Major Championship Totals
6
Masters
1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986
5
PGA Championship
1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1980
4
U.S. Open
1962, 1967, 1972, 1980
3
The Open
1966, 1970, 1978
18
Total Major Championships
About Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus, known as "The Golden Bear," holds the all-time record with 18 professional major championships. His record has stood since his final major victory at the 1986 Masters, where he won at age 46.
Nicklaus also finished second in majors 19 times, demonstrating remarkable consistency across his career. He completed the Career Grand Slam three times and is the only golfer to have won each major at least three times.
His 6 Masters victories are also an all-time record, making Augusta National synonymous with Nicklaus greatness.
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