Today was the Inaugural event with Jack Nicklaus at the Peninsula de Cortez Golf Course located at the Mayan Palace in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora Mexico.
Jack Nicklaus, the Golden Bear and his son Jack were interviewed live by Golf AZ, a weekly golf show that aired live on news/talk radio 1100 KFNX. The majority of the show was dedicated to the design of the Nicklaus signature golf course and the changes that are planned as a result of today's visit. The interview was also an opportunity to discuss some of the great moments for Jack and his son with pro golf and the business of gold course design.
According to Chuck Kinder of Golf Guide Mexico, Jack Nicklaus has 22 golf courses in Mexico which is 10% of the golf courses in Mexico. Jack has received the honor of top golf course designer in Mexico the last 4 years running.
After the interview Jack and Jack jr took us to the driving range for a golf swing lesson. What a great opportunity just watching the Golden Bear swing so relaxed and accurate while telling us about the swing fundamentals along with hints that would help most golfers. I picked up a few ideas that will make my game better and more fun, imagine just playing within my own game instead of killing every ball, apparantly an error most young golfers make today.
After the swing lessons we went to the first tee where Jack and his son cut the ribbon by hitting a first drive on this course, signing the drivers and presenting them to display.
Tomorrow is the actual first Jack Nicklaus golf tournament at this signature Nicklaus Course.
