Jack Nicklaus turns 70: Essays, photos, videos and more

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Jan. 21, 2010

It's Jack Nicklaus' 70th birthday today (Jan. 21). That milestone gives us another reason to celebrate the Golden Bear and all that he has meant to golf. PGATOUR.COM has a treasure trove of presents in honor of the special day.

Photos: The Extraordinary Life of Jack Nicklaus
The Jack Nicklaus Museum and Nicklaus associate Jim Mandeville shared several behind-the-scene images of the golf great. We've put together unique photos of Nicklaus on the course and outside the ropes. You do not want to miss this opportunity to see Jack in some of the earliest childhood moments, along with photos of his family.

Click here to start your tour of the photo gallery
Essays: Special thoughts from special people
PGATOUR.COM recently asked some of the people close to the Golden Bear for their thoughts on various aspects of Nicklaus' life. Here is what they gave us:
ARNOLD PALMER on Nicklaus as a golf ambassador Click to read Palmer essay
TOM WATSON on Nicklaus as a competitor Click to read Watson essay
PETE DYE on Nicklaus as a course architect Click to read Dye essay
JACK NICKLAUS II on Nicklaus as a family man and father Click to read Nicklaus II essay
Videos of Jack
Jack Nicklaus course design Click for video
Jack Nicklaus, family man Click for video
Jack Nicklaus, the early years Click for video
Jack Nicklaus' childhood Click for video
Jack Nicklaus and the Memorial Tournament Click for video
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Some of Jack's fellow competitors and friends on the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour, such as Gary Player and Ben Crenshaw, offered up their best wishes for his milestone 70th birthday. Click to read
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