Birth place: Columbus, Ohio
Birth name: Jack William Nicklaus
Father: Louis Charles Nicklaus Jr., a pharmacist
Mother: Helen (Schoener) Nicklaus
Marriage: Barbara Jean (Bash) Nicklaus (July 23, 1960-present)
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2004 – The Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation is formed.
2005 – Retires from tournament competition.
2005 – Is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
2006 – Is inducted into the PGA Professional Hall of Fame.