Jack Nicklaus

Also known as Golden Bear, Jack William Nicklaus, William Nicklaus, Bear, Karnak

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. He is an inductee of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Full name: Jack William Nicklaus
Nickname: The Golden Bear
Born: ( 1940-01-21 ) January 21, 1940 (age 86) , Columbus, Ohio , U.S.
Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Sporting nationality: United States
Residence: North Palm Beach, Florida , U.S.
Spouse: Barbara Bash ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. July 23, 1960</span>"}]]}'>1960 )
Children: 5, including Gary
College: Ohio State University
Former tours: PGA Tour , Champions Tour
Pga tour: 73 ( 3rd all-time )
Other: 24 (regular), 7 (senior)
Masters tournament: Won : 1963 , 1965 , 1966 , 1972 , 1975 , 1986
Pga championship: Won : 1963 , 1971 , 1973 , 1975 , 1980
U s open: Won : 1962 , 1967 , 1972 , 1980
The open championship: Won : 1966 , 1970 , 1978
World golf hall of fame: World Golf Hall of Fame 1974 ( member page )
Pga tour money list winner: 1964 , 1965 , 1967 , 1971 , 1972 , 1973 , 1975 , 1976