Jack Nicklaus
Golf
United States of America
| Full Name | Jack William Nicklaus |
| Profession / Role | Golfer |
| Date of Birth | 21 Jan, 1940 |
Born on 21st January 1940, Jack William Nicklaus is a former American golfer, popularly known as the 'Golden Bear'. He is one of the most successful golfers of all times and has dominated a total of 18 major championships.
Here is a glimpse of some of his major achievements:-
- The first living person to appear on a British banknote of five pounds which was issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland
- Holds the record for winning the most number of Masters Tournament (6) and The Players Championships (3)
- Became one of the Global Ambassador ( Annika Sörenstam being another) of the International Golf Federation in 2008
- Recipient of "PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2008
- “Payne Stewart Award" in 2000
- Honored with "Bob Jones Award" in 1975
- Jack's name was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974 and in Canadian Golf hall of Fame in 1995.
Updated On : 25 Nov, 2021
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