jack nicklaus

     

This U.S. sports figure (born 1940) became the only living person ever on a Scottish note besides the Queen & her mum

Trivia about jack nicklaus

  • Winning in 1965 & 1966, he was the first man to win the Masters golf tournament in 2 consecutive years
  • In 1986, at age 46, this "Golden Bear" became the oldest golfer to win the Masters tournament
  • He was named "Golfer of the Century" in 1988 & "Golf Course Architect of the Year" in 1993
  • With 20, this "Bear" of a golfer is the all-time leader in major tournament wins
  • Only 2 men have won The Masters 2 years in a row: Nick Faldo & this man
  • Known as the "Golden Bear", he was the 1st golfer to win all 4 major titles at least twice
  • Maybe...Yes, sir! Nailing an 11-foot putt on 17 helped seal the 1986 Masters for this Golden Bear
  • At the 2005 British Open, this "Golden Bear" played in what he said would be his final major golf tournament
  • In the 1950s at age 16 this young golfer won the Ohio Open
  • "The Golden Bear"
  • On April 1, 1990 he won the first tournament he played on the Senior PGA Tour by 4 strokes
  • When Tiger became the youngest Masters winner, he broke this man's records for low 72-hole score & margin of victory
  • In the 1960s & 1970s he was professional golf's leading money winner 8 times
  • His record 20 wins in the 6 major golf tournaments include 6 Masters titles
  • Bear with us: the first of his record 6 Masters wins came in 1963 & the last in 1986
  • This golfer was once known by the uncomplimentary nickname "Ohio Fats"
  • This giant of the game was the first pro golfer to win 5 Masters titles

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