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Jack William Nicklaus (/ ˈ n ɪ k l ə s ˌ ˈ n ɪ k ə l-/; born January 21, 1940), nicknamed "the Golden Bear", is an American retired professional golfer and golf course designer. [2] He is widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers of all time.
Nicklaus was a member of a record-tying six World Cup teams all of which being victorious and a record-tying combination of four with Arnold Palmer. Nicklaus also won a record-setting three individual International Trophy titles in the competition, was runner-up once, and finished third twice.
Jack Nicklaus is an American professional golfer, a dominating figure in world golf from the 1960s to the ’80s. (Read Jack Nicklaus’s Britannica entry on the U.S. Open.) While a student at Ohio State University, Nicklaus won the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1959 and again in 1961.
Jack Nicklaus is, simply put, the greatest champion in golf history. His record of achievement and sustained excellence within the game are unmatched. Jack was recognized as golfer of the 20th Century or Golfer of the Millennium by almost every major golf publication and media outlet in the world.
Jack William Nicklaus was born on January 21, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Charlie and Helen. Introduced to golf when his father was seeking to rehabilitate a broken ankle,...
This is a list of golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and his company Nicklaus Design, [1] a partnership between Nicklaus, his four sons, and his son-in-law—one of the largest golf design practices in the world.
Columbus, Ohio, native Jack Nicklaus began collecting hardware at a young age. He eventually won eight USGA titles. (USGA Golf Museum)
Won Masters and PGA Championship for the first time. Ranked first in money and scoring average. Won Masters a second time with a record 271. Won British Open to become one of five golfers in history to win each of the “Grand Slam” major championship titles. Named PGA Player of the Year. PGA Tour victories: Western, American Classic.
Most fans know about his 73 PGA TOUR wins and 18 professional major championship titles, and some might even know that Nicklaus won the first PLAYERS Championship at Atlanta Country Club in 1974....
Jack Nicklaus was just six years into his professional playing career when he ventured into golf-course design in 1967. The course was Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island where he...