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BallenIsles Country Club Commemorates

1971 PGA Championship With Jack And Barbara Nicklaus

BallenIsles Country an important piece of history for the club and Palm
Club commemorated Beach County. Jack and Barbara Nicklaus have
the 50th anniversary of called the Palm Beaches home for more than 55
Jack Nicklaus’ victory years.
at the 1971 PGA “We remember this important date in history,
Championship held at 50 years to the day that Mr. Nicklaus parred out on
BallenIsles (then known 18 to win the ’71 PGA Championship,” said Walls.
as PGA National) on “We couldn’t be more proud to have him with us
Sunday, Feb. 28. Jack today. On behalf of the BallenIsles membership we
and Barbara Nicklaus thank Jack and Barbara for being champions of our
were in attendance at a community.”
ceremony held near the During the ceremony, Walls and Nicklaus also
18th green of BallenIsles’ announced a multiyear plan for Nicklaus Design to
East Course (site of Jack and Barbara Nicklaus renovate BallenIsles Country Club’s East Course.
Nicklaus’ victory). Seth with the PGA Championship More information will be announced at a later date
Waugh, CEO of the PGA Wanamaker trophy at BallenIsles regarding the project.
of America spoke about Country Club on Feb. 28. In addition to the commemorative ceremony
the anniversary, while and plaque presentation, a number of historical
BallenIsles’ General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Ryan pieces were on display for attendees to see,
Walls and Club President Michael Muntner awarded Nicklaus including the PGA Championship Wanamaker
with a commemorative plaque. In addition, the club presented trophy; the 53rd PGA Championship roster
Barbara with a birthday cake on her birthday, kids from the with starting times; a 53rd PGA Championship Back Row (left to right): Seth Waugh, CEO PGA of America; Barbara and
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network program; a 53rd PGA Championship tournament Jack Nicklaus; Ryan Walls, BallenIsles Country Club general manager and
Hospital wished her a happy birthday via a pre-produced video, ticket; a Jack Nicklaus Sports Illustrated cover; COO. Front Row (left to right): BallenIsles Board members – David Frank,
and members of The First Tee of the Palm Beaches sang to her and a 1971 Jim Beam decanter and rocks glasses. vice president; Linda Greenhouse; Alan Brown, treasurer; Ben Kovalsky,
(in-person) at the celebration. secretary; Michael Muntner, president; Bob Snider; Carl Ekstein; and
“You come back and say ‘wow, I’ve had a lot of fond BallenIsles Country Club on page 7 David Berkowitz. Taken at BallenIsles Country Club on Feb. 28.
memories here,’” said Nicklaus. “Thank you very, very much
for honoring me. It’s always a pleasure to come back to a place
that you’ve enjoyed and had success at.”
“One of the most unique things that happened on Feb. 28, Get a second opinion on
1971, I called it a unique double,” added Nicklaus. “Not only
did I win the major championship, but it was my wife’s birthday, your financial health.
just like today is.”
In February 1971, and in a rare departure from its typical
late-summer spot on golf’s major championship calendar, the Schedule a complimentary, face-to-face
PGA Championship was played at BallenIsles Country Club
(then named PGA National). Jack Nicklaus was crowned the meeting with a Financial Advisor.
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