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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Honorary starter and Masters champion Jack Nicklaus reacts to his shot during the First Tee ceremony to start the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Honorary starter and Masters champion Jack Nicklaus reacts to his shot during the First Tee ceremony to start the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Jack Nicklaus is probably the greatest golfer of all time, along with Tiger Woods. He has the highest number of major championship victories with 18 trophies. Hence, everyone considers Jack as the best golfer, with only Tiger Woods giving him a tough fight for the GOAT tag. Nicklaus competed in an era where players like Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, were also dominating the tour.
Jack held his own among these talented players and won 73 PGA Tours, with 18 majors. Today Nicklaus is celebrating his 82nd birthday, and it’s been an incredible journey for the Golden Bear so far.
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Jack Nicklaus celebrates his 82nd birthday
The legendary Jack Nicklaus is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. And the entire golfing world is excited to wish him and recall his dominance on the PGA Tour. Even though golf wasn’t a popular sport like today, Jack made sure he intrigues as many fans as possible to watch this game.
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Additionally, Jack was a dominating force, especially during the 1970s decade. He played in all 40 majors and missed only one cut. Furthermore, he even had 35 top-10s and eight victories, which is unfathomable. Notably, Nicklaus even has the most top-5 finishes in men’s major championship history with 56 top-5 finishes.
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THE WOODLANDS, TX – MAY 07: Jack Nicklaus hits a shot during the 3M Greats of Golf during the second round of the Insperity Invitational at The Woodlands Country Club on May 7, 2016 in The Woodlands, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Moreover, Jack had an equally dominating performance on the senior tour. He won ten trophies in his short career there and retired from competitive golf in 2005. And since Tiger started competing on the PGA Tour, the GOAT tag is debatable and is up to an individual.
Meanwhile, since this morning, social media has had overwhelming messages and wishes for the 82-year-old Jack Nicklaus. So let us have a look at a few reactions and posts on this special occasion.
Twitter wishes Golden Bear a very happy birthday
Wishing a happy birthday to my dear friend @jacknicklaus. I will always hold that you are the finest gentleman the game has seen. The game of golf is lucky to have had you and I am even luckier to call you my best friend. Here’s to many more, Laddie. pic.twitter.com/3HUliZNEos
— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) January 21, 2022
Good morning, happy Friday, & happy birthday to Jack Nicklaus! The Golden Bear was born today in 1940 in OH
He won a record 18 Majors, including 6 Masters wins, and is regarded as the best golfer ever.
He’s been married over 60 years to his wife Barbara and they have 5 children pic.twitter.com/lk1tp5w3Zh
— Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) January 21, 2022
Golden 🏆
Happy 82nd Birthday, @jacknicklaus! pic.twitter.com/ftdlZCF4hg
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) January 21, 2022
Happy birthday to Jack Nicklaus, who turns 82 today. In case you're wondering, he posted just six rounds of 82 or worse in his entire career. That's right: Three times more major championship victories than scores of 82.
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) January 21, 2022
Happy Birthday to World Golf Hall of Famer and @PGATOUR Legend, @jacknicklaus! We hope you have a wonderful day. pic.twitter.com/aPzoSzZ4r7
— TPC San Antonio (@TPCSanAntonio) January 21, 2022
Wise words from the Golden 🐻 on his 82nd Birthday.@jacknicklaus | #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/8w60vuG1N1
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) January 21, 2022
A typical summer day for @JackNicklaus growing up. pic.twitter.com/zHzWBsR7SM
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 21, 2022
Just a few flashback photos to wish @jacknicklaus a very Happy 82nd Birthday! 🐐✨🐻✨🥳 pic.twitter.com/OMWbUfP2n6
— ValhallaGolf (@ValhallaGolf) January 21, 2022
Happy birthday, @jacknicklaus. Wise words from the 18-time major champ. pic.twitter.com/aCMVMlzLVl
— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) January 21, 2022
Happy 82nd birthday to the one-and-only @jacknicklaus! 💯 pic.twitter.com/qYYRdBchY3
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) January 21, 2022
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On the 82nd birthday of @jacknicklaus there are so many great stats that can be recited about his career.
Two favorites:
1) From 63-80, a period of 18 @TheOpen Jack was worse than 5th just twice — T12 in '65, T6 in '69; he had 3 wins and 13 top-10s during that period.
And. .— Bob Harig (@BobHarig) January 21, 2022
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So we wish Jack Nicklaus a very happy birthday, and may he continue to have great health.
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