Some of the data available suggest that Jack Nicklaus’ average driving distance was 276 yards (252 metres) in 1967 and in 1980 it was around 269 yards (245 metres).
No. The US PGA Championship was originally a match play format when first held in 1916 and continued as matchplay up until 1957. It became a 72 hole stroke play event in 1958.
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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