Jack Nicklaus, born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 21, 1940, is a former professional golfer from the United States. Nicklaus has won a record 18 major championships, with 73 victories on the PGA Tour. Before turning pro, he won the U.S. Amateur twice (1959 & 1961) and finished second in the 1960 U.S. Open. Nicklaus began his professional career in 1961 and secured his first PGA Tour win after 17 starts.
In his career, Nicklaus has 73 top-10 finishes and was honored with multiple accolades, including the PGA Player of the Year award (1967, 1972, 1973, 1975, and 1976), the Bob Jones Award (1975), the Payne Stewart Award (2000), and the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award (2008), among others. After turning 50 in 1990, he continued to compete in the Senior PGA Tour (now known as the PGA Tour Champions). In the years following his transition, Nicklaus won titles such as the Senior Players Championship and the Senior PGA Tour's version of the Mercedes Championship in 1994.
Jack Nicklaus' net worth in 2025
Jack Nicklaus' net worth is estimated to be $400 million as of January 2025 (via Celebrity Net Worth).
| Full Name | Jack William Nicklaus |
| Net Worth | $400 million (as per the last update from Celebrity Net Worth) |
| Age | 84 years (as of January 2025) |
| Residence | North Palm Beach, Florida |
| Position | Golfer |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Golf and endorsements |
| Endorsements | Arizona Beverages Company and Terlato Wines |
Jack Nicklaus' endorsements
Jack Nicklaus used his name and likeness on a brand of flavored lemonades produced by Arizona Beverage Company, known as "Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Strawberry Fizz" (via jhmarketplace.com). In 2010, he partnered with Terlato Wines to create a collection of Napa Valley wines, including the Jack Nicklaus Private Reserve (a red blend), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Private Reserve White (a white blend). To commemorate his 1962 U.S. Open victory, Nicklaus released the Golden Bear Reserve, a Bordeaux-style red blend, in 2012, marking the 50th anniversary of his first major championship win (via Celebrity Net Worth).
Jack Nicklaus' other sources of income
Beyond his golf career, Jack Nicklaus has authored multiple golf instructional books, including his autobiography, Golf My Way. Nicklaus also contributed golf columns to Golf Magazine and Golf Digest.
Nicklaus founded and manages the Memorial Tournament in his home state of Ohio, which started in 1976 and is played on a course he designed. Additionally, he owns Nicklaus Golf Equipment, which he founded in 1992. The company has three brands using which it manufactures golf equipment: Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus Signature, and Nicklaus Premium.
Jack Nicklaus' house
Jack Nicklaus' home is located in Jupiter, Florida, as per his interview with the PGA Tour in June 2024. He owned a custom-built home in Aldie, Virginia, that he listed for $2.69 million in 2020, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The property was over 5,500 square feet. In addition, Nicklaus' former mountainside home in Beaver Creek, Colorado, was listed for $8.5 million in 2022, as per Architectural Digest.
Jack Nicklaus' car
In collaboration with Lincoln, Jack Nicklaus helped design a special edition of the Lincoln Town Car, which was released in 1995 (via lcoc.org). The Jack Nicklaus Edition was a luxury sedan. It included special badging, a gold emblem with Nicklaus’ signature, and interior touches reflecting Nicklaus’s influence. The car was produced in limited numbers.
Jack Nicklaus' charity work
Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara founded the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in 2004. Over the years, the foundation has raised over $195 million to advance pediatric initiatives, as per the official website of the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation. Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara also founded the Jack's House Foundation which supports healthcare and education.
In addition to the foundation, Jack Nicklaus supports other charities, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Celebrity Fight Night Foundation, Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, Rotary International, The Miami Project, and UNICEF (via looktothestars.org).
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FAQs on Jack Nicklaus
A. Jack Nicklaus was born on January 21, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
A. Jack Nicklaus is often referred to as "The Golden Bear."
A. Jack Nicklaus turned professional in 1961.
A. Jack Nicklaus has won 18 major championships, including six Masters Tournaments, five PGA Championships, four U.S. Opens, and three British Opens.
