Golfer

Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus, known as The Golden Bear, is one of the greatest golfers in history with 117 career wins.

Full Name

Jack William Nicklaus

Age

Birth Date

January 21, 1940

Zodiac

Aquarius

Born

United States

Height

5′ 10″

Popularity

Fame Level

% of people who know them

79%

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About

Jack Nicklaus is an American professional golfer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Nicklaus won 18 major championship championships in a career that spanned over four decades, setting the record for major championship victories. His accomplishments include a record six Masters wins, as well as five wins each at The Open Championship and the PGA Championship.

Jack Nicklaus Timeline

1940

Jack Nicklaus is Born

On January 21, 1940, Jack Nicklaus was born in Columbus, Ohio.

1957

Wins U.S. Amateur Championship

At age 17, Nicklaus wins the U.S. Amateur Championship for the first time.

1962

Turns Professional

At age 21, Jack Nicklaus turns professional and begins his storied career in golf.

1963

Wins 1st Masters Tournament

Nicklaus wins his first Masters Tournament, his first major championship as a professional golfer.

1978

Wins 3rd Open Championship

Jack Nicklaus secures his third Open Championship, strengthening his position as one of the greatest golfers of all time.

1986

Oldest Masters Winner

At age 46, Nicklaus becomes the oldest winner in the history of the Masters Tournament.

2005

Retirement from Competitive Golf

Jack Nicklaus retires from competitive golf after playing his last rounds at the Open Championship and the Masters.

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Jack William Nicklaus is an American professional golfer who was born on January 21, 1940 and is currently 83 years old. Nicklaus is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest golfers in history and is best known for winning a record 18 major championships.