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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 one of the greatest golfers of all time. He is the leading major championship winner in the history of the sport, with 18 major championships and 73 PGA Tour wins to his name. Moreover, he also has 9 European Tour, and 10 PGA Tour Champions wins in his career.
Apart from golf, Jack and his wife have been instrumental in a lot of social work as well. The couple has helped plenty of people, especially children, through their incredible charity work. Recently, the couple received amazing news of Barbara Nicklaus being inducted into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame.
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Jack Nicklaus reacts to his wife Barbara’s incredible achievement
We know Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara for their incredible charity and social work. Notably, Barbra is mainly known for her noteworthy work with children. Hence, she has been inducted into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Taking to his Twitter, Jack made the news public, expressing how proud he was of Barbra.
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“I could not be prouder to say that today my wife Barbara is being inducted into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame! I’m amazed by all the great work she’s done over her lifetime—and continues to do—for so many people, especially children,” he said.
She has not only been the love of my life and my rock, she's also the mother to our 5 children, grandmother to 22, great-grandmother to 1 (and counting!), and adopted mom to countless people. Barbara, you are and always have been the best, and I love you!
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) November 18, 2021
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Further, he added, “She’s also mother to our 5-children, grandmother to 22, great-grandmother to 1 (and counting!), and adopted mom to countless people. Barbara, you are and always have been the best, and I love you!”
Barbara Nicklaus is the chairwoman and co-founder of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, along with her husband Jack. Meanwhile, governor DeSantis selected the three people from ten nominees, including Jack’s wife Barbara. Notably, the Florida Commission on the Status of Women in Tallahassee is the host of this ceremony.
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Furthermore, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady and Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee will be present for the ceremony as speakers. Undoubtedly, this is a prestigious moment for the Nicklaus family, something Jack and Barbara, especially, will cherish forever.
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