Golf icon and entrepreneur Jack Nicklaus named 2026 lead medalist; golf content creator and entrepreneur Grant Horvat named companion medalist
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is teeing up another memorable American Free Enterprise Day, with two generations of golf excellence set to take center stage. On Tuesday, November 17, PBA will honor golf legend, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jack Nicklaus as its 2026 lead medalist and professional golfer, PBA alumnus, content creator and entrepreneur Grant Horvat as the companion medalist.
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