Jack has designs on little sideline with McIlroy

Golf’s all-time greatest Major champion Jack Nicklaus wants to team with new WGC–Bridgestone Invitational winner Rory McIlroy to design golf courses.

Fresh in McIlroy’s mind for the four days in Ohio was the email he received from Nicklaus and the Buckeye State’s greatest-ever sportsman.

“Jack and his wife, Barbara, sent me a lovely email saying they had watched the final round at Royal Liverpool, and they were very happy for me and happy to see I was fulfilling potential,” said McIlroy.

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