1959 U.S. AmateurJack Nicklaus watches his ball stop inches from the cup on the 10th green during the National Amateur Golf Championship in Colorado Springs, Colo.1959 U.S. AmateurJack Nicklaus watches his ball stop inches from the cup on the 10th green during the National Amateur Golf Championship in Colorado Springs, Colo.
1960 U.S. OpenArnold Palmer, winner of the National Open, congratulates Jack Nicklaus, who placed second with a score of 282.1960 U.S. OpenArnold Palmer, winner of the National Open, congratulates Jack Nicklaus, who placed second with a score of 282.
1962 U.S. OpenJack Nicklaus holds his trophy after winning his first major at Oakmont.1962 U.S. OpenJack Nicklaus holds his trophy after winning his first major at Oakmont.
1966 British OpenThe 26-year-old finished with a score of 282 at Muirfield.1966 British OpenThe 26-year-old finished with a score of 282 at Muirfield.
1970 British OpenDoug Sanders ducks as the putter thrown high in the air by Jack Nicklaus comes down to narrowly missing him.1970 British OpenDoug Sanders ducks as the putter thrown high in the air by Jack Nicklaus comes down to narrowly missing him.
1972 U.S. OpenJack Nicklaus walks off the 18th green at Pebble Beach with Lee Trevino, the man he defeated as U.S. Open champion.1972 U.S. OpenJack Nicklaus walks off the 18th green at Pebble Beach with Lee Trevino, the man he defeated as U.S. Open champion.
1975 MastersJack Nicklaus birdies 16 on his way to victory at Augusta.1975 MastersJack Nicklaus birdies 16 on his way to victory at Augusta.
1978 British OpenJack Nicklaus hoists the Claret Jug after winning at St. Andrews.1978 British OpenJack Nicklaus hoists the Claret Jug after winning at St. Andrews.
1980 PGA ChampionshipJack Nicklaus walks off the 18th green claiming the lead with a 205 after 54 holes at Oak Hill Country Club. Don Hinckle is behind Nicklaus with a 208.1980 PGA ChampionshipJack Nicklaus walks off the 18th green claiming the lead with a 205 after 54 holes at Oak Hill Country Club. Don Hinckle is behind Nicklaus with a 208.
1980 U.S. OpenNicklaus' fourth win at the U.S. Open.1980 U.S. OpenNicklaus' fourth win at the U.S. Open.
1986 MastersJack Nicklaus on the 17th.1986 MastersJack Nicklaus on the 17th.
1986 MastersBernhard Langer suits up the champion.1986 MastersBernhard Langer suits up the champion.
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