Jack nicklaus children
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A Fathers’ Support, A Father’s Legacy
As a global ambassador, businessman, acclaimed course designer, and tireless philanthropist, Jack has used his success as a platform and vehicle for the greater good of others. This includes a 50-year commitment to the health and welfare of children. In 2004, he co-founded with his wife Barbara the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. The Foundation has raised over $100 million in less than 15 years, and its impact has led to the rebranding of the renowned Miami Children’s Hospital and Miami Children’s Health System to Nicklaus Children’s. The hospital has cared for children from 119 countries and all 50 states in the union, and the Nicklaus Children’s Health System includes 16 outpatient and urgent care centers.
Because of his transcendental career and life, Jack Nicklaus is the first sportsman and only the fourth person in history to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005), Congressional Gold Medal (2015), and the Lincoln Medal (2018).
Jack and his father Charlie shared a wonderfully close relationship — one that has
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Jack Nicklaus
(1940-)
Who Is Jack Nicklaus?
Born on January 21, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, golfer Jack Nicklaus won two U.S. Amateur titles while attending Ohio State University. After turning pro in 1961, the "Golden Bear" won six Masters Tournaments, five PGA Championships, four U.S. Open titles and three British Opens for a record 18 major championships. He has since expanded his business interests and earned renown as the head of a prominent golf course design company.
Golf Prodigy
Jack William Nicklaus was born on January 21, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Charlie and Helen. Introduced to golf when his father was seeking to rehabilitate a broken ankle, Nicklaus proved a prodigy in the sport, shooting a 51 over nine holes at Scioto Country Club at age 10.
Tutored by Scioto club pro Jack Grout, Nicklaus won the Ohio Open at age 16 and the International Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament at 17. As a student at Ohio State University, he won the U.S. Amateur title in 1959 and 1961, as well as the NCAA Championship in '61. Nicklaus also served notice to the game's
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Jack Nicklaus
American professional golfer (born 1940)
Not to be confused with Jack Nicholas.
For the video game series, see Jack Nicklaus (series).
"Nicklaus" and "The Golden Bear" redirect here. For other uses, see Nicklaus (name) and Golden Bear (disambiguation).
| Jack Nicklaus | |
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Nicklaus in 2019 | |
| Full name | Jack William Nicklaus[1] |
| Nickname | The Golden Bear |
| Born | (1940-01-21) January 21, 1940 (age 85) 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 (m. ) |
| Children | 5, including Gary |
| College | Ohio State University |
| Turned professional | 1961 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 117 |
| PGA Tour | 73 (3rd all-time) |
| European Tour | 9 |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 3 |
| PGA Tour Champions | 10 |
| Other | 24 (regular) 7 (senior) |
| Masters Tournament | Won: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986 |
| PGA Championship | Won: 1963
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