Jack Nicklaus
Category: Builder (Architect)
Jack Nicklaus
Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio
Jack Nicklaus’ accomplishments on the golf course can only be rivaled by his achievements in golf course design. A strong supporter of the Canadian Open throughout his career, Nicklaus took on the challenge of designing Glen Abbey as a permanent site for the Canadian Open. His first solo design, Nicklaus brought years of on-course experience at tough golf courses and designed a layout that was tough on the professionals, yet enjoyable for the average golfer. The success of the course and his support of the Canadian Open have assured the strength of golf in Canada for years to come.
Jack Nicklaus’ Record:
United States Amateur Champion: 1959 and 1961
- United States Open Champion: 1962, 1967, 1972, 1980
- Masters Champion: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986
- British Open Champion: 1966, 1970, 1978
- PGA Championship: 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1980
- Australian Open: 1964, 1968, 1971, 1975, 1976, 1978
- Canadian Open Runner-up: 1965, 1968, 1975-1976, 1981, 1984-1985
Other Items of Note:
- First solo design, Glen Abbey Golf Club, opened for play in 1976. The course became the home for the Canadian Open in 1977.
- Honorary Chairman of the Canadian Golf Foundation
Awards:
1962 PGA Tour Rookie-of-the-Year
Inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974
1975 Bob Jones Award
2000 Payne Stewart Award
2001 Lombardi Award of Excellence
2014 Congressional Gold Medal
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