‘We Are Proud’: Jack Nicklaus Expresses His Excitement for Working With PGA Tour Star Justin Thomas on His First Design Venture

Published 01/22/2023, 2:18 PM EST

In the golf world, just being an athlete isn’t enough for most. Majority of golfers want to involve themselves in many more aspects of the game than just playing. Hence, many pros move on to doing things like developing and designing golf courses. Justin Thomas has now joined that cohort. The golf pro is working with none other than golf legend Jack Nicklaus, to design his first course.

Thomas turned pro in 2013 and has since won 15 times on the Tour. JT is now working with Jack Nicklaus to design his first golf course. The 29-year-old also certainly hopes to learn a thing or two from Nicklaus.

Justin Thomas gladly sees his childhood dream come true

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In a recent Instagram story, the 18-time major championship winner’s company posted a photo of the course in progress, tagging Thomas. He further wrote, “@justinthomas34 first course design is the par-3 Course @panthernational.” They added, “We are proud to be working with him on this exciting project.”

As per Golf.com, their partnership began last year in February. “I started drawing golf holes on napkins as a kid, so this is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said Thomas at the ground-breaking ceremony in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, late in February last year. The pro was excited about finally getting his first shot.

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He added that seeing his childhood dream take shape, especially with Nicklaus, was more than he could ever ask for. “To begin my golf course design endeavors with someone like Jack Nicklaus is a dream come true,” stated the two-time major winner.

Jack Nicklaus claims the project will be good for JT

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Nicklaus was just as excited as Thomas about the partnership. He stated, “I’m thrilled that Justin has decided to take on this rewarding challenge.” At the groundbreaking, the ex-pro golfer mentioned that his design work was life-changing. He claimed that being a golfer had helped shape his design, which in turn had helped shape his view as a player.

Nicklaus hoped that it would do the same for Thomas and help him grow his career. He said, “I’m confident this venture will serve him well, both on and off the course.” JT undoubtedly hoped for the same, especially with Nicklaus there to guide him.

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Their course will be operational late in 2023. Do you think JT’s first course will be spectacular? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sheldon is a golf writer at EssentiallySports. He is a Business graduate from Christ University, with a degree in Finance and Accounting. He also has an experience as a Senior Audit Associate at an MNC, but his love for writing made him follow his dream and switch careers.

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Manaal Siddiqui

‘We Are Proud’: Jack Nicklaus Expresses His Excitement for Working With PGA Tour Star Justin Thomas on His First Design Venture

Justin Thomas gladly sees his childhood dream come true

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