Jack Nicklaus redesigns Muirfield Village's 16th hole after Spieth's suggestion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Jack Nicklaus made changes to the 16th hole at Muirfield Village following criticism from Jordan Spieth during the Memorial Tournament. Spieth expressed that the hole was 'horrible,' prompting Nicklaus to reevaluate its design. The hole has faced numerous alterations over the years, including length changes and the addition of a lake. This ongoing redesign process aims to make the hole more fair while maintaining its challenge. Spieth, a consistent participant in the tournament since 2013, seeks a strong finish this week after a top-10 performance last year.
- •Jordan Spieth criticized the 16th hole at Muirfield Village.
- •Jack Nicklaus is open to player feedback on course design.
- •The 16th hole has undergone multiple redesigns over the years.
- •Spieth aims for a strong finish at this week's Memorial Tournament.
- •Nicklaus's changes highlight an ongoing process of course improvement.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Nicklaus changed one hole at Muirfield Village after Jordan Spieth told him it was ‘horrible’
"Jordan Spieth is a huge fan of Muirfield Village, and he has played in every single Memorial Tournament since 2013. Jack Nicklaus is a huge admirer of Spieth, both as a person and a golfer.
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