Most of golf’s finest golfers played in the 20th century. The major championships of the US Open, Masters, UK Open, and PGA Championship were largely dominated by the top-ranked players of the PGA Tour during their respective eras.
The PGA Tour’s annual awards season celebrates the most defining performances at the end of the competitive year. The 2025 Jack Nicklaus Award race feels especially significant, framing the season around the most consistent and impactful players.
When it comes to Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, you’d be hard-pressed to find two golfers as successful as they have been. Nicklaus has 18 majors to his name and won them across the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Rory McIlroy joined an exclusive group when he won The Masters in April, becoming just the sixth player to complete golf’s career Grand Slam – matching a feat first achieved by Jack Nicklaus back in 1966.
Scottie Scheffler stayed on top of the PGA Tour in 2025, collecting six victories – twice as many as anyone else. Ben Griffin finished the season with three PGA Tour wins, matching Rory McIlroy’s total.
Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros, two giants of the game from different sides of the Atlantic, were always likely to create a bit of buzz when paired together.
Nicklaus Companies LLC, the firm named after golf legend Jack Nicklaus, has filed for bankruptcy protection after a jury awarded its founder and former co-chair, Jack Nicklaus $50 million in a defamation case.
As one of the greatest players in the sport’s history, Jack Nicklaus is undoubtedly an authority on golf. Tiger Woods once called him the greatest of all time, and it is hard to argue.
Jack Nicklaus has long admired Adam Scott, both for the way he carries himself and the way he swings a golf club. The two men have met before, and Nicklaus has often praised Scott’s swing and called him one of golf’s true gentlemen.
Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are widely considered two of the greatest golfers ever, with a combined 33 major titles between them. Nicklaus leads the way with 18 of those championships, holding the record for most major wins, while Woods follows closely behind with 15.
Jack Nicklaus is widely regarded as the greatest golfer of all time, and his record at The Masters is a big part of what sets him apart. Nicklaus still holds the record at Augusta National with six green jackets, one more than Tiger Woods.
Fans are debating the PGA Tour’s decision to host its new event, the Biltmore Championship, at the Jack Nicklaus–designed Cliffs at Walnut Cove. The PGA Tour has announced plans to add a third event to the 2026 FedEx Fall season and confirmed that the tournament will take place at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in North Carolina from September 17–20.
Rory McIlroy may have completed the career Grand Slam in 2025, but there is a growing sense he might not reach double digits in major titles. McIlroy’s rise was rapid.
Just before his 90th birthday, Gary Player made a series of bold statements that included a surprising opinion on Bobby Jones. And Jack Nicklaus is likely to disagree with what Player had to say about Jones, who is widely considered one of the best golfers ever.
Player doesn't believe the Big Cat has done enough to top the Golden Bear when it comes to being golf's all-time greatest player
A Florida jury awarded golf legend Jack Nicklaus $50 million in his defamation lawsuit against the Nicklaus Companies. The 85-year-old sued his former business partners, accusing them of making false statements about his alleged connections to LIV Golf and his mental health.
Jack Nicklaus was awarded $50 million by a Florida jury in his lawsuit against his former business, Nicklaus Companies. The suit was filed in response to statements made by company officials during litigation in a suit filed in New York.
The narrative that Jack Nicklaus would help LIV Golf find its footing in the golf world for $750M didn’t sit right with him. He has helped build the modern PGA Tour.
The Ryder Cup is more than a battle between Team USA and Europe; it’s also a stage for sportsmanship. Honoring that spirit, the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award was created to recognize players who show integrity and respect in competition.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus has shared his personal “Mount Rushmore of Golf,” naming the four players he believes best represent the sport’s greatness. While there could be few arguments about his picks, the 18-time major champion sparked debate among fans with one big omission.
Niklaus didn't hold back in his assessment of Scheffler's dominance, and may have hit on an underlying issue in professional golf.
Jack Nicklaus is in Ohio this weekend to watch the top players on the PGA Tour compete in the Memorial Tournament. During Friday's second round, he unleashed an epic rant about the current state of the sport. Nicklaus, the founder of the Memorial Tournament, made an appearance on Golf Channel shortly after Ben Griffin had a mid-round interview.
The Memorial Tournament is a bit younger than some other PGA Tour stops, but it's produced plenty of elite champions, from Tom Watson and Greg Norman to Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler -- and tournament host Jack Nicklaus himself.
The PGA Tour pays a visit to Jack Nicklaus' backyard this week for the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
A golf trip is the ideal iteration of this type of vacation, as courses are often located on resort grounds or in fun cities. We’ve rounded up 22 amazing spots to take a golf trip in the United States.
This weekend at the Masters was a special moment for golf after Rory McIlroy was able to overcome his 11-year major drought and complete the sixth-ever career Grand Slam.
After trying not to "kill anybody" with his ceremonial tee shot Thursday, honorary Masters starter Jack Nicklaus shared his thoughts on the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and some of the sport's biggest names.
Scottie Scheffler on Sunday once again emerged victorious in one of the most difficult golf tournaments of the year, and the legend who hosted it had a great message for the World No. 1 golfer.
Jack Nicklaus is one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game. He hosts the annual Memorial Tournament, and there is always an honoree. Since the tournament was founded in 1976, a group of people called the “Captain’s Club” selects an individual to honor for the tournament.
Jack Nicklaus would like to see the best golfers in the world in the same place more than four times a year, but figuring out how is another matter. Speaking
Here are the two high-priced players we're targeting with outright and finishing position bets for the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.
Nicklaus won three Opens during his career, two of which were played at St. Andrews.
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