NO. 400! "NICKLAUS NINE" OPENS AT AMERICAN LAKE VETERANS GC OUTSIDE OF TACOMA, BECOMING NICKLAUS DESIGN'S 400^TH COURSE WORLDWIDE

UNVELING OF JACK'S DONATED DESIGN COMPLETE DREAM FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND, 18-HOLE COURSE FOR WOUNDED AND DISABLE VETERANS

The nation's only golf course designed specifically for facilitating the rehabilitation of wounded and disabled veterans officially doubles in size on June 4 with the opening of the new"Nicklaus Nine" at American Lake Veterans Golf Course in Lakewood,

Wash. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course will represent the 400th Nicklaus Design to open worldwide since Jack Nicklaus embarked on his course design career in 1969. The Golden Bear donated his design services for American Lake Veterans Golf Course so that more of the nation's veterans could experience the remarkable healing powers of golf.

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Stellar field, including the world’s top five, puts the weekend spotlight on Jack Nicklaus’ Muirfield Village Golf Club in prestigious Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide

The place many call "Jack's House" has invited some of the world's best golfers to its annual gathering, and it appears the party is going to spill into the weekend with a guest list unlike any other.

The 41st playing of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide at the Golden Bear's Ohio home club of Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin is much like the 40 before it, in that it has again attracted one of the best fields in tournament golf. The Memorial has the top five players in the Official World Golf Ranking--with a roll call of No. 1 Jason Day, No. 2 Jordan Spieth, No. 3 Rory McIlroy, No. 4 Bubba Watson, and No. 5 Rickie Fowler. The field features six of the world's top-10 players and 10 of the world's top-20.

“I’m a Muirfield Village Golf Club member, so to play so poorly in past years is frustrating and disappointing,” said World No. 1 Day. “This is one you want to put on your résumé, with all that Jack has done here.”

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Jack Nicklaus Award presented by Barbasol winners announced

Jon Rahm (Arizona State), John Coultas (Florida Southern), Addison Lambeth (Huntingdon), Peter French (Johnson & Wales (FL)) and Kerry Sweeney (Eastern Florida State) have been named the 2016 recipients of the Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award presented by Barbasol. The Nicklaus Award recognizes the top players at the Division I, II, III, NAIA and NJCAA levels.

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Jack Nicklaus Perfect Golf computer game featuring Muirfield Village Golf Club’s signature par-3 12th hole to demo at the Memorial Tournament

A SkyTrak powered golf simulator featuring Muirfield Village Golf Club’s signature par-3 12th hole will be open for play at the Golden Bear Club throughout the week of the 41st edition of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide--giving spectators the opportunity to play Jack Nicklaus Perfect Golf, a new computer game that debuted last month.

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Vietnam's BRG Group holds groundbreaking ceremony of new “Kings Course” designed by Jack Nicklaus II

The “Kings Course” at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort in Hanoi, Vietnam, broke ground in May. The new 18-hole golf course is the first design for Nicklaus Design President Jack Nicklaus II in Vietnam. The groundbreaking also represents a further step in the relationship between Nicklaus Design Group and BRG Group.

“The Kings Course will leverage the natural beauty of the hilly terrain and surrounding bodies of lake water," Nicklaus II said.

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Jack Nicklaus celebrates 50 years of PGA Membership

June, 1, 2016, is a special day in the history of Jack Nicklaus, as it marks his 50th anniversary as a PGA of America member.

“For a half century, Jack Nicklaus has been one of golf's great ambassadors--both on and off the golf course," said PGA of America President Derek Sprague."From his 18 major championships, to his community involvement and charitable efforts, the Golden Bear has touched millions of lives around the globe.

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Nicklaus putting his stamp on new Oakhurst course

Pulling himself away from blueprints, topographical maps and other documents laying out plans for The Greenbrier's Oakhurst golf course, Jack Nicklaus spoke spiritedly about the project Friday evening.

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Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf to launch in Hong Kong

Hong Kong golf enthusiasts will soon be able to enjoy the world renowned personalized coaching method of the Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf at its new Asia location--the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA). The partnership between Jack Nicklaus Academies and HKGTA brings its world class golf facilities and training to Hong Kong for the first time. The new site has been carefully designed to engage and support players in order to enhance their enjoyment with the game.

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Rocco Mediate wins Senior PGA in record-setting fashion at Harbor Shores, the acclaimed layout designed by Jack Nicklaus

The six-time PGA Tour winner became the first wire-to-wire winner in the event since Nicklaus in 1991 at PGA National

Rocco Mediate holed out from a greenside bunker for birdie on the par-3 17th to wrap up a record-setting, wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid.

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