Yardbarker: Jack Nicklaus

Video: Nicklaus keeping an eye on Tiger

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:53:23 -0500

Video: Jack Nicklaus expects Tiger Woods will win the five major titles he needs to break Nicklaus' record within the next two or three years. (NBC Sports)

Jack Nicklaus’ Grandson is Prized College Football Recruit

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:00:45 -0500

Genetically Famous: Jack Nicklaus’ grandson Nick O’Leary is a prized TE recruit in Florida. He already has scholarship offers from Florida, Miami, Tennessee and others. Nicklaus went to Ohio State. Since golfers are elite athletes, we can only assume he inherited it from his grandfather. (Rivals)

Nicklaus Course Breaks Ground in Horseshoe Bay

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:53:00 -0500

For probably five years now, maybe longer, the website of Jack Nicklaus' design company has listed a course project in Horseshoe Bay. That project finally appears to be full steam ahead after a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday.The course, called Summit Rock Golf Course, is the centerpiece of a 1,600-acre residential development called Skywater Over Horseshoe Bay. After many delays due to

Nicklaus Paints Bleak Picture On Golf Course Design

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:24:26 -0500

Posted By:Darren RovellJack Nicklaus was on CNBC today to talk about his new branding alliance with designer David Chu and Howard Milstein. During the interview, Nicklaus was asked about his golf course design company, which manages 341 courses. Read More Topics:Consumers | Marketing | Advertising | SportsPermalink

Jack Nicklaus consoles Tom Watson after close loss in British Open

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:32:30 -0500

British Open runner-up Tom Watson thanked his "great friend" and former rival Jack Nicklaus for calling him after he went agonizingly close to becoming golf's oldest major champion at Turnberry on Sunday.

Can Tiger Get to 15?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:30:00 -0500

The year was 1978. Jack Nicklaus had gone 10 major championships without a win, the longest winless run at majors in eight years. He was 38 years old and far from the form that saw him win three straight majors. The tournament was the British Open, at famed St. Andrews, and Nicklaus went over in hopes of snagging one or two more major titles before his legacy went with the blowing, Scottish wind. That week, Nicklaus snagged his 15th major title, taking the Claret Jug by two shots. This week, ...

Jack Nicklaus honors top college golfers at Memorial Tournament

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:25:00 -0500

2009 Memorial Tournament TV Schedule and Notes

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:17:29 -0500

THE 2009 MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT, hosted by Jack Nicklaus, is underway at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.Purse: $6 millionWinner’s share: $1.08 millionDefending champion: Kenny PerryInside the fieldInside the courseMemorial Tournament Web site2009 Memorial Tournament LeaderboardTV SCHEDULEMore than 12 hours of TV coverage are on tap for the 2009 Memorial Tournament.Thu, 6/4:GOLF 3p - 6p ET Fri, 6/5:GOLF 3p - 6p ET Sat, 6/6:CBS 3p - 6p ET Sun, 6/7:CBS 2:30p - 6p ETPGA Tour radio cover...

Nicklaus wants to challenge, not punish, players

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:10:00 -0500

Jack Nicklaus wants the Memorial to be the next best thing to a major. But even he was troubled by the complaints from players last year.

Picks: The Memorial Tournament

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:23:24 -0500

Tiger’s back! In case you forgot, Woods is still the best player in the world and is in the field this week at The Memorial, where he has won three times in 1999, 2000 and 2001. It almost gives you the feeling that Woods is due for a win this week at Jack Nicklaus’ tournament [...]

Reliving The Greatest Moments in Masters History with Jack and Tiger

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:19:14 -0500

One of the best parts about Masters weekend every year is reliving the amazing and memorable moments from years past. In this post, telive some of the greatest moments in Masters golf tournament history with video of the 1997 victory by Tiger Woods, Tiger's amazing chip shot in 2005, and the incredible birdie at 17 by Jack Nicklaus in 1986. Then chime in with your thoughts on the greatest Masters moment of all-time. (Photo credit: David Cannon, Getty Images)

No Need to Be Ridiculous

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:29:36 -0500

Sometimes our love and expectations of Tiger Woods can get the best of us. We sit in our comfy little couches thinking up new and interesting ideas about what Tiger can do (I heard he can lift a Mini Cooper with one arm!) and a lot of the time, they are even incredibly ridiculous even for Woods.Damon Hack of Sports Illustrated had a shot of over-Tigering Tiger in his latest article, with this paragraph that nearly made me choke on my Chipotle burrito.After more than a decade of chasing and br...

Nicholson Brags About His Golf Game

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:28:17 -0500

Nobody will ever mistake Jack Nicholson for Jack Nicklaus, but it sounds like The Joker can play a little golf. A 64 at 60 years old? Very impressive. If I could choose two dudes 60+ years old to play around of 18 and hit the bars with afterwards, it would have to be Jack and Joe Pesci. "What am I clown? Do I amuse you?"