Jack Nicklaus Museum

06/02/2026

Starting with this week, the Jack Nicklaus Museum will feature an expanded Memorial Tournament display in celebration of its 50th edition. The museum is open Tournament week Tue - Sat from 9-5.

05/15/2026

Did You Know -
The PGA Championship:

Did you know that Jack Nicklaus shares the record for PGA Championship wins - 5 - with the legendary Walter Hagen. Nicklaus won it in 1963 (Dallas Ath. Club), 1971 (PGA National GC), 1973 (Canterbury GC), 1975 (Firestone GC), and in 1980 (Oak Hill CC).

05/06/2026

50th Memorial Tournament
We are one month away from the 50th Memorial Tournament. Jack Nicklaus founded this event in 1976 to bring top tournament golf to Central Ohio and to pay tribute to the history of the sport. Starting with Bobby Jones, the Memorial Tournament each year has honored individuals from golf that have made an impact on the sport. The Jack Nicklaus Museum tells the story of this event in its Memorial Tournament Gallery.

04/10/2026

1986 Masters
40 years ago today, Jack Nicklaus began play at the 1986 Masters. His performance that week has become legend. The 46-year-old Golden Bear summoned all his skill & experience to claim his record sixth Green Jacket.

At 46 years old… they said he was finished.Then he did the impossible.In 1986 at The Masters Tournament, Jack Nicklaus delivered one of the greatest comeback...

04/10/2026

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Welcome to Under the Umbrellas, a daily conversational series diving into the Tournament's iconic traditions, style and culture with host Kira K. Dixon.In th...

04/10/2026

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Honorary Starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson meet with the media following Thursday's Honorary Starter Ceremony.---Since 1934, the Masters Tou...

04/09/2026

The Honorary Starters for the 90th Masters Tournament (2026) are Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson. 

This trio will hit the ceremonial opening tee shots on the first hole at Augusta National Golf Club to officially kick off the tournament on Thursday morning, April 9, 2026. The Honorary Starters Ceremony is scheduled to begin around 7:25–7:30 a.m. EDT. 

They have served in this role together since 2022 (following Lee Elder’s participation in 2021), continuing a long-standing Masters tradition that dates back to 1963. Between them, they boast 11 Masters green jackets: Nicklaus with 6, Player with 3, and Watson with 2. Nicklaus has been an honorary starter since 2010, Player since 2012, and Watson since 2022. 

Quick History of the Tradition
The practice began with Jock Hutchison and Fred McLeod in 1963. Over the decades, legends like Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, and Arnold Palmer have taken part. After Palmer’s passing in 2016, Nicklaus and Player continued, with Watson joining to form the current group. In some earlier years, starters even played a few holes, but today it’s a short, symbolic drive to open the event. 

This ceremonial start remains one of the most cherished moments in golf, honoring the game’s greats while setting the stage for the year’s first major.

02/20/2026

Gerald A. Goodson
1945-2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our first Director & guiding light, Gerald A. Goodson. Through his fine organizational skills & determination Gerald headed the establishment of the Jack Nicklaus Museum in 2002. Without his leadership the project would never have become a reality. He leaves a legacy of integrity & commitment to excellence that continues to shape the Museum to this day. He will be greatly missed.

Devoted husband, nature lover, traveler, scuba diver, hiker, racing fan, computer guy, mentor, diligent, meticulous, North Carolinian.

02/03/2026

George Low putter

64 years ago at the Phoenix Open, Jack Nicklaus first used his soon to be famous George Low putter. This became his most successful putter, which he used to win a record 15 of his 18 professional majors.

01/21/2026

Happy Birthday to the Golden Bear!