicap cart for two years since I was diagnosed with emphysema, and I’ve never been asked to prove and I play once a week.

Beautiful course....Extremely well-manicured. Can be punishing off fairway if not in correct position. Lots of water comes into play!

Very undulated areas right and left of fairways making a missed fairway potentially a very uneven lie!

Overall, outstanding experience!

Outstanding course and design. Conditions were great, even though there had been heavy rain the days prior to playing. Best kept course I’ve ever played — well worth the money!

I booked wrong day canceled on phone with Sawgrass you Golf Now owe me 44 dollars processing fee you took out of my account I went and booked on the Phone bypassing you guys you OWE. ME 44.00 dollars

Enjoyed our day at Dyes Valley which is named accordingly for the valley like holes ! Our fire caddy was friendly and helpful . Course in decent shape and outside staff friendly .