Tag Archives: Jack Nicklaus
When They Were Young
By Lee Pace Ben Hogan was a 30-year-old journeyman when the PGA Tour came to Pinehurst in March 1940. Hogan had been playing for eight years and didn’t have a win to show for it. He was out of money — and confidence. If he didn’t crack the winner’s circle that year, he was going […]
Jack Nicklaus to Join GAM’s Centennial Season
Golf Association of Michigan Plans #GAM100 Celebration Events all year long Jack Nicklaus will join Michigan golfers in June to help celebrate GAM’s first 100 years. Nicklaus will headline a June 17 gala fundraiser that includes golf at Oakland Hills Country Club. Opportunities will be made available for ticketed reservations to play the famed South Course that day, and for meeting Nicklaus. […]
Grandville’s Josh Gibson Earns Jack Nicklaus Award
Submitted by Alan Babbitt Jack Nicklaus looked up to Hope College golfer Josh Gibson as he presented him the NCAA Division III Player of the Year Award – prompting a quick quip about the weather up there. The playful question — as well as compliments — from the golfing legend added a few more unforgettable moments […]
PGA & Whirlpool Create Jack & Barbara Nicklaus Award
The PGA of America and Whirlpool Corporation honored the commitment and legacy of golf’s greatest icon through the creation of the Jack and Barbara Nicklaus KitchenAid Senior PGA Champions for Change Scholarship Program. An annual scholarship of $25,000 will be granted each year through 2024 to one member of the Benton Harbor community who has graduated with […]