Jack Nicklaus
Career Grand Slam
18 Major Championships • 1st All-Time
Major Championship Wins
About Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus completed the Career Grand Slam, one of only six players in history to achieve this feat. His first major came at the 1962 US Open at age 22. His major championship career spanned an impressive 24 years.
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Career Highlights
- 1962 — First major win at U.S. Open, defeating Arnold Palmer in playoff
- 1965-1966 — Won back-to-back Masters, first to do so since 1946
- 1966 — Completed Career Grand Slam at age 26
- 1970-1975 — Won 8 majors in 6 years, peak dominance
- 1986 Masters — Historic win at age 46, oldest Masters champion
- Career — 18 major championships, 19 runner-up finishes, 73 PGA Tour wins
Did You Know?
- The Golden Bear: Jack's nickname came from his blonde hair and stocky build — he embraced it and it became one of golf's most iconic monikers
- 19 Runner-Ups: Jack finished 2nd in majors 19 times. Had he won half of those, he'd have 27+ majors — an untouchable record
- Course Designer: After retiring, Jack designed over 300 golf courses worldwide, including Muirfield Village, home of the Memorial Tournament