Leadership

Mr. Nicklaus is the Chairman and Founder of the Company.

Mr. Nicklaus is a global sports icon, entrepreneur, and the most accomplished champion in the history of professional golf. Known as “The Golden Bear,” Nicklaus won 20 major championships, a record that continues to define excellence at the highest level of competition.

Following his playing career, Nicklaus built a world-class business platform spanning golf course design, real estate, licensing, publishing, and philanthropy. His firm, Nicklaus Design, is the most prolific golf course design company in history, with more than 400 courses across six continents.

Gary Nicklaus is a member of the Board of Directors and the CEO of the Company where he oversees brand management, principal investments, and global golf course design and development.

He is a Partner of Certuity, and a Member of the Board of Directors of Goods and Services.

Gary competed professionally on the PGA Tour, the European Tour, and the PGA Champions Tour.

Gary holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from The Ohio State University, where he was an All-American in golf.

Jack Nicklaus II is the President of Nicklaus Design, the world’s most prolific golf course design firm.

Jack has developed a deep, firsthand understanding of elite-level competition, course strategy, and the relationship between design and performance. That experience continues to inform his approach to golf course architecture and client engagement, allowing him to bridge the perspectives of players, developers, and operators.

Jack graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where he played on the golf team. He went on to compete professionally on the PGA and European tours.

Rory Brown is a member of the Board of Directors and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Rory has held leadership roles at several pioneering firms, including one of the first internet banks, a multi-billion-dollar SEC-registered investment advisor, and a $70 billion investment management platform.

Rory is the Managing Partner of Certuity, the Chair of Goods and Services, and was named Financial Services Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.

Rory holds a Bachelor of Science from Cal Poly Humboldt, an MBA from the College of Charleston, and is a Certified Public Accountant.