How do you meet the standards of someone who has reached heights unsurpassed in golf history? How can a golf course represent the ideals and drive for perfection of the game's all-time greatest player? PGA Professional and Director of Golf at Muirfield Village Golf Club has some answers -- and the enthusiasm for this week's The Memorial is evidence he might be on to something.

PGA.com: The obvious association with Muirfield Village is The Memorial and Jack Nicklaus. Can you tell us what is the role of Mr. Nicklaus with the tournament - it's not just a symbolic role, is it?

Dornisch: Not at all. It's absolutely to the contrary. Everything starts with him. Thirty-two years ago Mr. Nicklaus wanted to start a special event, he did just that, and he has worked very hard to stay involved in every aspect of the tournament. This is one of the premier events on TOUR and every year, it just gets better and better. We are all constantly looking for ways to improve what we offer. I think that shows to players and fans. That's a reflection on Mr. Nicklaus and his attention to what goes on here.

PGA.com: Do you feel any added responsibility when it's tournament time, knowing that the golf world expects nothing less than excellence when the name Jack Nicklaus is involved?

Dornisch: One of the great aspects of The Memorial is that Jack Nicklaus has the luxury of being able to find the best personnel to run different aspects of the tournament. We are surrounded by exceptional people who all have high expectations of themselves and each other, and we work together and motivate each other to reach those goals. So I wouldn't call it pressure, I'd call it having great pride in our work.

PGA.com: If one of the TOUR players came to you and asked for some advice prior to teeing it up this week, what would you tell them about your course?

Dornisch: This is a second-shot golf course, so I'd tell them to do what they could to find the fairway because their approach shots are critical here. If that means hitting a three wood off the tee, so be it.

PGA.com: If a 15 handicap amateur came to you and asked the same advice, what would you tell them?

Dornisch: I would tell them to prepare for one of the great golf experiences of their life. They are going to have such a great time, I'd urge them not to worry about their score. Just come out and really enjoy the atmosphere and their experience here.

PGA.com: What can a player, any player, TOUR or amateur, expect out of a day at Muirfield Village?

Dornisch: The only disappointment that any player might have out of a day at Muirfield Village is that the round of golf is only four-and-a-half hours long. They will enjoy every shot, every scenic view, every thing we have is geared towards making theirs the ultimate golf experience.

PGA.com: Is there a "most rewarding" aspect to your job?

Dornisch: There are several great aspects of course. But I tell you, on the Saturday prior to The Memorial, we have our tournament for "The Memorial Club", which is a group of members that are also involved with The Memorial. It's an endowment association and they do such a great job. But on that day, there's the tournament and a big dinner afterwards. Mr. Nicklaus and his sons all take part. It's such a great atmosphere to kick off tournament week. That's a pretty special day.