TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Florida State University's Don Veller Seminole Golf Course is getting a multi-million dollar redesign in August by a legendary golfer.
Officials say renovations on the Don Veller Seminole Golf Course with begin Monday, August 13.
FSU is partnering with Nicklaus Design, a global golf course design firm founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, to redesign the par-73 course. The course will be transformed into the first Jack Nicklaus Legacy Course in North America.
Officials say Jack Nicklaus and his oldest son, Jack Nicklaus II, will collaborate on all design-related issues. Tallahassee-based Childers Construction Co. will oversee the $8 million project.
“Nicklaus Design has created a course that will be one of the nation’s best, further enhancing the experience of FSU golfers and the broader golf community alike,” said Kyle Clark, vice president for Finance and Administration.
Built in 1962 and last redesigned in 2004, the Don Veller Seminole Golf Course is among the nation’s top facilities in collegiate golf.
The golf course will be closed through September 30, 2019. The driving range will also be closed during the renovations.
The course remains open for play through Sunday, August 12. It is open to the public as well as FSU students, faculty and staff.
