Ex-Nicklaus associate Rick Jacobson makes his own name in golf design. Top designers at GolfCourseRealty.com
March 28, 2007 (Press Release) --
By William K. Wolfrum,
Staff Writer,
Golf Publisher Syndications
(March 28, 2007) - When you look at golf course architect Rick Jacobson's resume, one name leaps off the page - Jack Nicklaus.
But while Jacobson's history as a design associate with Nicklaus' firm is the sizzle on his CV, the work he's done since he began Jacobson Golf Course Design Inc. more than 15 years ago is surely the steak.
At 49, with 25 years in the golf architecture game behind him, Jacobson is busier than ever, with seven projects ongoing, including the Lions Golf Resort in Guang Dong, China, and a collaboration with Nicklaus on Harbor Station in Prince William County, Va.
Add to that his extensive renovation work and it's easy to see why the national Association of Private Clubs & Directors named Jacobson its Golf Course Architect of the Year for 2006.
While Jacobson will gladly accept the accolades, he's the first to point out that, like a quarterback, he's reaping the credit for a whole team's efforts.
"It's always great to be recognized by your peers," he said. "The thing is, there are a lot of professions involved that make these projects come to fruition. It's a collaborative effort."
Jacobson began to envision a career in golf design at the University of Wisconsin, where he studied landscape architecture.
"I loved being outdoors," he said. "And then there's the architectural process where you put something on paper, and then see golfers out there that enjoy it."
After his 1980 graduation and a short stint with a landscape-architecture firm, Jacobson went to work at Chicago course design firm Packard Inc. He moved to Wadsworth Golf Construction Co. when the two firms partnered in a joint venture.
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March 28, 2007
Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management.
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Staff Writer,
Golf Publisher Syndications
(March 28, 2007) - When you look at golf course architect Rick Jacobson's resume, one name leaps off the page - Jack Nicklaus.
But while Jacobson's history as a design associate with Nicklaus' firm is the sizzle on his CV, the work he's done since he began Jacobson Golf Course Design Inc. more than 15 years ago is surely the steak.
At 49, with 25 years in the golf architecture game behind him, Jacobson is busier than ever, with seven projects ongoing, including the Lions Golf Resort in Guang Dong, China, and a collaboration with Nicklaus on Harbor Station in Prince William County, Va.
Add to that his extensive renovation work and it's easy to see why the national Association of Private Clubs & Directors named Jacobson its Golf Course Architect of the Year for 2006.
While Jacobson will gladly accept the accolades, he's the first to point out that, like a quarterback, he's reaping the credit for a whole team's efforts.
"It's always great to be recognized by your peers," he said. "The thing is, there are a lot of professions involved that make these projects come to fruition. It's a collaborative effort."
Jacobson began to envision a career in golf design at the University of Wisconsin, where he studied landscape architecture.
"I loved being outdoors," he said. "And then there's the architectural process where you put something on paper, and then see golfers out there that enjoy it."
After his 1980 graduation and a short stint with a landscape-architecture firm, Jacobson went to work at Chicago course design firm Packard Inc. He moved to Wadsworth Golf Construction Co. when the two firms partnered in a joint venture.
For more details visit -
http://www.golfcourserealty.com/features/architect-rick-jacobson-takes-cue-from-nicklaus-5124.htm
March 28, 2007
Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management.
Author/Company
GolfPublisher Syndicationsa
Email - golfpublisherusa@gmail.com
Website - http://www.golfcourserealty.com
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