Jack Bay
How do you make golf in paradise better?
Add a goat. or rather, the goat.
Jack BayInc., an exclusive club and residential community in the Bahamas that already boasts a 10-hole short course by Tiger Woods, kicked off Wednesday with a first-of-its-kind offering: the Nicklaus Heritage® course design.
Niklaus Legacy®, a brand born from the Jack Nicklaus Signature® brand of Nicklaus Design, composed of senior designers from Nicklaus Design. These designers, who have worked with Nicklaus throughout their careers and share his design philosophies and values, will build original course designs under the Nicklaus Heritage brand, starting with the project at Jack’s Bay, on the island of Eleuthera.
The varied property features rolling terrain, elevation changes, lakes and caves, and will have many playing holes along the perimeter.
“What nature has given us is rare, and we plan to preserve the natural integrity and enhance the beauty of the island,” said Chad Goetz, senior design assistant at Nicklaus Design, who will oversee all aspects of the design process from the site. .
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With the completion of the Nicklaus Heritage® Course (scheduled for 2025), the four-mile stretch of ocean frontage where Jack’s Bay is located will also enjoy new real estate designation as the first Nicklaus community in the Caribbean.
The development’s other course – The Playground, by Woods and TGR Design – opened in August 2020 and features an innovative layout that is fun for all abilities with 10 holes ranging from 71 to 163 yards. When the Nicklaus Heritage® Championship Course kicks off, Jack’s Bay will be the first venue to feature an 18-hole course designed by Nicklaus along with Tiger Woods and TGR Design.
“Jack’s Bay is set to become the next great family destination and attract people from all over the world to Eleuthera,” Woods said. “The future is bright for Bay Jack.”
Twenty-four home locations on Founder’s Row, a prime stretch of beach and oceanfront property, will soon be available to purchase for between $1 and $3 million. Other Jack’s Bay homeowner perks include a marina, sports complex, spa village, beach club, tennis, fitness and wellness program, and multiple dining venues.
“With island history, stunning ocean views of golf and real estate, access to world-class fishing and other amenities, Jack’s Bay rivals any destination in the Bahamas,” said Nicklaus Companies CEO Howard Milstein. Nicklaus Design is proud to have chosen to create a world-class golf course on this property.
You can find more information about Jack’s Bay here.
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