Top 10 American Courses Named for British Open Venues
With the start of the Memorial Tournament on the horizon, the spotlight again shines on the host course, Muirfield Village Golf Club in suburban Columbus, Ohio. Co-designer and club co-founder Jack Nicklaus first conceived an Augusta National-like facility for his hometown while competing in (and winning) the 1966 Masters. Three months later, he captured his […]
Jack’s Place: Muirfield Village Golf Club
It all began as an idea in 1966 from then 26-year-old Jack Nicklaus while sitting at Augusta National Golf Club. That’s when Nicklaus says he first thought about hosting a golf tournament near his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. “I’ve spent more time and effort on Muirfield Village than any place else,” says Nicklaus, who named […]
