Far Hills, NJ—Jack Nicklaus, the 18-time major champion, was honored as only the fifth golfer to have a room named for him at the United States Golf Association’s headquarters located in the bucolic suburbs of New Jersey.
On a day meant to commemorate his career in golf, the 75-year-old Nicklaus put things into total perspective regarding what he values most. “Golf is a game–family is my life.”
Earlier this year the Golden Bear was honored in being a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal–only the seventh athlete to be honored. The USGA’s new room–for arguably the game’s greatest champion–joins with the likes of Bob Jones, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer and Mickey Wright.
In 2012, the USGA announced all future winners of the Men’s Open would receive the Jack Nicklaus Gold Medal.
Jack Nicklaus Room Named at USGA Museum
Golden Bear becomes only the fifth honored
Jack Nicklaus, the 18-time major champion, was honored as only the fifth golfer to have a room named for him at the United States Golf Association’s headquarters.
Jack Nicklaus won 18 majors—more than anyone else—including the U.S. Open four times. © USGA/John Mummert
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