WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A new report by NBC News says both Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus were involved with a controversial plan to build three golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
Nicklaus' attorney Eugene Stearns told WPTV Friday that one of the courses would have been designed by Nicklaus.
Stearns also said that Nicklaus would have done the work for free, saying it would be a "charitable issue." He could not confirm the details about Woods in the NBC News report. Woods' reps did not respond to WPTV's request for comment.
Both of the legendary golfers call the area home with Woods living in Jupiter Island and Nicklaus residing in nearby North Palm Beach.
WATCH BELOW: Eugene Stearns tells WPTV about Nicklaus' level of involvement in course plans
The proposal sparked more than a week of bi-partisan backlash from the community and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.
DeSantis spoke for the first time on Wednesday about the controversial proposal, calling it "half-baked and "not ready for prime time."
WATCH BELOW: DeSantis speaks about controversial state parks proposal
The governor said some of the uproar from the proposal related to the state's Great Outdoors Initiative at nine state parks was "misrepresented" and "not approved by me."
Following more than a week of protests and pushback, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced Thursday they are withdrawing all remaining proposed amendments to state parks.
Read more of WPTV's coverage of this issue and protests below:
State
FDEP withdraws all remaining proposed amendments to state parks
Protecting Paradise
Did drop in state park revenue lead to creation of Great Outdoors Initiative?
State
DeSantis: 'We're not going to take away any green space'
Let's Hear It
WE HEARD FROM YOU: What you said at WPTV's issue-driven event about state parks
Let's Hear It
'I love the park': Kids put a voice to state parks issue
Region Martin County
Withdraw of the J.D. Park plans potentially saved the status of local rare bird
Region Martin County
Could Jonathan Dickinson State Park qualify for national park status?
Palm Beach County
'Let it be what it is': Tequesta Brewing rallies against state park proposals
Region Martin County
Locals say 'neigh' in equestrian protest to Jonathan Dickinson State Park revamp
Region Martin County
'NOT GOING TO STOP': Locals rally against DEP's proposals for J.D. State Park
Region Martin County
Meeting for Jonathan Dickinson State Park plan rescheduled, new venue sought
Region Martin County
Giving mountain bikers a voice on state park golf course proposal
Jensen Beach
This coffee bar is uniquely tied to Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Region Martin County
'SLAP IN THE FACE': Mast, Harrell, Overdorf call out proposed golf courses
Region Martin County
How many people are allowed to attend DEP's Jonathan Dickinson Park meeting?
Region Martin County
'WOULD BE AMAZING': What golfers told WPTV about state park proposal
Region Martin County
WE HEARD FROM YOU: Nature lovers push back on golf courses at park
Region Martin County
