Muirfield Village has been inextricably linked with one man since it opened almost half a century ago - Jack Nicklaus.
Nicklaus was just 34 and inexperienced when he bought up the land in greater Columbus, Ohio and designed "Jack's Place," yet it still opened to wide acclaim in May 1974. It was so popular, in fact, that just two years later it hosted its first Memorial Tournament, an honour it has held on to ever since.
Nicklaus, who spent much of his early life in the area, designed Muirfield Village with length in mind. Indeed, it began as a par 72 6,969-yard effort, which, for the era, was sizeable. Nicklaus has made tweaks to the course ever since, and it’s now even longer, at 7,533 yards. As the years have progressed, he has continued to make other adjustments to the course, including adding bunkers and rerouting a stream on the 18th.
The course, which has a statue of Nicklaus at the entrance to the clubhouse, underwent its most recent renovation in 2020, which was again overseen by the American, when each green complex was redone and bunkers were made larger and deeper. At the time, Nicklaus declared it the “final bite of the apple,” which strongly implied that it would be the last significant renovation the Golden Bear would administer to the course.
Well-groomed, wide fairways and bunker-guarded greens abound, with approach shots requiring precision. Meanwhile, the final three holes, including the dogleg right par 4 18th, represent once of the most challenging finishes on the PGA Tour. The immaculate nature of the course is such that it has drawn favourable comparisons with its primary inspiration, the home of The Masters, Augusta National.
The name comes from another course close to Nicklaus’ heart – the Scottish venue where he won the 1966 Open Championship. In a nod to that, Muirfield Village’s crest used to include the Claret Jug, albeit depicted backwards as a gesture of respect to the R&A.
Muirfield Village, which also has the distinction of being the only course in the world to host the Ryder Cup, the Presidents Cup and the Solheim Cup, is a private club, meaning experiencing it for yourself will not be that easy. Membership initiation fees are reportedly upwards of $100,000 with monthly dues over $400. There are different categories of memberships, ranging from Corporate Golf and Full Golf membership, which offers unlimited use of the course, and Social Clubhouse membership, which includes limited course availability.
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Anyone interested in becoming a member is advised to schedule a tour of the club by emailing or phoning its Membership and Communications Director. If you can’t afford the fees, knowing a member offers another potential route to sampling the course as their guest.
Where Is Muirfield Village?
Muirfield Village is locatedin the northern suburbs of Dublin, Ohio. The course was built on 180 acres of land that Nicklaus purchased. Explaining his vision for the course, Nicklaus said: “It’s a pretty site. When I saw it, I liked the way it flowed through the valleys, and I knew I wanted to create a gallery golf course.”
Does Jack Nicklaus Live At Muirfield?
As well as its famous course, Muirfield Village has a gated community of 22 luxury homes, and 18-time Major winner Nicklaus is one of the residents. His home was built in 2009 in a wooded lot at the site.
Has Muirfield Village Hosted A Major?
Muirfield Village has never hosted a Major. However, it has hosted some high-profile tournaments. As well as the annual Memorial Tournament, it also hosted the 1987 Ryder Cup, the 1992 US Amateur, the 1998 Solheim Cup and the 2013 Presidents Cup.
While specific financial details regarding membership at Muirfield Village Golf Club are not readily available, estimations based on past sources indicate that the initiation fee is approximately $100,000, with monthly membership fees reportedly between $400 and $500.
Visitors' Playing Days – We welcome visitors (minimum age 12) on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year . Visitors must have recognised handicaps of 24 or less and should bring with them certified handicap certificates as these may be required prior to play.
The Most Common Way to Play Golf Without a Membership: Public Courses. Public courses serve as the primary choice for many golfers, attracting them with the advantage of accessibility to golf without a membership. While these courses provide an open entry point to the golfing experience, they come with challenges.
This 11,600 square foot country estate offers short-term luxury living for golf club members and guests and consists of 12 individual suites with spacious private patios, screened porches, fireplaces, bath areas, whirlpool tubs, sitting garden, and dense landscaping.
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Two golf courses, the world-renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club and The Country Club at Muirfield Village, lie within Muirfield Village. A number of properties offer golf course views.
At the other end of the scale, if you're asking what the maximum handicap in golf is, then your answer is 36: this means that a player is giving away two shots to par on every hole. The difference in handicap between different players is used to create fair contests.
Handicaps. All golfers on the St Andrews Old course are required to have a recognised handicap. Both men and women should have a handicap of 36 or lower.
After subscribing to iGolf and downloading the MyEG app, you will be able to obtain your Handicap Index® by submitting scores from a minimum of 54 holes (which can be any combination of 9 or 18 holes).
It took until 2017, and only at the second time of asking, for Muirfield to decide that admitting female members was appropriate. The R&A had removed Muirfield from its pool of Open venues due to the male-only stance.
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Muirfield Village also has maybe the most difficult set of par 5's I have ever played; most better players see par 5's as an opportunity to maybe pick up a stroke or two throughout the round. The set of par 5's at Muirfield Village force you to struggle to make par."
Just 12 miles from Jacksonville, Fla., and 20 miles north of historic St. Augustine, TPC Sawgrass offers two championship golf courses that are open for the public to enjoy – THE PLAYERS Stadium Course, Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, and Dye's Valley Course.
Visitors. The Honourable Company welcomes Visiting Golfers to Muirfield on Tuesdays and Thursdays year round and will endeavour to make your visit truly memorable, both on and off the course.
All of the five courses hosted by the PGA National Resort and Spa are private, reserved for PGA Resort guests, PGA Club members, and their associates, but for the general public, golfers must be guests of the resort.
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