Why is Jack Nicklaus’ nickname “The Golden Bear”?

Jack Nicklaus was given his nickname by Australian sportswriter Don Lawrence who wrote an article about Jack Nicklaus arriving in Australia in 1961. The headline was: “Golden Bear from U.S. to Arrive Today”.

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Also, the high school Nicklaus went to was the Upper Arlington Golden Bears.

"Well, I’ve been a Golden Bear all my life. I might as well continue to be a Golden Bear." - Jack Nicklaus said.

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