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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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For his brilliant play, he became the first man to sweep the Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson and Fred Haskins awards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

Jack Nicklaus began working on his memoir in the early 1980s, as his playing career began to show signs of being on its back nine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2026

McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only golfers to successfully defend a Masters title.

From BBC ● 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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