That's sort of overkill. We've had 70 years of the Ryder Cup, and it's gotten along just fine. The pendulum will swing… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
In 1979, when I was 39, I had such a bad year, I thought it was all over. Thankfully it wasn't. — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
When I look back on when I grew up, not even football players lifted weights. That was back 50 years ago. — 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
None of the guys did anything. We never did anything. I never really got into the workout room until I was about… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I play the Father/Son every year on the PGA TOUR Champions. I split it between Jackie and Gary as my playing partners. — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
1960, I was 20 years old, and I was leading the U.S. Open. Now, I wasn't leading by several strokes, but I… — 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
Through years of experience I have found that air offers less resistance than dirt. — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
We also play a Father/Son at home and I play with Steve, too. I try to mix it up. We play two… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I played in a basketball league until I was 40 years old. I played every Monday night and the guys would say,… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I like to catch fish and release them. I probably haven't killed a fish that I've caught in sport fishing for 20… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
For years, I never thought I needed a short game. Finally I just decided to do something about it. I needed to… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I think you've all heard my story about my daughter and how we felt Children's Hospital saved her life when she was… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
I was never satisfied if I didn't win a major. I mean, not that year or any major I played, I wasn't… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
That "I don't give a darn" attitude is probably why I've shot so many good final rounds over the years when I… — 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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