Who was the first golfer to successfully defend his Masters title?

Jack Nicklaus was the first to successfully defend his Masters title. He won the tournament 6 times including the concurrent years of in 1965 and 1966.

More about Jack Nicklaus at the Masters

Jack Nicklaus is a record holding six-time Masters champion.

He won in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, and 1986.

Currently Jack is one of three golfers to successfully defend his title.

The other two are Tiger woods (2001 and 2002) and Nick Faldo (1989 and 1990).

How many Majors has Jack Nicklaus won?

How many Majors has Nick Faldo won?

How many Majors has Tiger Woods won?