Jack Nicklaus II

Jack Nicklaus II is the president of Nicklaus Design and vice chairman of Nicklaus Companies.  As a golf course designer, he works as both a solo designer and a collaborator with his father and has been recognized by his selection into the prestigious American Society of Golf Course Architects.  He has designed nearly fifty golf courses that are open for play today.

Jack II also serves on the board of directors of Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and is chairman of both the Muirfield Village Golf Club and Memorial Tournament.  The first of five children born to Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, Jack II played on the University of North Carolina’s golf team and had a brief career as a professional golfer.  He is married to Allison (Alli) and is the father of five:  Jack III, Christie, Charlie, Casey and Will. 

He is first book “Best Seat In The House”  18 Golden lessons from a Father to a Son came out in 2021.