Dick Gray
Although largely a golf course superintendent by profession Dick Gray is widely regarded as one of the most inspirational turfgrass experts in the golf industry. A graduate of Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, with a degree in Botany, Gray performed graduate work with the Turf Management Department at Purdue University.
He started his career in the 1960s, working under the guidance of a mentor and legendary course designer Pete Dye at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana, which hosted the 1991 PGA Championship. More than 50 years later, the two recently collaborated to renovate the Dye Course at PGA Golf Club, in Port St. Lucie, Florida, which has received rave reviews from the media.
Since joining PGA Golf Club in 2013, Gray has been instrumental in the growth and success of the flagship facility of the PGA of America. He was charged with elevating the courses and facilities at PGA Golf Club to championship standards. Now, two of the courses are ranked among the best in Florida by Golf Digest and Golfweek.
Among the highlights of Gray's extensive career, where his imprint is seen today across South Florida, he helped design and build The Florida Club in Stuart, where Gray served as General Manager and Superintendent. Gray also worked with both Pete Dye and P.B. Dye on the construction of Loblolly Golf Club, in Hobe Sound, Florida. He was involved in significant greens and re-grassing projects as Superintendent at both Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta and Sailfish Point Golf Club in Stuart.
Golf Course designed by Dick Gray
