20 Majors Acquires Nicklaus Companies to Reunite Jack Nicklaus With Brand
March 27, 2026
20 Majors, an investment group led by Jack Nicklaus along with TWG Global and Nicklaus Brown, has completed the acquisition of the businesses of Nicklaus Companies. The deal reunites Nicklaus with IP and brand assets tied to his career, including the Golden Bear mark, and further consolidates Nicklaus Design’s global golf course design and licensing platform.
- Buyers
- 20 Majors, TWG Global, Nicklaus Brown
- Targets
- Nicklaus Companies
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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