The Golden Bear begins design work on Grupo Mariana’s flagship development on the Pacific Coast of this fast-growing emerging nation.
Jack Nicklaus, first with his legendary career and now with his ground-breaking course design, has been credited with changing the face of golf around the world. Now he has the opportunity to help continue changing opinions about one country.
Twenty years ago it would have been nearly impossible to envision the greatest name in golf putting his mark on Nicaragua, but times have changed. Nicaragua has been peaceful and democratic for almost two decades, and is one of the fastest-growing countries in Central America.
Hailed in the global press as “TheHot Spot to Visit” and “The Next Costa Rica,” this once-overlooked country is now grabbing the spotlight that often eluded it in the past.
Currently lauded as the safest country in Central America, Nicaragua is now recognized as a country in the process of a top-to-bottom transformation.
And Jack Nicklaus is a catalyst further speeding up the pace of change in the nation.
Nicaragua took a big step forward when Nicklaus agreed to work in the country to design a Signature Golf Course—the most distinctive course available with the highest level of personal attention from the Golden Bear—as the centrepiece to the development, destined to be the most-sought-after and exclusive resort community in this burgeoning country.
Nicklaus made his first visit to development on November 20 to begin the hands-on process of adding his special design touch to the 923-acre oceanfront parcel on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.
During his site visit, Nicklaus and his design team spent hours surveying the topography of Seaside Mariana to take advantage of the diverse terrain and direct oceanfront location.
“There are some fantastic opportunities with oceanfront holes and riverfront holes,” Nicklaus said.
“Our goal is to balance what we can create with what is natural, and put the two together to form a complete and spectacular package.
What we found on this visit is that we have the opportunity to get the golf experience closer to the ocean than originally thought.
But, in the end, the strength of this golf course could be the variety of the inland holes, with the gentle natural movement, the lush native vegetation and the added feature of the river, which we will integrate into the design strategy.”
Nicklaus Design is recognized as the world leader in golf course design, with more than 320 courses open for play in 32 different countries.
Of those, Jack Nicklaus has designed, co-designed or re-designed262 courses around the globe, 59 of which have been ranked in various national or international Top-100lists.
Nicklaus Design currently has courses under development in 45 different countries, including 28where the firm has never before worked – Nicaragua included.
“I get a great deal of satisfaction in having the opportunity to go into a new country and emerging market, and design a golf course that will not only enhance the tourism in that country but also help introduce and grow the game,” Nicklaus added.
“I view this as a tremendous responsibility, but one I embrace.
It is a way for me to giveback to the game I love.”
Many visitors have found that Nicaragua offers some of the most pristine beauty in Central America, much of it remaining in a natural state.
Recently, developers have discovered the beauty of the country and have begun to create oceanfront, lakefront and mountain developments to accommodate the large demographic of visitors from around the world seeking warmer climates and a lower cost of living.
The development will cater to the upper echelons of the demographic, those seeking complete exclusivity and an investment with a high rate of return.
For additional information on Jack Nicklaus or Nicklaus Design, visit www.nicklaus.com.
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