Grand Haven Course Designer, Jack Nicklaus

Birthdate: January 21, 1940
Birthplace: Columbus, OH
College: Ohio State University
Turned Pro: 1961

Biography
No name is more synonymous with greatness in the sport of golf than Jack Nicklaus, and no single person has changed the face of the sport more than he – the player, the designer, and the goodwill ambassador. Mr. Nicklaus has been named "Golfer of the Century" or "Golfer of the Millennium" by almost every major golf publication in the world. Mr. Nicklaus's competitive career has spanned five decades, and his legend has been built with 105 professional tournament victories worldwide and a record 20 major championship titles.

He is the only player in history to have won each of the game's majors at least twice, and he is the only player to have completed the career "Grand Slam" on both the regular and senior tours.

Design Philosophy
The name Nicklaus transcends far beyond his dominance as a player. Today, Nicklaus also stands for superior golf course design, a result of Jack's more than three decades as a renowned golf course designer and his sons' and son-in-law's solid reputations as designers themselves. Together, they represent Nicklaus Design, a team of the world's most accomplished golf course design associates, agronomists, industry consultants, and experts in golf course construction and marketing.

The result of that dedication and ingenuity is hundreds of spectacular courses worldwide. Yet as unique as each design is, they all share the Nicklaus' philosophy of working closely with clients, enhancing the natural environment and creating courses that are both challenging and enjoyable for players of all levels.