Jack William Nicklaus (born in 1940) won a record 20 major titles, including 18 professional "majors" (1962-1986).

Short Biography:

Born in Columbus, Ohio. He played for the US Ryder Cup team six times (1969-1981) and was nonplaying captain in 1983 and 1987 when the event was played over the course he designed at Muirfield Village, Ohio.

He was voted the "Golfer of the Century" in 1988. His son Jacky, jr, is also a professional golfer.

Why is Jack Nicklaus famous?

Jack Nicklaus is a former American golfer, nicknamed "the Golden Bear".

Jack Nicklaus Lists

	American golfers
	Ohio State Buckeyes men's golfers
	PGA Tour golfers
	Champions Tour golfers
	Golf course architects
	Golf writers and broadcasters
	Members of the World Golf Hall of Fame
	Winners of men's major golf championships
	Men's Career Grand Slam champion golfers
	Winners of senior major golf championships
	People from Columbus, Ohio
	Ohio State University alumni
	Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame
	Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
	American sportspeople of German descent
	American Roman Catholics
	People illustrated on sterling banknotes
	Professional golfers who have hit an albatross
	1940 births
	Living people

 

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Category: Sport Stars  - ( Sport Stars Archive)

Date Added: 23 May '12

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