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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jack William Nicklaus |
| Nickname | The Golden Bear |
| Born | January 21, 1940 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Nationality | |
| Residence | North Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Barbara Bash
(m. 1960) |
| Children | 5, including Gary |
| Career | |
| College | Ohio State University |
| Turned professional | 1961 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 117 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 73 (3rd all-time) |
| European Tour | 9 |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 3 |
| Champions Tour | 10 |
| Other | 24 (regular) 7 (senior) |
| Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 18 (1st all-time)) |
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| The Masters Tournament | Won: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986 |
| U.S. Open | Won: 1962, 1967, 1972, 1980 |
| The Open Championship | Won: 1966, 1970, 1978 |
| PGA Championship | Won: 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1980 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| World Golf Hall of Fame | 1974 |
| PGA Tour money list winner |
1964, 1965, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976 |
| PGA Player of the Year | 1967, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976 |
| Bob Jones Award | 1975 |
| Payne Stewart Award | 2000 |
| Presidential Medal of Freedom | 2005 |
| PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award |
2008 |
| Congressional Gold Medal | 2015 |
Jack William Nicklaus (born January 21, 1940), nicknamed "the Golden Bear", is an American retired professional golfer and golf course designer. Many people consider him one of the greatest golfers of all time. He won 117 professional tournaments in his career. This includes a record 18 major championships, which are the most important golf tournaments. He is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Nicklaus won important amateur tournaments in 1959 and 1961. He finished second in the 1960 U.S. Open, just two shots behind Arnold Palmer. Nicklaus became a professional golfer at age 21 in 1961. He earned his first professional victory at the 1962 U.S. Open. He beat Palmer in a special playoff round, starting a famous rivalry. Nicklaus was part of "The Big Three" along with Palmer and Gary Player. This name was given to them because golf became very popular in the 1960s. In 1966, Nicklaus became the first player to win the Masters Tournament two years in a row. He also won the 1963 PGA Championship and the 1966 Open Championship. At age 26, he was the youngest player at that time to win all four major championships, known as the career grand slam.
Nicklaus was named the AP Athlete of the Decade for the 1970s. By 1980, he had won 17 major championships. He broke Bobby Jones' record of 13 majors. He also became the first player to win all four major championships two times, and then three times. At age 46, Nicklaus won his final major championship at the 1986 Masters Tournament. This was his record sixth Masters title. He joined the Senior PGA Tour (now called the PGA Tour Champions) when he turned 50 in 1990. By 1996, he had won 10 tournaments, including eight senior major championships. He continued to play in some major tournaments until his final appearance at the 2005 Open Championship at the Old Course at St Andrews.
Today, Nicklaus leads Nicklaus Design, one of the world's largest golf course design companies. He runs an event on the PGA Tour, the Memorial Tournament. This tournament is held at the Nicklaus-designed Muirfield Village Golf Club. Nicklaus has written many books, from instructional guides to his life story. His book Golf My Way is considered one of the best golf instruction books ever. Nicklaus won the Ryder Cup with the United States team five times as a player. He also led the team as captain in 1983 and 1987. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2015. These are two of the highest honors a civilian can receive in the U.S.
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Early Life and Amateur Golf Success
Nicklaus was born on January 21, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio. He grew up in Upper Arlington. His father, Charlie Nicklaus, was a pharmacist and a talented athlete. Charlie had played football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was also a good golfer and tennis player.
Nicklaus went to Upper Arlington High School. Their sports teams were also called the Golden Bears. In high school, Nicklaus was a good basketball player. He also competed in football, baseball, tennis, and track and field.
Nicklaus started playing golf at age 10. His first nine holes ever played at Scioto Country Club scored a 51. His coach at Scioto was Jack Grout, who became his lifelong golf instructor. Nicklaus also overcame a mild case of polio when he was 13.
Nicklaus won five Ohio State Junior titles in a row, starting at age 12. At 13, he shot under 70 for the first time at Scioto Country Club. He also became the youngest qualifier for the U.S. Junior Amateur. He won the Ohio Open in 1956 at age 16, competing against professional players. By age 17, Nicklaus had won 27 events in the Ohio area.
In 1957, Nicklaus won the International Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament. He also played in his first of 44 consecutive U.S. Open tournaments that year. In 1958, at age 18, he played in his first PGA Tour event. He tied for 12th place. Nicklaus also won two Trans-Mississippi Amateur titles. In 1959, he won the North and South Amateur.
While attending Ohio State University, he won the U.S. Amateur twice (1959, 1961). He also won an NCAA Championship in 1961. In the 1959 U.S. Amateur, Nicklaus became the youngest champion in the modern era. In 1961, he was the first player to win both the NCAA Championship and the U.S. Amateur in the same year.
At the 1960 U.S. Open, 20-year-old Nicklaus finished second. He was just two strokes behind the winner, Arnold Palmer. This was the lowest score ever by an amateur in the U.S. Open until 2019. Nicklaus played the final 36 holes with Ben Hogan, who said Nicklaus should have won by 10 shots. Nicklaus also tied for 13th in the Masters Tournament in 1960.
Nicklaus represented the United States in the winning Walker Cup teams in 1959 and 1961. He won both of his matches in each competition. He was also part of the winning U.S. team in the 1960 Eisenhower Trophy. For three straight years (1959–1961), Golf Digest magazine named Nicklaus the world's top amateur golfer.
College and Marriage
Nicklaus attended Ohio State University from 1957 to 1961. He studied pre-pharmacy at first, planning to follow his father. As his golf achievements grew, he changed his mind. He switched to studying insurance, planning to be an amateur golfer and sell insurance.
He married Barbara Bash in July 1960. Their first child, Jack Jr., was born in September 1961. The next month, Nicklaus decided to become a professional golfer to support his family. He left college a few hours short of graduating. Ohio State later gave him an honorary doctorate in 1972.
PGA Tour Career Highlights
Nicklaus officially became a professional golfer in late 1961. He started his career on the PGA Tour the next year. He wanted to compete against the best players to prove himself. Soon after turning pro, he got the nickname "the Golden Bear." This name came from his high school mascot, the Golden Bears. By 1963, the nickname was well-known.
First Professional Wins
Nicklaus won his first PGA tournament in his 17th try. He and Arnold Palmer were tied at the 1962 U.S. Open. Nicklaus won the playoff round by three shots. This victory made Nicklaus the reigning U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur champion. He was also the youngest U.S. Open champion since 1923. This win made Nicklaus famous and started his rivalry with Palmer.
By the end of 1962, Nicklaus had won two more tournaments. He finished third on the PGA Tour money list and was named Rookie of the Year. In 1963, Nicklaus won two of the four major championships: the Masters and the PGA Championship. He was the youngest Masters winner at the time. He also teamed with Palmer to win the Canada Cup for the United States.
Business Ventures
Nicklaus's quick rise to fame brought many endorsement opportunities. Mark McCormack, who also managed Palmer and Gary Player, helped him with these. Golf was becoming very popular in the 1960s. The rivalry between Palmer, Nicklaus, and Player became known as "The Big Three" of Golf. In the early 1970s, Nicklaus started his own management company, Golden Bear Inc.
Years of Excellence: 1964–1967
In 1964, Nicklaus led the PGA Tour money list for the first time. He had six victories and many top finishes that year. He and Palmer also won the World Cup again.
When Nicklaus won the Masters Tournament in 1965 and 1966, he became the first player to win it two years in a row. He also became the youngest two-time and three-time winner. In 1965, he set a new scoring record for the Masters, winning by nine shots. This was a tournament record for margin of victory for 32 years. Golf legend Bobby Jones called Nicklaus's 1965 performance "the greatest performance in all of golfing history."
In 1966, Nicklaus also won The Open Championship in Scotland. This was the only major he had not won yet. This win made him the youngest player, at age 26, to win all four major championships, completing the Career Grand Slam. Nicklaus later achieved the double career grand slam in 1971 and the triple career grand slam in 1978.
In 1967, Nicklaus won the U.S. Open for a second time. He broke a scoring record with a dramatic final round. He finished four shots better than Arnold Palmer. Nicklaus led the PGA Tour money list for the third time in 1967. He and Palmer also won the World Cup in Mexico City.
Brief Downturn and Comeback: 1968–1970
After his 1967 U.S. Open win, Nicklaus did not win another major until the 1970 Open Championship. He had a period with fewer wins. In 1969, he played in his first Ryder Cup. The competition came down to his match against Tony Jacklin. Nicklaus famously conceded Jacklin's final putt, ending the match in a tie.
Nicklaus improved his physical condition in late 1969. In February 1970, his father passed away. Five months later, Nicklaus won the 1970 Open Championship in Scotland in a playoff. This was a very emotional victory for him. He also won the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship in 1970.
Strong Return: 1971–1977
With his victory in the 1971 PGA Championship, Nicklaus became the first golfer to win all four majors twice. He also won four other PGA tournaments that year. Nicklaus set a new record for single-season earnings on the PGA Tour. He also won his third World Cup individual title.
In 1972, Nicklaus won the first two major championships of the year: the Masters and the U.S. Open. This made people wonder if he could win all four majors in one year, a "calendar-year Grand Slam." He won seven tournaments that year. However, he did not win the Grand Slam, as Lee Trevino and Gary Player won the other two majors.
Nicklaus broke Bobby Jones's record for major wins in 1973. He won the PGA Championship for his 12th professional major. He won six other tournaments that year. He was named PGA Player of the Year for the third time. Nicklaus also became the first player to earn over $2 million in career PGA Tour earnings.
In 1974, Nicklaus won the first Tournament Players Championship. He was also one of the first 13 people inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Nicklaus started 1975 by winning three tournaments in a row, including his fifth Masters title. He also won the PGA Championship in August. His performance in 1975 earned him his fourth PGA Player of the Year award.
In 1976, Nicklaus led the PGA Tour money list again. He won the Tournament Players Championship and the World Series of Golf. He also won his fifth PGA Player of the Year award.
In 1977, Nicklaus finished second in the Masters and the Open Championship. His battle with Tom Watson at the Open Championship, called the "Duel in the Sun," was very famous. Nicklaus won his 63rd tour event, passing Ben Hogan on the career wins list. He also became the first player to earn over $3 million in PGA Tour earnings.
Ryder Cup Changes
During the 1977 Ryder Cup, Nicklaus suggested changes to make the competition more exciting. He wanted to include players from all over Europe, not just Great Britain and Ireland. These changes were approved and helped make the Ryder Cup the popular event it is today.
Triple Career Grand Slam (1978)
When Nicklaus won the 1978 Open Championship at St. Andrews, he became the only player to win each major championship three times. This is called a "triple career grand slam." Only Tiger Woods has matched this record since. Nicklaus considered this win one of his finest performances.
Nicklaus won three other tournaments on the PGA Tour in 1978. He won his third Tournament Players Championship. He was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
Brief Slump and Comeback: 1979–1980
In 1979, Nicklaus did not win a tournament, which was unusual for him. He worked with his coach, Jack Grout, to improve his swing. He also worked on his short game with Phil Rodgers.
In 1980, Nicklaus made a strong comeback. He won two major championships: the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship. He set a new scoring record for the 1980 U.S. Open. This was his fourth U.S. Open win, tying a record. He won the 1980 PGA Championship by seven shots, his fifth PGA Championship win. This tied Walter Hagen for the most wins in that tournament.
Later PGA Tour Years: 1981–1985
Between 1981 and 1985, Nicklaus had several top finishes in major championships. He won the Colonial National Invitation in 1982. He also won his own Memorial Tournament for the second time in 1984. In 1983, he became the first player to earn over $4 million in career earnings.
In 1985, Nicklaus finished second in the Canadian Open for the seventh time, a record for that event. He also had a perfect 4–0–0 record as a player in the 1981 Ryder Cup. He captained the United States team to a one-point victory in the 1983 Ryder Cup.
Historic Sixth Masters Win (1986)
In 1986, Nicklaus achieved one of his most famous victories. He won his sixth Masters title at age 46. He played an amazing final round, scoring six-under-par on the last nine holes. He made an eagle, then two birdies in a row, to take the lead. He then made a solid par on the final hole to win.
This victory was his 18th and final major title. Sports columnist Thomas Boswell called it "too improbable and too perfect." This win was his last on the PGA Tour. Golf historian Herbert Warren Wind described it as "the most important accomplishment in golf since Bobby Jones's Grand Slam in 1930."
Nicklaus had an incredible record in major championships. Over 25 years (1962–1986), he won 18 major titles and finished second 18 times. He also had many other top finishes. His total of 73 top-10 finishes in majors over 39 years is a record.
Senior Golf Career
Nicklaus became eligible for the Senior PGA Tour (now PGA Tour Champions) when he turned 50 in January 1990. He quickly won in his first start, The Tradition, which is a senior major championship. Nicklaus went on to win The Tradition four times, more than anyone else.
Later in 1990, Nicklaus won the Senior Players Championship by six shots. In 1991, he won three of the five events he played in. These included the U.S. Senior Open and the PGA Seniors Championship. All of these were major championships on the senior circuit.
Nicklaus won all the senior majors except the Senior Open Championship. However, he did not play in that event until after it became a major in 2003. In 1993, he won the U.S. Senior Open for the second time.
In 1996, Nicklaus won The Tradition for the fourth time. This was his 100th career win and his last official victory. He made a double eagle in the final round.
End of Playing Career
In 2000, Nicklaus played in his 44th and final U.S. Open. He missed the cut at Pebble Beach Golf Links. He also played in his final PGA Championship that year.
Nicklaus played in the 2005 Masters after a very difficult time for his family. His 17-month-old grandson, Jake, had passed away. Nicklaus later spoke emotionally about the tragedy. He made that his last appearance in the tournament.
Later in 2005, Nicklaus finished his professional career at The Open Championship at Old Course at St Andrews on July 15. He turned 65 that January, which was the last year he could enter The Open Championship as an exempt player. Nicklaus ended his career with a birdie on the 18th green, a memorable moment.
One of the most memorable moments in Nicklaus's career happened after his retirement. In 2010, at the opening of a course he designed, Nicklaus played with Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, and Johnny Miller. Miller asked how to make a very difficult putt. Nicklaus casually hit the 102-foot putt, and it curved into the hole, to everyone's cheers.
On April 8, 2015, Nicklaus hit his first-ever hole-in-one at the Augusta National Golf Club. This happened during the Masters' Par 3 Contest, at age 75. He had hit 20 holes-in-one in professional tournaments before.
Off-the-Course Activities
Golf Course Design
Nicklaus spends much of his time designing golf courses. He runs one of the largest golf design companies in the world, Nicklaus Design. He sees golf course design as another exciting challenge. His first design, Harbour Town Golf Links, opened in 1969. Another important design was Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio, which opened in 1974. This course has hosted the Memorial Tournament since 1976.
His first solo design was Glen Abbey Golf Course in Canada, which opened in 1976. In 2000, the King & Bear course opened as a joint project between Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. In 2006, The Concession Golf Club opened, designed by Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin.
Nicklaus works with his four sons and son-in-law through Nicklaus Design. The company has designed hundreds of courses around the world.
Books and Media
Nicklaus wrote a golf column for Sports Illustrated for several years. He has written many golf instruction books and his autobiography, My Story. His book Golf My Way is a classic guide for golfers. Nicklaus has also written columns for Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. He also worked as a television commentator for golf broadcasts.
Golf Computer Games
Between 1988 and 1998, Nicklaus lent his name to a popular series of computer games called Jack Nicklaus. Many of the golf courses he designed were included in these games.
Other Interests
Nicklaus continues to manage the Memorial Tournament, which he founded in Ohio. The tournament is played at Muirfield Village, a course he helped design. It has become one of the most respected events on the PGA Tour. Each year, the tournament honors people who have made a big impact on golf.
The Memorial Tournament also supports charities in Central Ohio, especially Nationwide Children's Hospital. Nicklaus and his wife Barbara lead the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in Florida. This foundation helps hospitalized children and their families. They also created "The Jake," a golf tournament, in honor of their grandson who passed away in 2005.
Nicklaus also supports the American Lake Veterans Golf Course in Washington. This course is designed for wounded and disabled veterans. He donated his design services for new holes at the course.
Nicklaus owns Nicklaus Golf Equipment, a company he founded in 1992. It makes golf equipment under different brands. He is also known for giving advice to younger golfers. For example, he advised Mike Weir to continue playing left-handed, which Weir did, later becoming a Masters champion.
Nicklaus has also partnered with companies to create flavored lemonades and wines.
Playing Style
During his best years, Nicklaus was known for hitting the ball very long and straight. He often used a "fade" shot (where the ball curves slightly from left to right). This helped the ball stop quickly on the greens. He could hit long shots to reach par-fours and par-fives in fewer strokes.
Nicklaus was also very good at planning his shots on the course. He would aim for the best position to set up his next shot. He often used a 3-wood or 1-iron from the tee for accuracy, while still hitting it far. An example of this was at the 1966 Open Championship, where he used a 3-iron and a 5-iron to make a birdie on a long par-5 hole.
Nicklaus was one of the first players to carefully measure and record yardages on the course. While not famous for his short putting, he was known for making important putts when they mattered most. He was also a smart player, often choosing safer shots to avoid mistakes.
Awards and Recognition
After his first year on the PGA Tour in 1962, Nicklaus received the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award. He won the PGA Tour Player of the Year award five times. He also topped the PGA Tour money list eight times. He received the Bob Jones Award and the Payne Stewart Award.
Nicklaus was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in its first class in 1974. He was also inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 1995. His picture was featured on a special five-pound note issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland. This made him the first living person outside the Royal Family to appear on a British banknote.
In 2001, Nicklaus received the "Lombardi Award of Excellence." This award honors individuals who show the spirit of Coach Vince Lombardi.
There is a Jack Nicklaus Museum at Ohio State University in his hometown of Columbus. The museum opened in 2002. It shows his life and career in golf, and the history of the game. Nicklaus also had the special honor of "dotting the 'i'" for the Ohio State University Marching Band in 2006. This is a great honor for non-band members.
Along with Annika Sörenstam, Nicklaus was named a Global Ambassador for the International Golf Federation in 2008. He helped bring golf back to the Olympics and 2020 Games. Golf had not been an Olympic sport since 1904.
Nicklaus joined Arnold Palmer as an honorary starter for the 2010 Masters. Gary Player joined them in 2012, reuniting "The Big Three" at Augusta.
Nicklaus is often named one of the "Most Powerful People in Golf" by Golf Inc. magazine. This is because of his influence in golf course design and the golf business.
On May 19, 2014, the United States House of Representatives voted to give Nicklaus the Congressional Gold Medal. This award recognized his service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship. He was also awarded the Freedom of the Royal Burgh of St Andrews in Scotland on July 11, 2022.
Career Achievements
Nicklaus holds the record for PGA major championships with 18 wins. Tiger Woods is second with 15. Nicklaus has the third most PGA Tour victories with 73, behind Sam Snead (82) and Woods (82). Nicklaus also holds the record for the most wins at the Masters with six, and The Players Championship with three. He played on six Ryder Cup teams and captained the team twice. He also led the Presidents Cup team four times. He topped the PGA Tour money list and scoring average eight times each. For 24 straight seasons, from 1960 to 1983, he had at least one top-ten finish in a major championship, which is a record.
- PGA Tour wins (73)
- European Tour wins (9)
- PGA Tour of Australasia wins (3)
- Other wins (24)
- Senior PGA Tour wins (10)
- Other senior wins (7)
Major Championship Wins (18)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner(s)-up |
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| 1962 | U.S. Open | −1 (283) | Playoff1 | |
| 1963 | Masters Tournament | −2 (286) | 1 stroke | |
| 1963 | PGA Championship | −5 (279) | 2 strokes | |
| 1965 | Masters Tournament (2) | −17 (271) | 9 strokes | |
| 1966 | Masters Tournament (3) | E (288) | Playoff2 | |
| 1966 | The Open Championship | −2 (282) | 1 stroke | |
| 1967 | U.S. Open (2) | −5 (275) | 4 strokes | |
| 1970 | The Open Championship (2) | −5 (283) | Playoff3 | |
| 1971 | PGA Championship (2) | −7 (281) | 2 strokes | |
| 1972 | Masters Tournament (4) | −2 (286) | 3 strokes | |
| 1972 | U.S. Open (3) | +2 (290) | 3 strokes | |
| 1973 | PGA Championship (3) | −7 (277) | 4 strokes | |
| 1975 | Masters Tournament (5) | −12 (276) | 1 stroke | |
| 1975 | PGA Championship (4) | −4 (276) | 2 strokes | |
| 1978 | The Open Championship (3) | −7 (281) | 2 strokes | |
| 1980 | U.S. Open (4) | −8 (272) | 2 strokes | |
| 1980 | PGA Championship (5) | −6 (274) | 7 strokes | |
| 1986 | Masters Tournament (6) | −9 (279) | 1 stroke |
1Defeated Palmer in 18-hole playoff; Nicklaus (71), Palmer (74).
2Defeated Jacobs (2nd) & Brewer (3rd) in 18-hole playoff; Nicklaus (70), Jacobs (72), Brewer (78). 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes awarded in this playoff.
3Defeated Sanders in 18-hole playoff; Nicklaus (72), Sanders (73).
Major Championship Summary
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
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| Masters Tournament | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 45 | 37 |
| U.S. Open | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 44 | 35 |
| The Open Championship | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 38 | 32 |
| PGA Championship | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 37 | 27 |
| Totals | 18 | 19 | 9 | 56 | 73 | 95 | 164 | 131 |
- Longest streak of consecutive majors played – 146 (1962 Masters – 1998 U.S. Open)
- Most consecutive cuts made – 39 (1969 Masters – 1978 Open)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 13 (1973 Masters – 1976 Masters)
The Players Championship Wins (3)
Senior Major Championship Wins (8)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner(s)-up |
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| 1990 | The Tradition at Desert Mountain | −10 (206) | 4 strokes | |
| 1990 | Mazda Senior Tournament Players Championship | −27 (261) | 6 strokes | |
| 1991 | The Tradition at Desert Mountain (2) | −11 (277) | 1 stroke | |
| 1991 | PGA Seniors' Championship | −17 (271) | 6 strokes | |
| 1991 | U.S. Senior Open | +2 (282) | Playoff1 | |
| 1993 | U.S. Senior Open (2) | −6 (278) | 1 stroke | |
| 1995 | The Tradition (3) | −12 (276) | Playoff2 | |
| 1996 | The Tradition (4) | −16 (272) | 3 strokes |
1Defeated Rodríguez in 18-hole playoff; Nicklaus, (65), Rodríguez (69).
2Defeated Aoki with a birdie on the third extra playoff hole.
Senior Major Championship Summary
| Tournament | Starts | Cuts made | Wins | Second place finishes | Top-three finishes | Top-five finishes | Top-10 finishes |
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| The Tradition | 20 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| Senior PGA Championship | 17 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Senior Players Championship | 14 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| U.S. Senior Open | 14 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Senior British Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 66 | 64 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 27 |
Note: The Senior British Open was not a Champions Tour major until 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Jack Nicklaus para niños
- Career Grand Slam Champions
- List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
- List of men's major championships winning golfers
- List of golfers with most PGA Tour Champions wins
- List of golfers with most Champions Tour major championship wins
- List of golfers with most wins in one PGA Tour event
- List of golfers with most European Tour wins
- List of golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus
- People on Scottish banknotes
| Bessie Coleman |
| Spann Watson |
| Jill E. Brown |
| Sherman W. White |
