Jack Nicklaus is widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. We have put together a Jack Nicklaus quiz that will put your knowledge of him to the test. This includes 10 trivia questions about his life and career.
Jack Nicklaus Quiz
Instructions: All you have to do is answer the trivia questions below and at the very end of the quiz, it will let you know what you scored. It will automatically move you on to the next question after you select your answer. After you are done, keep scrolling as we have the questions and answers with some more context.
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Jack Nicklaus Trivia: Questions And Answers
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1) What Was The First Major That He Won?
The first Major Championship that Nicklaus won was the U.S Open in 1962. He beat Arnold Palmer in a playoff. His second Major win came a year later at the Masters.
2) How Many Times Did He Win The U.S Open?
Nicklaus won the U.S Open 4 times in his career (1962, 1967, 1972, and 1980).
3) Where Did He Attend University Before Going Pro?
Nicklaus attended Ohio State University before he turned pro. His dad, Charlie, played college football at Ohio State. Jack was also born in Columbus, Ohio.
4) How Many Times Did He Win The Masters?
Nicklaus won the Masters 6 times in his career (1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, and 1986). The Masters would prove to be the Major tournament that Jack had the most success at.
5) Who Has More Wins On The PGA Tour, Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods?
The answer is Tiger Woods, who currently has 82 wins on the PGA Tour. Nicklaus finished his career with 73 wins, which puts him in third place.
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6) How Many Times Did Jack Nicklaus Win The PGA Championship?
Nicklaus won the PGA Championship 5 times in his career (1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, and 1980). This was the Major Tournament that he was second-best at, behind the Masters.
7) How Many Times Was He The Captain Of Team U.S.A At The Ryder Cup?
Nicklaus was the Ryder Cup captain twice in his career (in 1983 and 1987).
8) How Many Times Did He Win The NCAA Championship?
Nicklaus was the NCAA individual Champion one time for Ohio State. This was in 1961.
9) How Many Times Did He Win The British Open?
Nicklaus won the British Open 3 times in his career (1966, 1970, and 1978). This proved to be the Major Championship that he won the least in his career.
10) What Was The Final Major That He Won Before Retiring?
The final Major Championship that Nicklaus won was the Masters in 1986. He beat both Tom Kite and Greg Norman, who finished one stroke behind him.
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