Nicklaus

American

[nik-luhs] / ˈnɪk ləs /

noun

Jack (William), born 1940, U.S. golfer.

Nicklaus British

/ ˈnɪklaʊs /

noun

Jack. born 1940, US golfer: winner of a record eighteen major championships (1962–86), comprising a record six in the US Masters, five in the USPGA, four in the US Open, and three in the British Open

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A few weeks earlier, Jack Nicklaus had won the Masters, at age 46.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

That way, McIlroy said, it felt second nature to Nicklaus when the event actually began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Those predictions made over a decade ago that he could challenge the numbers posted by Nicklaus and Woods remain fanciful.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

When they’ve spoken over the years, Nicklaus would tell McIlroy that to prepare for majors he would go before and simulate tournament-like conditions, keeping score and playing a single ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Nicklaus fidgeted, for the graphic particularity of Pippo almost led him to believe the augury might be true.

From The Headsman The Abbaye des Vignerons by Cooper, James Fenimore

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