A Tribute To Our Partner and Friend Dave Pelz

With heavy hearts, we acknowledge the passing of our friend and trusted advisor, Dave Pelz — a true pioneer in the world of golf and a cherished member of our Himalayas Golf family. Our deepest sympathies go out to JoAnn, Eddie, and the entire Pelz family.

As a renowned short game coach, thought leader, and innovator, Dave brought unmatched insight and inspiration to every project we shared. He was the genesis of our company’s mission.

His work changed the way players train, think, and perform — from Tour champions to everyday golfers around the world. His selfless dedication touched countless lives, and we will continue to benefit from his vision and passion for the game.

Rest in peace, Dave. Your legacy lives on in every green we build, in every putt we make, and in every player that strives for greatness.

The globally recognized authority on short-game performance, Dave Pelz has spent decades studying the science of golf, with a particular focus on putting, chipping, and wedge play. His research-driven approach has led to groundbreaking advancements in synthetic putting green design and development.

Through his partnership with Himalayas Golf, Dave has helped integrate his patented Pelz Player underlayment system into synthetic greens, revolutionizing the way artificial golf surfaces perform. This innovative system replicates the bounce, check, and roll of real grass, providing golfers with a true-to-life short-game experience—whether for a professional golf training center, private backyard practice area, or entertainment-driven golf venue.

By combining Dave’s expertise with Himalayas Golf’s cutting-edge course construction, this collaboration ensures that players train on surfaces engineered for consistency, precision, and real-world shot feedback, bridging the gap between synthetic and natural greens like never before.

Dave Pelz

“60% to 65% of all golf shots occur inside 100 yards of the hole. More important, about 80% of the shots golfers lose to par occur inside 100 yards. These results led me to focus on what happens inside 100 yards, what I call the "scoring game." “

- Dave Pelz

Pelz Backyard Training and Research Center
Where Masters Champions Prepare
For the Green Jacket

Not only did Dave and Eddie Pelz develop the ultimate island green replica hole, they designed and built several additional replica holes to train tour players and prepare them for Major championships. Their vision of building replica holes for tour players and golfers of all skill levels carries on in our current himalayas Golf designs when clients request it, both commercial and residential. Watch the video with Dave explaining the replica holes in his world famous Training and Research center.