P.B. Dye Golf Club
The
best rounds of golf will test every facet of your game and one of
the most prominent examples of a true golf test is the PB Dye Golf
Club in Ijamsville MD.
When you arrive
at PB Dye the beauty and design of the course profoundly displayed within
the fairways and greens is worth the trip. With one
of the closest views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, this course will not
only capture your heart but will breathe the sheer essence of
"golfing grandeur" into your soul.
The large open
fairways are deceitfully tricky. Even though there is plenty of room
for the wayward slice or pull, the thick rough that flanks the
fairways will take its toll if visited to frequently. Course
management is significant with the direction of your tee shot. Some
blind tee shots will have you guessing but on some on the Par 4's
the best advice is to aim for the radio tower for the best
approach.
The G-2 bent grass
greens will test every ounce of your putting resolve. These
multi-level tiered greens with dips and hills aplenty require
unwavering attention to pin placement. Even though the speed
of these greens can be taxing they are readable and fair.
Amigos favorite Hole:
It was extremely
difficult to pick just one but the hole we decided we liked best
was the Par 4, 355-yard # 16. With the narrowest
fairway on the course this par 4 can be conquered with a precise tee
shot.
The best approach is to hit an easy 3 wood into the more
ample part of the fairway at about 240 yards. If successful, you will
end up right before the cart path crosses the fairway for a wedge
shot to the green.
 From the tee
there is nothing but trouble all along the right of the fairway, pot
bunkers and twisting waste bunkers run the entire length of the
fairway.
The green is elevated with railroad ties and
two bunkers protecting the
front side. The only
approach off the green is a small landing area just off the right
side. But beware of playing safe this multi-level green will
make your putter work extremely hard.
On this day
both Amigos hit the perfect tee shots and were in ideal position to
be putting for birdie, but the not so perfect wedge shots to the
green got neither close enough to the pin for a reasonable chance.
In the end you knew this course was a standard set for all high end
daily fee courses in the area.
Review Date:
06/30/2002
Course review ratings are conducted on a five point scale. ( 1 = Double Bogey 3 = Par 5 = Eagle)
Tees:
The staggering levels are spread so that overlap of damage to any tee box can be kept to a minimum. The distance between tees make every hole play different according to your tee choice. We played from the whites since it was our first time here but on some holes you have a better vantage point in seeing the entire hole from the farther tees.
Fairways:
These large and expansive fairways leave room for error on most tees with lots of uneven lies, the feel, texture and design is immaculate. Fairway artistry!
Rough:
The textbook image of what "rough" should be, a playable area of the course but to punish the wayward shot.
Traps:
Traps are plentiful but well placed. You would expect a course with 90 traps to be extremely difficult. These traps are placed to punish bad shots not to take away from good ones, which some courses do that have lots of bunkers.
Greens:
Amazing in both beauty and shape. The seamless transition from green to fringe is remarkable. With undulating levels, pin placement is ideal and will make the each hole play completely different once the location is changed.
Amenities:
The large clubhouse with full service bar has a veranda that overlooks the 9th and 18th greens with reflecting pool and waterfall. Inside the clubhouse there is a beautiful sunken dinner room that has a wall of windows that overlooks the veranda, 9th and 18th greens.
Staff Services:
Everyone at the PB Dye Golf Club was extremely helpful and nice. The starter was very informative and affable. The service bar was fast and courteous. The pro shop attendee was gracious and considerate. "A" plus staffing all around.
Pace of Play:
On a warm summer twilight round on Sunday evening there was no wait anywhere on the course. Either a great time to come or a great job by the starter.
Overall Average:
4.9, Birdie Course
Outstanding Course, must play recommendation
The GolfinAmigos would like to thank Mr. Jeff Rosenberg the PGA Professional and Manager of the PB Dye Golf Club at for allowing us to visit and review the course.
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Location:
9526 Dr. Perry Road, Ijamsville MD 21754
Tee Time Phone:
301-607-4653
Course Type:
Public
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