Leader in golf shop design, fixtures, trophies and awards
becomes exclusive licensee for Nicklaus Companies

NORTH PALM BEACH, FL. - - Heritage Creations, Inc. a leading provider of top quality products and services to the golf industry announces that they have been selected as the Exclusive Licensee Partner of the Nicklaus Companies for Golf Shop Design, Golf Shop Fixtures and Awards and Trophies.

"We are honored to have the opportunity to align ourselves with other quality organizations in our industry," said David Gilmour, President of Heritage Creations. "Jack Nicklaus is recognized as the leading golf course designer in the world. Our partnership with his company will provide us with an opportunity to be involved in the design of golf shops for each Nicklaus designed course."

Heritage Creations is focused on two primary areas of the golf industry. Through its Procraft and Design Masters companies, Heritage Creations has become the leader in golf shop design and custom millwork. Combined, the Heritage Creations companies have designed more than 2,500 golf shops over the past 25 years. "We take a consultative approach to each project and consider every aspect of the golf operation when designing the shop" continues Gilmour. "While many of our customers are seeking a highly customized look for their shop, we have solutions to fit almost any budget."

The second area of focus is custom awards and trophies. The product line offered by Heritage Creations centers on expertly hand-carved or sculpted representations of club logos that are then individually hand-painted to create one-of-a-kind pieces for tournament participants. Heritage Creations also offers a broad range of crystal and glass trophies and awards that feature 30 percent full-lead Irish crystal that is second to none in its quality.

"We've had the opportunity to work with Heritage Creations for a number of years," said Jack Nicklaus. "Whether it's golf shop design, awards or trophies their products reflect the level of quality and service that we feel our clients deserve."

While branded golf courses are a trend in the industry, it is not a completely novel concept. In the case of premier courses, the reputation of the course designer is a key factor in marketing the facility. According to Gilmour, Heritage Creations is partnering with Nicklaus to enable course developers to extend the Nicklaus experience beyond the course itself and into the rest of the operation.

Heritage Creations has developed a signature line of Nicklaus-specific awards and memorabilia products that are exclusively available to Nicklaus Design clients. All of the products can include either the Golden Bear logo or Jack Nicklaus' signature. These products are designed to assist in creating and enhancing the tradition associated with playing a Nicklaus-designed course. "As with awards and memorabilia, we will have golf shop design elements that are available exclusively for Nicklaus Design clients," Gilmour explains. "In addition, Nicklaus Design clients are eligible to receive discounted pricing on our custom golf shop design and fabrication services."

Heritage Creations, Inc. is a privately owned company with offices in Glens Falls, NY; Nashville, Tenn.; Bend, Ore.; and Jupiter, Fla. Heritage Creations companies include Procraft and Design Masters, who are recognized leaders in golf shop design and fabrication. To learn more about Heritage Creations, contact David W. Gilmour, President, or Keith J. Benson, Vice President Marketing, at (800) 220-7955, or visit their web site at www.heritage-creations.com.

For over 30 years, the mission of the Nicklaus Companies has been to enhance the golf experience, and to bring to the national and international consumer golf-related businesses and services that mirror the high standards established in the career and life of Jack Nicklaus. These services include golf-course design, the development of golf and real estate communities, and the marketing and licensing of golf products and services. Nicklaus Design, recognized as the world leader in golf course design, has been involved with over 250 courses open for play in 27 countries and 35 states. Of those, Jack Nicklaus has designed, co-designed or re-designed 208 courses around the globe, 35 of which have been ranked in various national or international Top-100 lists.