Israel has never exactly been known as a golfing hotbed but that may be about to change with the upgrading of Caesarea, one of only two courses in the country, by none other than the legendary Pete Dye.
Israel has never exactly been known as a golfing hotbed but that may be about to change with the upgrading of Caesarea, one of only two courses in the country, by none other than the legendary Pete Dye.
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Pete Dye captained the college team in his youth before going on to qualify for the US Open in 1957. He won the Indiana State Amateur, took part in The Amateur in 1963 and played in five US Amateurs.
Born the son of Paul Francis (“Pink”) and Elizabeth Dye in 1925, Pete more than likely inherited his work ethic from his father who was, at various times, a politician, bar owner, insurance agent and postmaster in his hometown of Urbana in Champaign County, Ohio.
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Israel’s only 18 hole course re-opens 26th May 2009 Caesarea Golf Club, the only 18 hole course in Israel, has now re-opened for play. The 1961 course was completely replaced by the Pete Dye designed routing which plays at 6,543 metres off the back tees and 4,797 off the front. Pete Dye had not been active in the European basin since 1987. He was attracted by the invitation to "build a course for a country". Tim Liddy was Dye's Design Associate. The golf-unfriendly kikuyu grass has been replaced by a variety of paspalum which not only diminishes the amount of irrigation needed but can be sustained with brackish water, an important bonus in a country where every drop counts. The course is strategic but not penal as the architect wished to welcome golfers with a playable course rather than pose too many hazards which might have detracted from the enjoyment of the game in this young market. The official inauguration will take place in July when Pete Dye will make a return visit. The Maccabiah Games will be hosted later in July. From: GBN News
