Name: Jack Nicklaus vs. Arnold Palmer | 1962 U.S. Open
Uploaded: 2025-06-10T14:15:45.000Z
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Description: In 1962, a then 22-year-old Jack Nicklaus defeated Arnold Palmer in a playoff at Oakmont Country Club. The U.S. Open was Nicklaus’ first PGA TOUR victory and marked a symbolic “changing of the guard” moment for the game.

Check out Jack Nicklaus' best shots and moments from competing in 'The Skins Games' over the years.

Jack Nicklaus' best moments from 'The Skins Game'

In 1962, a then 22-year-old Jack Nicklaus defeated Arnold Palmer in a playoff at Oakmont Country Club. The U.S. Open was Nicklaus’ first PGA TOUR victory and marked a symbolic “changing of the guard” moment for the game.

Jack Nicklaus vs. Arnold Palmer | 1962 U.S. Open

Go behind the scenes with the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 winner Scottie Scheffler as he celebrates with his family, Jack and Barbara Nicklaus and discusses back-to-back titles at Jack’s Place.

Mic’d up with the Memorial winner Scottie Scheffler

Prior to the start of the 2025 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Jack Nicklaus talks about developing Muirfield Village Golf Club and cultivating community in Dublin.

Jack Nicklaus on growing the Dublin community through the Memorial

In 1994, Shell's Wonderful World of Golf hosted a matchup for the ages at the iconic Pinehurst No. 2, featuring golf legends Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus emerged victorious with a 67, while Palmer shot a 74.

Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus play historic matchup at Pinehurst No. 2

During the final-round broadcast of the 2024 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, tournament host Jack Nicklaus gets emotional as he joins the commentary booth to announce that his wife, Barbara Nicklaus, will be named the 2025 tournament honoree.

Jack Nicklaus announces wife Barbara as the 2025 Memorial honoree

Prior to the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2024, Jack Nicklaus talks about the significance of winning the tournament and how it enhances players' careers. 

Jack Nicklaus on what winning the Memorial signifies for player resumes, legacy

Prior to the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2024, Jack Nicklaus describes what he believes was the most important moment of his career and how that shaped his confidence.

Jack Nicklaus on the most important moment of his career

Check out notable players receiving handshakes from Jack Nicklaus on the 18th hole at Muirfield Village Golf Club after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday throughout the years.


Jack Nicklaus’ traditional winners’ handshakes at the Memorial

In the final round of the 1984 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Andy Bean missed a winning putt in regulation that forced a playoff with Jack Nicklaus, then missed a short putt to extend his playoff with Nicklaus, ultimately giving The Golden Bear his 72nd PGA TOUR title.

Jack Nicklaus defeats Andy Bean in playoff to win the Memorial

In 1977, Jack Nicklaus won his first Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, one year after it began, to claim his 64th PGA TOUR title.

Jack Nicklaus wins for the first time at the Memorial

During the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship 2024, three-time PLAYERS winner Jack Nicklaus stops by the first tee to greet fans and players, including Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Scottie Scheffler.

Jack Nicklaus stops by first tee at THE PLAYERS

During the opening round of THE PLAYERS Championship 2024, Jack Nicklaus talks about the significance of the tournament and the transformation of TPC Sawgrass over the years.


Jack Nicklaus’ interview during Round 1 of THE PLAYERS

In the opening round of THE PLAYERS Championship 2024, three-time champion Jack Nicklaus makes a surprise appearance on the first tee to celebrate the tournament’s 50th anniversary.

Jack Nicklaus greets players on first tee at THE PLAYERS

After the opening round of the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship, J.R. Smith participated in a Celebrity Challenge on Thursday night at The Oasis Short Course, catching up with Jack Nicklaus and going low with partners Austin Eckroat and Roger Clemens at host course El Cardonal at Diamante in Mexico. 

J.R. Smith plays celebrity challenge with Jack Nicklaus and Austin Eckroat

Prior to the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2023, Jack Nicklaus talks about how Muirfield Village Golf Club has changed since the 2022 event, with a new maintenance area added, as well as changes to the tees on Nos. 16 and 17.

Jack Nicklaus on the changes to Muirfield Village ahead of the Memorial Tournament

Considered one of the greatest to ever play golf, check out the consistency in 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus’ swing from his amateur days in 1958 to his most recent appearance on PGA TOUR Champions in 2022.


Jack Nicklaus’ golf swing compilation since 1958

At the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, fans will get a chance to try Arnold Palmer’s custom Wilson Dyna-Powered golf clubs, many of which he worked on himself.

A close look at Arnold Palmer’s golf clubs

During the final round broadcast of The Honda Classic 2023, Jack Nicklaus joins Dan Hicks and Paul Azinger to discuss topics ranging from the future of the tournament, redesigning holes at PGA National, the mindset coming down the stretch on Sunday and running the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation with his wife, Barbara.

Jack Nicklaus' interview during Round 4 broadcast at Honda

After making par on the 72nd hole to shoot even-par 72 in the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2022, Billy Horschel celebrates with his wife and kids, and shakes Jack Nicklaus’ hand as he’s congratulated on a four-shot victory.

Billy Horschel celebrates win with Jack Nicklaus and family at the Memorial 

Take a look at some of the past champions of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, as well as what it means to the players who win a tournament hosted by Jack Nicklaus.

The history of the Memorial Tournament

Prior to the 2022 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Jack Nicklaus talks about the wide range of emerging young stars on the PGA TOUR while comparing them to past generations in golf.

Jack Nicklaus on emerging young stars on PGA TOUR before the Memorial

The 1983 Skins Game was the first of it’s kind, hosted at the Desert Highlands in Scottsdale, Arizona, featuring Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Tom Watson. Check out the best shots and highlights from the incredible event.


Nicklaus, Palmer, Player and Watson | 1983 Skins Game

62-time PGA TOUR Arnold Palmer was told many times during his career to tweak and change his golf swing. Director of Instruction at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, John O’Leary III, talks about Palmer’s internal belief in himself and his swing and how he has influenced the next generation of golfers to “swing their swing.”

Arnold Palmer | Swing your swing

The par-5 6th hole at Bay Hill Club & Lodge is one of the most unique and daunting holes in all of golf. 62-time PGA TOUR winner Arnold Palmer tells a story about taking on the hole when he was a young boy. As the game and players have evolved, more and more players have grown to test their limits at the par-5 6th hole, with none more exciting than Bryson DeChambeau’s drives in the 3rd and 4th round of the 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. DeChambeau talks about the hole and what prompted him to take on the epic challenge.

The evolution of No. 6 at Bay Hill and DeChambeau’s impact in 2021

62-time PGA TOUR Arnold Palmer was told many times during his career to tweak and change his golf swing. Director of Instruction at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, John O’Leary III, talks about Palmer’s internal belief in himself and his swing and how he has influenced the next generation of golfers such as Jon Rahm, Jim Furyk, Hideki Matsuyama and much more to “swing their swing.”

Unique swings on the PGA TOUR

Arnold Palmer made a career out of executing daring shots and hitting big drives. That dates to his childhood, when a member at Latrobe Country Club would pay young Arnie a nickel to drive her ball over a ditch.

Arnold Palmer’s first on-course earnings

Anne Bogenrief, a volunteer at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, was honored as the 2021 PGA TOUR Volunteer of the Year. Tournament hosts Jack and Barbara Nicklaus surprised Bogenrief with the award during an annual celebration for the tournament. Bogenrief was presented with an inscribed crystal and the opportunity to donate funds to the charity of her choice on behalf of the PGA TOUR.

Jack and Barbara Nicklaus surprise 2021 PGA TOUR Volunteer of the Year with award

The Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon, which is being introduced at this year’s Ryder Cup, will go to the player from each team who sees the bigger picture and who makes better decisions critical to sportsmanship, teamwork and performance.

Introducing the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon

Prior to the 2021 Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, Bubba Watson surprises Jack and Barbara Nicklaus with a yellow shafted driver during the pro-am, which will help raise funds for Play Yellow - a Children’s Miracle Network campaign. As a player ambassador for Play Yellow, Bubba Watson will help raise funds for the 10 million kids treated at local children’s hospitals every year. 

Bubba Watson surprises Jack and Barbara Nicklaus with yellow driver at the Memorial

The 561 yard par-4 15th hole at Muirfield Village Golf Club has always presented its challenges, but after a renovation that reduces the advantage for long hitters and makes water more of a factor, there are even more obstacles to consider. Hear from Jack Nicklaus and his team as they discuss the specific changes that will make No. 15 one of the most exciting holes throughout the 2021 Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide. 

All-access story of the redesigned par-5 15h hole at Muirfield Village

American Dunes Golf Club is a newly reworked Jack Nicklaus designed golf course in Grand Haven, Michigan, which was built with a higher purpose than most golf courses. In 2007, Lt. Colonel Dan Rooney founded the Folds of Honor foundation, a foundation that was created to honor and support the families of fallen. 11 years later, Rooney met his childhood hero, Jack Nicklaus, and together they have built a spectacular golf course that honors all who have sacrificed their lives for their country.

The inspiration behind American Dunes Golf Club

Hear from J.J. Spaun, Keegan Bradley, Cameron Young and more TOUR stars as they self-reflect and give themselves a letter grade to cap off their 2025 PGA TOUR season.
 

Players self-grade their 2025 seasons on TOUR 

Follow Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron after their victory at the 2025 PNC Championship.

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

 Check out swings from Team Daly, Team Annika and more dynamic duos in the 2025 PNC Championship.

One swing from every team at PNC Championship

Three-time PGA TOUR winner Boo Weekley goes in-depth on his golf swing, sharing which techniques he uses for different clubs. 

How I Built This | Boo Weekley

Relive some of the most unbelievable shots from the 2025 PGA TOUR season, including gnarly bunker shots, epic hole-outs and lucky breaks.

Craziest shots from 2025 season

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Scottie Scheffler edges Rory McIlroy in the captain's challenge to earn a victory for his team.

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Captain Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of the bunker, and teammate Shane Lowry converts it for an up-and-down in the team relay.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Luke Clanton, playing on Captain Scottie Scheffler's team, hits the green from 170 yards with both a 3-wood and gap wedge.

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Scottie Scheffler, Luke Clanton, Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns contribute to a 30-second par in the timed shootout.

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

Family over everything. Watch some of the best family moments over the years at the PNC Championship, featuring Team Woods, Team Daly and others.
 

All-time best family moments at the PNC Championship

Five-time PGA TOUR Champions winner Rocco Mediate goes in-depth on his unique golf swing, sharing insight on staying true to what works for him, however unconventional.

How I Built This | Rocco Mediate

Golf is hard, and even the best players on the PGA TOUR are relatable at times. Check out some of the best “golf is hard” moments from 2025, excluding majors and including shanks, bad lies and just plain old bad shots.

Best of ‘Golf is Hard’ from 2025

Relive Scottie Scheffler's incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Scheffler, his caddie Ted Scott and his competitors. Scheffler won six times in 2025, including the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, the PGA Championship, The Open Championship and the BMW Championship.

An in-depth look at Scheffler’s 2025 season

In the fall of 2024, Jeremy Wu was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma. Jeremy was cleared in February 2025 and caddied for his brother Dylan Wu at Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, where he would go on to earn a PGA TOUR card via a playoff.

Cancer survivor Jeremy Wu caddies for brother Dylan en route to TOUR card at Q-School

Check out Viktor Hovland’s best shots from his stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season.

Viktor Hovland’s best shots from 2025 season

Check out all the best shots from John Daly and John Daly II from the PNC Championship, including tight approaches, clutch putts and their winning moment from their PNC win in 2021.

Team Daly's all-time best shots from PNC Championship

Luke Clanton earned his PGA TOUR card after his junior season at Florida State University via the PGA TOUR University Accelerated program. But his path to the PGA TOUR was forged from humble beginnings at the public-access Country Club of Miami. David Clanton, Luke's father, breaks down Luke's beginnings here.