Jack Nicklaus

Personal Info

Birthday

January 21, 1940

(85 years old)

Place of Birth

Columbus, Ohio, USA

Also Known As

The Golden Bear

Jack Nicklaus

Biography

Jack Nicklaus, aka the Golden Bear, is a retired former professional golfer. Regarded as the greatest golfer of all time, he won an incredible 18 majors in his illustrious career, a figure which may never be surpassed. He famously won his final major, the 1986 Masters, at the grand old age of 46, becoming the eldest ever major winner.

Known For

Happy Gilmore 2

Filmography

2025
Happy Gilmore 2
as Jack Nicklaus
2023
Spirit of Golf
as Self
2019
Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk
as Self (archive footage)
U.S. Open Epics: Tiger Woods: Perfection at Pebble Beach
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Back Nine at Cherry Hills: The Legends of the 1960 U.S. Open
as Self
2007
Chicken Soup: Conversations for the Golfer's Soul
as Self
1983
Jack Nicklaus: Golf My Way
as Himself