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 the best moments of all time from The American Express, including David Duval's memorable 59 and Arnold Palmer shooting his age at 71. 
 

Best moments from The American Express

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

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Ryan Gerard shares his insight on finding success at each stage of his career, how he refuses to take his place in the game of golf for granted and his mental approach to being competitive at the highest level.

Ryan Gerard on learning resilience in journey to PGA TOUR

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Shane Lowry speaks on why he consistently plays so well at PGA National and what he enjoys about playing Florida golf at large.

Shane Lowry on why he plays so well in the Florida Swing 

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Luke Clanton reflects on his mindset after a sub-par start to the 2026 season by his standards. Clanton talks about how he handles playing good golf versus bad golf and his illness that led to a withdrawal from the 2026 The American Express.

Luke Clanton reflects on slow start to season, developing his process

Watch as Jim Furyk relives the best moments from his runner-up finish at THE PLAYERS Championship in 2019. At 48 years old, Furyk made an epic run to end the tournament at 15-under par, one shot behind the winner Rory McIlroy.

Jim Furyk relives runner-up finish at THE PLAYERS Championship in 2019

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Brooks Koepka talks about what went into his switch from a blade to a mallet-style putter at the WM Phoenix Open and how he has been adjusting to the new style. Koepka switched into a TaylorMade Spider mallet, moving away from a traditional Scotty Cameron blade-style putter which he used variations of to win his five major championships.

Brooks Koepka talks switch to TaylorMade Spider mallet putter

Watch as Ben Griffin and Ryan Gerard try to name every player inside the top 100 from the 2025 FedExCup standings.
 

Ben Griffin, Ryan Gerard try to name every player in FedExCup top 100

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Brooks Koepka talks about getting his son, Crew, his first real set of golf clubs and the joy of watching him pick up golf and other sports like hockey, evoking Team USA star Jack Hughes after taking an accidental high stick to the face.

Brooks Koepka on his son getting his first set of real golf clubs

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Brooks Koepka talks about reconnecting with players on TOUR, getting to know all the new faces and how impressed he is by the game of young stars like Chris Gotterup.

Brooks Koepka on reconnecting with players on TOUR, impressiveness of Chris Gotterup

In Match 12 of Season 2 of TGL, Adam Scott dials in a close approach shot on the par-4 13th hole "Stinger." Scott would lead his Boston Common squad to a playoff-clinching win over New York Golf Club.

Adam Scott dialed in at TGL Season 2 debut

In Match 12 of Season 2 of TGL, Keegan Bradley puts a perfect approach shot near the flag on the par-3 12th hole, "Set in Stone," and winks at the camera. Bradley's Boston Common Golf would defeat New York Golf Club handily as the push for the TGL playoffs heats up.

Keegan Bradley gives a wink after tight approach at TGL

Join Corey Pavin as he breaks down his iconic 129-yard, hole-out at PGA National’s 18th hole en route to a playoff win at the 1992 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.

Corey Pavin relives hole-out to force playoff during 1992 Cognizant Classic victory

In Match 11 of Season 2 of TGL, Shane Lowry hits a near-perfect tee shot up the ramp, nearly holing out as it rolls back down on the unique hole "Cenote." The Bay Golf Club would earn a pivotal win over New York Golf Club in Match 11.
 

Shane Lowry scares the hole on 'Cenote' at TGL 

 Golfbet's Chris Breece and Will Gray explain the key stats behind why you should be betting on the first-round leaderboard this week at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.

Golfbet tip: Bet early wave in the first round at Cognizant Classic

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman goes through three players and three markets he's eyeing this week at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.

Running with Rick: Eye these three players at Cognizant Classic

 Ian Holt joins Matt Every on "The Drop" to break down his wins in two of the first three events of the 2026 season.

Korn Ferry Tour star Ian Holt stops by 'The Drop' to talk hot start to 2026

Scott Hamilton, swing coach for Jacob Bridgeman, spoke with “The Drop” presented by SERVPRO host Chantel McCabe about the changes he made to Bridgeman’s swing to help him earn his first PGA TOUR victory.
 

Jacob Bridgeman’s swing coach joins ‘The Drop’ to talk The Genesis win

In Match 9 of Season 2 of TGL, Boston Common's Rory McIlroy drains a 30-foot putt for bogey to prevent his team from losing the hole against Atlanta Drive.

Rory McIlroy drains massive putt at TGL

In Match 10 of Season 2 of TGL, Atlanta Drive's Patrick Cantlay drops a beautiful flop shot next to the pin, then LAGC's Tommy Fleetwood answers with a flag-out, chip-in to tie the hole.