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Also Known As | Jack William Nicklaus • the Golden Bear |
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Born | January 21, 1940 (age 85) • Columbus • Ohio |
Awards And Honors | Masters Tournament (1986) • U.S. Open (1980) • PGA Championship (1980) • British Open (1978) • PGA Championship (1975) • Masters Tournament (1975) • PGA Championship (1973) • Masters Tournament (1972) • U.S. Open (1972) • PGA Championship (1971) • British Open (1970) • U.S. Open (1967) • British Open (1966) • Masters Tournament (1966) • Masters Tournament (1965) • PGA Championship (1963) • Masters Tournament (1963) • U.S. Open (1962) • United States Amateur Championship (1961) • United States Amateur Championship (1959) |
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