Forest City Jack Nicklaus Legacy Course
The Forest City Golf Resort features two international-level golf courses, the Classic Course and the Legendary Course. The Legendary Course, co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son Jack Nicklaus II, covers 74 hectares and has 18 holes with platinum grass. The course is spacious and undulating, with beautifully shaped greens, making it renowned for its challenging and picturesque golfing experience. The course is surrounded by palm trees and other tropical plants, adding to its natural beauty.
Nicklaus-designed courses span across 41 countries, 39 states, and over 400 in total. At least 140 of his courses have hosted nearly 900 professional tournaments or significant national amateur championships worldwide. Additionally, over 100 of his courses have appeared on various domestic and international top 100 lists, earning admiration from golf enthusiasts. His eldest son, Jack Nicklaus II, has inherited his father's exceptional talent and is also one of the world's finest golf course designers.
The legendary golf course designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and his son Jack Nicklaus II is now open at the Forest City Resort, accompanied by 500 bear cubs following in the footsteps of the masters.
World-renowned and Representative Designer
In November 2005, Jack Nicklaus was honored at the White House and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. He is one of the only 16 people in history to receive both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, making him one of the only two golfers to achieve this distinction. Nicklaus has been involved in the design of nearly 300 golf courses worldwide, and his Nicklaus Design company operates close to 410 globally playable golf courses. Nicklaus Design courses are distributed across 41 countries and 39 states. At least 140 Nicklaus-designed courses have hosted nearly 900 professional tournaments or significant national amateur championships. Over 100 Nicklaus-designed courses have appeared on various domestic and international top 100 lists.
Designer Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus Design is one of the largest golf course design companies. Jack Nicklaus' first design was the Harbour Town Golf Links, which opened in 1969. In the early days, he often collaborated with world-renowned golf course designers Peter Dye and Desmond Muirhead. As of the end of 2005, Nicklaus Design had designed 299 golf courses globally, representing 1% of all golf courses worldwide (according to Golf Digest's 2005 statistics, there were approximately 32,000 golf courses globally, with nearly half of them located in the United States). Nicklaus Design is currently working on the development of over 57 golf courses spanning 19 different countries.
Jack William Nicklaus, known as the Golden Bear, is one of the most successful professional golfers in the United States. He dominated the sport of golf for over 25 years in his career. To honor his achievements, the Royal Bank of Scotland issued approximately 2 million Jack Nicklaus £5 notes in 2005. Besides Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother, Jack Nicklaus is the only person to be featured on banknotes while still alive. As a result, he has been recognized as the "Golfer of the Century" or "Golfer of the Millennium" by almost all major golf publications.
Jack Nicklaus Legacy Course
Yardage: 7386 yards
Area: 74 hectares
Number of Holes: 18
Grass: Platinum grass
FAQs
The Forest City Jack Nicklaus Legacy Course was co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son Jack Nicklaus II. It is located in a beautiful forest city, surrounded by famous trees and lush green lawns. The course is known for its unique design and magnificent scenery, attracting countless visitors and sports enthusiasts to visit and enjoy.
The Forest City Jack Nicklaus Legacy Course is an 18-hole golf course with unique holes. Located in a beautiful forest city, it offers a perfect environment for golf enthusiasts. The course is cleverly designed and challenging, with each hole showcasing its own unique features and landscapes.
The Jack Nicklaus Design company is currently developing over 57 golf courses. Their professional team is dedicated to designing and constructing high-quality golf courses, each with unique features and challenges. This development work includes site selection, land planning, blueprint formulation, and collaboration with local governments and communities.
