If you'd asked me at 30 where I'd be during the Masters when I was 46, I'd have pictured myself on a… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
Nick O'Leary loves to compete. His work ethic is fantastic, and that's what I like about him. He works, and works, and… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
When you lip out several putts in a row, you should never think that means that you're putting well. When you're putting… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
If somebody says they don't watch the leaderboard, I don't buy that, I'm sorry. Because you've got to know where you are… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I knew that if I kept the pressure on and didn't do anything stupid I would probably win. — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
If you're going to be a player people will remember, you have to win the Open at St. Andrews. — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
Barbara [my wife] and I said a long time ago that if we were in a position to help somebody, it would… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
Pressure is what you live for...if you are going to be successful in life, you're going to have pressure. — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I don't know if I'll ever do it again or not, but frankly I don't really care. — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
You can win tournaments when you're mechanical, but golf is a game of emotion and adjustment. If you're not aware of what's… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
None of my 22 grandchildren have genetics played. Three of my four boys were golf pros, but I think they all sort… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
Ask yourself how many shots you would have saved if you always developed a strategy before you hit, always played within your… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
[My boys] they're all different. Jackie was very competitive. He was a tough kid - a little bit like Nick. Steve was… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
If there is one thing I have learned during my years as a professional, it is that the only thing constant about… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I don't play much golf anymore. I can't - if I break 80, I'm doing pretty well. — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
If I had only one more round to play, I would choose to play it at Pebble Beach. I've loved this course… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
To sink a six-foot putt with thirty million people looking over your shoulder, convince yourself that, if you miss it, you will… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
Over the first three rounds you're playing the course. In the final round, if you're in contention, you're playing the man. — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
If a guy is a good athlete, he'll end up being a pretty decent golfer if he just takes it up. But… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I love the golf courses because it brought the best out of me. It made me prepare, made me work at it,… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I never went into a tournament or round of golf thinking I had to beat a certain player. I had to beat… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
If you design something pretty with good golf shots in it, then I think that's the combination that creates a really nice… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I never used golf as a job. I used it as a game. I always thought if I played the game well,… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
My kids all do love to hunt and fish. When they get together, I think that's what they get together more for than anything… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I don't think you would have missed that putt, but in these circumstances, I would never give you the opportunity. — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I've said many times before that Pebble Beach is a wonderful thinking-man's golf course. That is why it is such a great U.S. Open… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I came back and in '63, I was at the British Open, trying to win my first British Open. And I had what I… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
My workout was playing other sports and I always played tennis, football, basketball, threw a baseball - I was always doing something to keep… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
You have to watch your handicap. My son Steve says, "Never make a putt you don't have to." — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
Whether it's pool or Ping Pong, I can't stand to have my kids beat me. Especially Ping Pong! And when they beat me, they… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
If you'd asked me at 30 where I'd be during the Masters when I was 46, I'd have pictured myself on a boat fishing,… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
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