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First Ace on Hole #17 Recorded
November 7, 2005
Mr. Dan Cagle recorded the first ace on the newly renovated hole 17 this weekend at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. Dan used a 4-iron on the 219 yard Par-3 and Mr. Dick Walbert was a witness.
Congrats to Dan.
First Ace on Hole #7 Recorded
October 4, 2005
On October 4th, Mr. Matt Sheffer recorded the first hole in one on the newly renovated Hole#7 at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. Matt used a 7-iron on the 149 yard hole and the witnesses were Keith Brammer and Eric Hunley.
Congrats to Matt.
Club Championship Results
September 15, 2005
PGA Professional John Norton presents Buddy Martin with his award for winning the 2005 Senior Men's Club Championship at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. Martin shot 77-79 to win by 8 shots over Tyler Will.
PGA Professional John Norton presents Griffith Hunter with his award for winning the 2005 Men's Club Championship at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. Hunter shot rounds of 74-78 to win by one shot over Rich Sanford.
PGA Professional John Norton presents awards for the 2005 Ladies Club Championship at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.Sue Martin and Jeannie Daigre accept for winning the Low Net Division with identical scores of 153. Juanita Petrone accepts for winning the Gross Division with a score of 185 to win by 5 shots.
2005 Pete Dye River Course Club Championship
Tournament Results:
| Senior Championship Flight | |
|---|---|
| Martin, Buddy | 77-79 - 156 |
| Will, Tyler | 80-84 - 164 |
| Owens, Pat | 81-84 - 165 |
| Senior First Flight | |
|---|---|
| Wicks, Al | 86-88 - 174 |
| Padden, Bill | 88-90 - 178 |
| Erdelyi, Ben | 91-87 - 178 |
| Men's Championship Flight | |
|---|---|
| Hunter, Griffith | 74-78 - 152 |
| Sanford, Rich | 77-76 - 153 |
| Krulich, Mike | 74-80 - 154 |
| Men's First Flight | |
|---|---|
| Sanders, Mark | 78-79 - 157 |
| Axsom, Danny | 80-82 - 162 |
| Wojtera, Al | 80-84 - 164 |
| Men's Second Flight | |
|---|---|
| Stiltner, Andrew | 85-86 - 171 |
| Walton, Chip | 86-87 - 173 |
| Padden, Bill | 88-90 - 178 |
| Erdelyi, Ben | 91-87 - 178 |
| Ladies Club Championship : GROSS | |
|---|---|
| Petrone, Juanita | 92-93 - 185 |
| Martin, Mandy | 95-93 - 188 |
| Tarter, Sandy | 96-99 - 195 |
| Ladies Club Championship : NET | 1st Place Tie |
|---|---|
| Daigre, Jeannie | 153 |
| Martin, Sue | 153 |
Johnson Records First Ace on newly renovated "RIVER"
Saturday, September 3, 2005
RADFORD, Va. -- Mr. Johnny Johnson recorded a Hole-in-One on the 14th hole at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech this past Saturday. Witnesses to the rare feat were Bill Polly and Pat Elliot. Johnson used an 8-iron for the shot and the distance was 139 yards. The ace was also the first on the newly renovated "RIVER".... CONGRATS JOHNNY!!
"The River" Opens
August 31, 2005
The long anticipated opening of the newly renovated Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech took place on August 21, 2005. After two years of moving 400,000 cubic yards of earth and constructing 18 new greens, Mr. Pete Dye has created a masterpiece to rival many of his previous creations. Dye has combined the natural beauty of the New River with his reputation of designing world-class golf and the final product will hold your focus the entire round. Featuring five sets of tees, the yardage will stretch from 5,142 for Ladies to 7,665 for Tournament play. Other tees for Championship, Men, and Seniors provide an enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels.
The new layout winds along 2.5 miles of the scenic and historic New River and many holes have been endeared with its presence. Panoramic views are the norm and the passing of an occasional train enhances the beauty of the surroundings.
Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech is a daily fee public facility. Individual and Family Memberships are available and provide a variety of benefits for members. All golfers are invited and encouraged to come experience "The River." Special corporate and group outings are welcome and can be specifically tailored to meet your needs.
The golf shop and driving range are open daily and an excellent selection of clothing and other items, bearing the new Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech logo, is available. To experience all that "The River" has to offer, please call 1-888-PETE-DYE. We look forward to serving you soon.
Krulich-Green Team to Win 2005 Member/Guest
August 28, 2005
Radford, VA -- The duo of Mike Krulich and Charlie Green teamed to win the 2005 Pete Dye River Course Member/ Guest this weekend. The pair shot a 9-under par total of 135 for the 36 hole event and won by 1 shot over the formidable pairing of Bobby Swain and Adam Jarrell. This years event format was 9 holes Pinehust, 9 holes Scramble and 18 holes of Best-ball. A total of 6 flights completed the 36 hole competition with Brian Kitts and his partner Keith Rowland winning the putting tournament following Sundays round.
PGA Professional John Norton presents Hal Johnston and George "Deke" Summers awards for winning their flight in the 2005 Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech Member Guest.
2005 Men's Member Guest
Tournament Results:
| Champion Flight | |
|---|---|
| Mike Krulich - Charlie Green | 66-69 - 135 |
| 1st Flight | |
|---|---|
| Brian Kitts - Keith Rowland | 70-74 - 144 |
| 2nd Flight | |
|---|---|
| Buddy Martin - Matt Martin | 72-76 - 148 |
| 3rd Flight | |
|---|---|
| Glenn Young - Ed Bartlett | 73-77 - 150 |
| 4th Flight | |
|---|---|
| Tom Lesperance - Andy Lesperance | 76-79 - 155 |
| 5th Flight | |
|---|---|
| George Summers - Hal Johnston | 78-88 - 166 |
The River Course of Virginia Tech Renovation Update
"A New Design and a New Name"
April 20, 2005
Fairlawn, VA - The major renovation and improvement project at The River Course of Virginia Tech continues despite unseasonably wet weather and associated construction delays. Mr. Dye's penchant for framed landscapes and meticulous attention to detail is already evident as "The River" forms a personality of its own. We are proud to announce that Mr. Dye has graciously put his signature on this new design and the name is now officially Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.
Despite the delays the progress and transformation are undeniable. Aesthetic and strategic values of each hole have been enhanced, while routing and shaping create the feeling that every hole has its own unique fingerprint. The design balance in terms of continuity, playability, and Mother Nature are sure to create a memorable experience for golfers of all levels.
Following is a list of current construction updates as of April 20, 2005:
- 18 new L-93 Bentgrass greens - 12 completed; six in grow-in period.
- All new tees - construction complete - sodding ongoing.
- Redesign & rerouting complete - landscaping ongoing - have moved over 400,000 cubic yards of earth to date.
- New Turf Care Center - Projected opening summer '05.
- 500 trees to be planted - project ongoing - including poplars, oaks, maples, ashes, and sycamores.
- Seeding of fairways and greens ongoing - tees and rough perimeters to be sodded - remainder of the rough to be seeded. (Sod is used in many areas to protect detailed shaping.)
- Front nine yardage: Black - 3942, Blue - 3,479, White - 3,085, Gold - 2,631, Red - 2,495
The clubhouse will remain open daily during the renovation. Visit the golf shop and choose from our complete line of clothing and hard goods, all bearing the new Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech logo. The range will also remain open, weather permitting, however these hours may be adjusted based on usage and to allow for routine maintenance.
| Day | Club | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 - 8 | 9 - 6 |
| Tuesday | 9 - 8 | 10 - 7 |
| Wednesday | 9 - 8 | 9 - 7 |
| Thursday | 9 - 8 | 9 - 6 |
| Friday | 9 - 8 | 10 - 7 |
| Saturday | 9 - 8 | 9 - 7 |
| Sunday | 9 - 8 | 9 - 7 |
Note: The range will not open until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays to allow for maintenance.)
Please return to our website for regular course construction updates . For information about how to host a tournament at our facility in the fall of '05 or spring of '06 contact John Norton in the golf shop at (540) 633-6732.
Hardwick Gains MAPGA Honor
March 31, 2005
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Virginia Tech Head Golf Coach, Jay Hardwick, named winner of Bill Strausbaugh Award.
Pete Dye receives PGA TOUR's Lifetime Achievement Award
March 23, 2005
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- World-renowned golf course architect Pete Dye has been named as the sixth recipient of the PGA TOUR's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Hardwick Inaugural Recipient of Labron Harris Sr. Award
Tech coach named first-ever winner of national golf honor
January 6, 2005
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Virginia Tech Director of Golf Operations and Head Golf Coach Jay Hardwick has been named the winner of the inaugural Labron Harris Sr. Award, presented by E-Z-GO Textron.
The Harris Award, named after the late Labron Harris Sr., former head coach at Oklahoma State University, is presented to the college or high school coach and PGA Professional whose support of the game through teaching, coaching and involvement in the community has helped ensure the continued growth of the game and represent the finest qualities the game has to offer.
Hardwick was named a finalist for the award in December. The other finalists included John Bermel of Northern Iowa (Iowa PGA Section), Purdue's Devon Brouse (Indiana PGA), Rod Myers of Duke (Carolinas PGA), Pat Owen of the Naval Academy (Middle Atlantic PGA), Kent State's Herb Page (Northern Ohio PGA) and Rick Pohle of Williams College (New England PGA).
"Words cannot express how proud I am to receive the inaugural Labron Harris, Sr. Award," Hardwick said. "Coach Harris was a pioneer in college coaching and to receive an award named for him is the ultimate honor. I am pleased that this award, which emphasizes the role of the PGA professional in the coaching profession, recognizes Virginia Tech and our golf program."
A Quarter Century and Life Member of the PGA of America, Hardwick serves as director of golf operations for the Virginia Tech Golf Course and the River Course of Virginia Tech and head golf coach. He has served as vice-president of the Virginia Chapter of the Middle Atlantic Section, as well as serving on the chapter's membership committee, employment and club relations committe and the tournament rules and regulations committee and the tournament chairman.
A 1994 inductee in the Virginia PGA Hall of Fame, Hardwick has claimed seven conference championships and been named conference Coach of the Year seven times. He was named NCAA District 3-North Coach of the Year in 1994. He was the first coach of the gold medal-winning Team USA in the World Junior Team Championship, played in Japan in 1992.
