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.

Sep 20, 2024 · The golf world is in mourning today as it has been officially confirmed that Jack Nicklaus, one of the sport’s most celebrated figures, has passed away. The news has sent shockwaves through the community, as fans, players, and fellow legends reflect on the monumental impact he had on golf.

Jan 17, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Born on January 21, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, golfer Jack Nicklaus won two U.S. Amateur titles while attending Ohio State University. After turning pro in 1961, the "Golden Bear" won six Masters...

The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Jack Nicklaus. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights

Nicklaus shot individual rounds of 67 or better a total of 14 times which equates to a combined 80-under par. Nicklaus was the first champion to successfully defend the title having done so in 1966. Nicklaus won this event three times in his first five attempts as a professional. Nicklaus is the youngest two-time champion of this event.

Jan 21, 2025 · For his 85th birthday here are 18 wild Jack Nicklaus stats to match his all-time best 18 career major championship titles: 1. Nicklaus made the cut nearly 85% of the time (495/584) on the PGA...

Jan 20, 2025 · For Jack Nicklaus' 85th birthday, we pulled tips and insight from the Golf Digest Archive into Nicklaus' game from each of the six years he won the Masters.

ABOUT JACK Professional Stats. Heralded by fans, peers and publications alike, Jack not only reached heights in the golf world that had never been reached, but he transcends sports, as one of the most admired and respected champions in the world.