People & the land Architect
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus developed Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio, in association with architect Desmond Muirhead. The land was acquired in 1966, but construction began on July 28, 1972.1
In the archive 8 Courses at 7 ClubsDated work 1977–1989
Course work
Published course connections in the archive.
- Renovation
- Original design
- Original design
- Renovation
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- Redesign
- Original design
Muirfield Village’s first course record
The course was formally dedicated on May 27, 1974, with an exhibition between Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf. Nicklaus shot 66. That round stood as the course record until 1979, giving the designer an early place in the playing history of his own course.1
Sources and record notes8 references
Sources for this history
- Muirfield Village Golf Club
Nicklaus Design
Course overview: Desmond Muirhead collaboration, 1966 land acquisition, 1972 construction and May 27, 1974 dedication.
Consulted 2026-11-07
Architect record sources
- Dallas Athletic Club (opens in a new tab)Architect identity · Course design
- PGA TOUR (opens in a new tab)Course design
- PGA Tour (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Nicklaus Design Pinehurst No. 9 portfolio (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Sebonack Golf Club (opens in a new tab)Course design
- The Greenbrier (opens in a new tab)Course design
- PGA of America (opens in a new tab)Course design