A very, special HAPPY BIRTHDAY …. Jack Nicklaus
The 18-time major winning Golden Bear 86-years young (January 21st)
Wishing you a wonderful day celebrating with your family and friends.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK …..
Many happy returns to golf’s legendary Golden Bear – 8⃣6⃣ years young @jacknicklaus@PGATOUR @DPWorldTour @PGA @USGA @GolfAust @LIVGolfComms @asiantourgolf @PGAofAustralia
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FOOTNOTE – Wikipedia.
Jack William Nicklaus, nicknamed “the Golden Bear”, is an American retired professional golfer and golf course designer. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers of all time. He won 117 professional tournaments in his career, including a record 18 major championships.
Born: January 21, 1940 (age 86 years), Columbus, Ohio, United States
Caddy: Angelo Argea
Children: Gary Nicklaus, Nancy Nicklaus, Steven Nicklaus, Michael Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus Jr.
Spouse: Barbara Nicklaus (m. 1960)
Grandchildren: Nina Nicklaus, Gary G.T. Nicklaus Jr
Siblings: Barnable Nicklaus, Marilyn Hutchinson
Parents: Charlie Nicklaus, Helen Nicklaus
Nicklaus holds the record for PGA major championships with a total 18; Tiger Woods is in second place 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, captained the team twice and the Presidents Cup team four times, and topped the PGA Tour money list and scoring average eight times each.
For 24 straight seasons, from 1960 to 1983 inclusive, he made at least one top ten finish in a major championship, and this is a record.
Worldwide Tour wins:
- 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)
