In May of 2014, Potomac Shores Golf Club welcomed players to the first publicly accessible Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in the Washington D.C. metro area. Nicklaus Design, the global golf course design firm founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, is widely regarded as the world’s leading design firm. With a philosophy of working closely with clients, enhancing the natural environment, and creating courses that are both challenging and enjoyable for players of all levels, the company has more than 380 courses open for play in 39 countries and 39 states. Of those golf courses, Jack Nicklaus has been involved in the design of 290 courses. At least 70 Nicklaus Design courses have been ranked by major industry publications like Golf Digest, Golfweek, GOLF Magazine and Travel & Leisure Golf. No fewer than 100 Nicklaus Design courses have hosted a combined total of over 750 professional golf tournaments worldwide. With its accessible location and articulate Nicklaus design, Potomac Shores 18-hole centerpiece is destined to become the golf getaway of choice for Northern Virginians, D.C. dignitaries and guests visiting the region.