Company Leadership

Jack Nicklaus once said that one of the most important decisions a golfer can make is picking the right partner. The Golden Bear’s two important goals:

1. Institutionalize the Nicklaus brands to last for generations beyond Jack’s lifetime.

2. Add to the Jack Nicklaus legacy through the Nicklaus.com and its two core businesses in Golf Course Design and Marketing.

Jack Nicklaus

Chairman

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

Chief Executive Officer

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

Mr. Nicklaus competed professionally on the PGA Tour, the European Tour, and the PGA Tour Champions.

Mr. Nicklaus 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

President – Design

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

Mr. Nicklaus 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.

Mr. Nicklaus played golf for the University of North Carolina and competed as a professional on the PGA and European tours.

Rory Brown

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Brown has experience in investment management, design, and technology. He 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.

He was named Financial Services Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young and has founded multiple companies included in the Inc. 500.

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