Permission given by The Dawes Arboretum to place cache
Cache is located on free-access, private property
Cache is only available during Arboretum open hours
The Jack Nicklaus Tree Dedication at The Dawes Arboretum honors one of Ohio’s greatest athletes and one of the most accomplished golfers in history. The tree was dedicated to and by Jack Nicklaus on May 26, 2019. The dedicated tree is a northern red oak, known scientifically as Quercus rubra.
Jack William Nicklaus was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 21, 1940. Known worldwide as “The Golden Bear,” he became a dominant figure in golf from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Nicklaus won a record 18 professional major championships: six Masters, five PGA Championships, four U.S. Opens, and three Open Championships. He also won two U.S. Amateur titles and became known for his power, calm under pressure, and remarkable consistency in the biggest tournaments.
His Ohio legacy reaches beyond his playing career. Nicklaus attended The Ohio State University, later designed golf courses around the world, and helped create Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio, home of the Memorial Tournament.
At Dawes, the northern red oak is a fitting tribute: strong, long-lived, and deeply rooted. Like Nicklaus’ career, it represents endurance, excellence, and a legacy that continues to inspire generations.
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About the Dutch Fork Wetlands: Dutch Fork Wetlands is a free access, 70-acre natural area at The Dawes Arboretum. It’s a restored wetland and grassland ecosystem with six pools, meadow habitat, boardwalks, flat gravel and grass trails, an observation deck, and a shelter house. It’s a great spot for a quiet walk, birding, wildlife viewing, and seeing wetland restoration in action.