JACK NICKLAUS Jack Nicklaus: Career Highlights 1960 U.S. Open Arnold Palmer, winner of the National Open, congratulates Jack Nicklaus, who placed second with a score of 282. 1960 U.S. Open Arnold Palmer, winner of the National Open, congratulates Jack Nicklaus, who placed second with a score of 282. 1959 U.S. Amateur Jack 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. Amateur Jack Nicklaus watches his ball stop inches from the cup on the 10th green during the National Amateur Golf Championship in Colorado Springs, Colo. 1962 U.S. Open Jack Nicklaus holds his trophy after winning his first major at Oakmont. 1962 U.S. Open Jack Nicklaus holds his trophy after winning his first major at Oakmont. 1966 British Open The 26-year-old finished with a score of 282 at Muirfield. 1966 British Open The 26-year-old finished with a score of 282 at Muirfield. 1970 British Open Doug Sanders ducks as the putter thrown high in the air by Jack Nicklaus comes down to narrowly missing him. 1970 British Open Doug Sanders ducks as the putter thrown high in the air by Jack Nicklaus comes down to narrowly missing him. 1972 U.S. Open Jack Nicklaus walks off the 18th green at Pebble Beach with Lee Trevino, the man he defeated as U.S. Open champion. 1972 U.S. Open Jack Nicklaus walks off the 18th green at Pebble Beach with Lee Trevino, the man he defeated as U.S. Open champion. 1975 Masters Jack Nicklaus birdies 16 on his way to victory at Augusta. 1975 Masters Jack Nicklaus birdies 16 on his way to victory at Augusta. 1978 British Open Jack Nicklaus hoists the Claret Jug after winning at St. Andrews. 1978 British Open Jack Nicklaus hoists the Claret Jug after winning at St. Andrews. 1980 PGA Championship Jack 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 Championship Jack 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. Open Nicklaus' fourth win at the U.S. Open. 1980 U.S. Open Nicklaus' fourth win at the U.S. Open. 1986 Masters Jack Nicklaus on the 17th. 1986 Masters Jack Nicklaus on the 17th. 1986 Masters Bernhard Langer suits up the champion. 1986 Masters Bernhard Langer suits up the champion.