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In a span of 25 years, from 1962 (age 22) to 1986 (age 46), Nicklaus won 18 professional major championships. This is the most any player has won in his career. Nicklaus held sole possession of the lead after 54 holes of a major championship on eight occasions and won each in regulation.
Between 1971 and 1980, Nicklaus won nine more major championships, overtook Bobby Jones's record of 13 majors, and became the first player to complete double and triple career grand slams. He won the 1986 Masters , his 18th and final major championship at age 46, the tournament's oldest winner.
Jack played in a record 154 consecutive major championships for which he was eligible from the 1957 U.S. Open to the 1998 U.S Open. 1963 Masters winner, with Palmer Professional Years: 1962 – 2003
Aug 2, 2019 · Jack Nicklaus, the golfer many analysts rate as the best ever, won 73 times in PGA Tour tournaments. That's third-best all-time, behind only Sam Snead and Tiger Woods. But Nicklaus' total of 73 wins includes 18 in major championships, which is the record.
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May 30, 2023 · Nicklaus won his first and 18th professional major championships 24 years apart – his first coming at the 1962 U.S. Open, and his last being the 1986 Masters.
The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Jack Nicklaus. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.
Aug 2, 2019 · Nicklaus won two majors in the same year five different times: 1963, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1980. The closest he came to winning three majors in one year was 1972, when Nicklaus won the Masters and U.S. Open, then finished second in the British Open.
Apr 2, 2014 · American golfer Jack Nicklaus won six Masters Tournaments among his 18 career major championships—both professional records.
May 29, 2019 · Jack Nicklaus won his first major in his first year as a pro by beating Arnold Palmer in a playoff on what was considered the King’s home course. Nicklaus began the final round two shots back...
Dec 17, 2007 · At 46, Jack Nicklaus Turns Back the Clock and a League of Nations to Win His 20th Major with a miraculous triumph at the 1986 Masters
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