Dye IV at Boca West Country Club

Dye IV at Boca West Country Club is one of four championship courses within this expansive private community in Boca Raton, Florida. Despite its name, the course was designed by Joe Lee, not Pete Dye, and represents Lee's characteristic approach to Florida golf course architecture during the development boom of the 1970s and 1980s. The naming convention at Boca West reflects the sequential development of the property rather than architectural attribution, with courses named for their order of construction or renovation rather than their designers.

The layout navigates relatively flat South Florida terrain typical of the region, incorporating water hazards, strategic bunkering, and mature landscaping that has developed over the decades since the club's establishment. Lee's design philosophy generally emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining strategic interest through thoughtful green complexes and hazard placement. The course features Bermuda grass fairways and greens suited to the subtropical climate.

Boca West functions as a large-scale country club community with thousands of residences and an extensive membership base. The club offers multiple dining venues, tennis facilities, and fitness amenities alongside its four golf courses. The multi-course setup allows the club to accommodate a substantial membership while providing variety in playing experiences. The community represents the model of comprehensive country club living that became popular in South Florida during the late twentieth century, combining golf with resort-style amenities in a gated residential setting.