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BallenIsles Country Club Commemorates 1971 PGA

Championship With Jack And Barbara Nicklaus

BallenIsles Country A $35 million
Club commemorated clubhouse renovation was
the 50th anniversary completed in November
of Jack Nicklaus’ 2018, featuring 115,000
victory at the 1971 square feet of luxurious
PGA Championship space; three championship
held at BallenIsles courses with 54 holes of
(then known as PGA golf; a world-class 23-court
National) on Sunday, tennis complex including
Feb. 28. Jack and an exhibition tennis court
Barbara Nicklaus and pickleball courts; and
were in attendance a state-of-the-art sports
at a ceremony held complex with a full service
near the 18th green Cosmo & Company salon
of BallenIsles’ East Jack and Barbara Nicklaus and spa, fitness center,
Course (site of with the PGA Championship Pilates and spin studios
Nicklaus’ victory). Wanamaker trophy at BallenIsles and resort-style swimming
Seth Waugh, CEO of Country Club on Feb. 28. pool. For more information
the PGA of America visit www.BallenIsles.org.
spoke about the anniversary, while BallenIsles’ General About Troon
Manager and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Walls and BallenIsles Country
Club President Michael Muntner awarded Nicklaus with Club is professionally
a commemorative plaque. In addition, the club presented managed by Tr oon Back Row (left to right): Seth Waugh, CEO PGA of America; Barbara and Jack Nicklaus;
Barbara with a birthday cake on her birthday, kids from Privé, the private club Ryan Walls, BallenIsles Country Club general manager and COO. Front Row (left to right):
the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle operating division of BallenIsles Board members – David Frank, vice president; Linda Greenhouse; Alan Brown,
Network Hospital wished her a happy birthday via a pre- Troon. Headquartered in treasurer; Ben Kovalsky, secretary; Michael Muntner, president; Bob Snider; Carl Ekstein;
produced video, and members of The First Tee of the Palm Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon and David Berkowitz. Taken at BallenIsles Country Club on Feb. 28.
Beaches sang to her (in-person) at the celebration. is the world’s largest golf
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was crowned the champion with a dominating wire-to-wire
win. The victory was the ninth of his record 18 professional
major championships and an important piece of history
for the club and Palm Beach County. Jack and Barbara
Nicklaus have called the Palm Beaches home for more
than 55 years.
“We remember this important date in history, 50 years
to the day that Mr. Nicklaus parred out on 18 to win the
’71 PGA Championship,” said Walls. “We couldn’t be
more proud to have him with us today. On behalf of the • Remodels / New Construction / Additions
BallenIsles membership we thank Jack and Barbara for
being champions of our community.” • New Roofs / Roof Replacements
During the ceremony, Walls and Nicklaus also • Roof Repairs / Roof Leaks
announced a multiyear plan for Nicklaus Design to • Gutter Installation / Cleaning
renovate BallenIsles Country Club’s East Course. More
information will be announced at a later date regarding • Damaged / Missing Roof Tiles
the project. • Fascia / Soffit Repair
In addition to the commemorative ceremony and plaque • Pressure Cleaning
presentation, a number of historical pieces were on display
for attendees to see, including the PGA Championship • Handyman Services
Wanamaker trophy; the 53rd PGA Championship roster • Insurance Estimates / Repairs
with starting times; a 53rd PGA Championship program; • Insurance Services for Adjusters / Claims
a 53rd PGA Championship tournament ticket; a Jack LEO Roofing & Construction
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