Jack Nicklaus Quiz: The Golden Bear's 18 Major Titles

This Jack Nicklaus quiz walks the fairways with the Golden Bear and his record haul of majors. Play 10 interactive questions on Ohio State, the 1962 US Open playoff with Arnold Palmer, six green jackets, the 1986 Masters at 46, his tally by major, 19 runner-up finishes, the Memorial Tournament and golf course design.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Nickname
What is Jack Nicklaus's nickname?
Total
How many major championships did Nicklaus win?
First
Where did he win his first major in 1962?
Masters
How many Masters titles did he win?
1986
How old was he when he won the 1986 Masters?
PGA
How many PGA Championships did he win?
Open
How many Open Championships did he win?
Second
About how many times did he finish second in majors?
College
Which university did he attend?
Event
Which PGA Tour event did he found?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: What is Jack Nicklaus's nickname?
Answer: The Golden Bear
Arnold Palmer was the King.
Q2: How many major championships did Nicklaus win?
Answer: 18
It is the men's record.
Q3: Where did he win his first major in 1962?
Answer: US Open at Oakmont
He beat Arnold Palmer in a playoff.
Q4: How many Masters titles did he win?
Answer: Six
It is a tournament record.
Q5: How old was he when he won the 1986 Masters?
Answer: 46
He became its oldest champion.
Q6: How many PGA Championships did he win?
Answer: Five
That ties a record.
Q7: How many Open Championships did he win?
Answer: Three
Two came at St Andrews.
Q8: About how many times did he finish second in majors?
Answer: 19
It shows his consistency.
Q9: Which university did he attend?
Answer: Ohio State
He grew up in Columbus.
Q10: Which PGA Tour event did he found?
Answer: The Memorial Tournament
It is played at Muirfield Village.

Jack Nicklaus Quiz – The Golden Bear's 18 Major Titles

Jack Nicklaus grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and attended Ohio State. In 1962 he won his first major, the US Open at Oakmont, beating Arnold Palmer in a playoff.

He went on to win a record 18 majors: six Masters, five PGA Championships, four US Opens and three Open Championships. He also finished second in majors 19 times.

At 46 he won the 1986 Masters, becoming its oldest champion. Known as the Golden Bear, he founded the Memorial Tournament and designed hundreds of golf courses. Many fans still call him the greatest golfer of all time.

What This Quiz Teaches

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Where he grew up
How many majors he won
Which majors he won
What happened in 1986
What he built later

Did You Know?

Tiger Woods has 15 majors, three short of Nicklaus.
His rivalry with Arnold Palmer helped grow golf on TV.
His wife Barbara is a well-known golf figure.
He won majors across four decades.
He played his last Open at St Andrews in 2005.