Nobody has won more Masters titles than Jack Nicklaus, with the legendary 18-time Major winner boasting six Green Jackets.
Nicklaus enjoyed more success around Augusta National than anyone else, and his list of records is quite astounding. From most wins to most birdies and eagles made and plenty in between.
We take a look at 17 Masters records the Golden Bear still holds today – and he may well end up holding some forever.
Jack Nicklaus Masters records:
1. Most wins – 6
Nicklaus won The Masters in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1986. Tiger Woods is second with five victories.
2. Oldest winner – 46 years 82 days, 1986
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Nicklaus turned back the clock in 1986 with a final round round 65 (−7) that included a back nine of 30 (−6) to seal his sixth Green Jacket with a one-stroke victory over Tom Kite and Greg Norman.
3. Most birdies – 506
4. Most eagles – 24
Nicklaus’ career eagles record includes three on par 4s and 21 on par 5s. His record is two more than Raymond Floyd in second with 22.
5. Most cuts made – 37
Nicklaus’ record of 37 cuts made at The Masters is an incredibly impressive one. It’s a record he is currently six clear of the next best – Fred Couples. The 1992 champion has made 31 Masters cuts, while Gary Player is in third with 30 cuts made.
6. Most 72 holes below par – 22
Nicklaus’ record most tournaments under par includes an incredible ten in a row from 1970. He’s three clear of Phil Mickelson, who is on 19.
7. Most 72 holes par or better – 24
Nicklaus again leads Phil Mickelson in this category, with Lefty on 20.
8. Most subpar rounds – 71
The Golden Bear has over 70 rounds under par in The Masters from 163 rounds played. That means he’s shot under par in The Masters in 43.56% of his rounds.
9. Rounds under 70 – 39
The par at Augusta is 72, meaning he’s shot three-under or better 39 times. That equates to 23.93% of his rounds.
10. Two eagles on one par 4 in same tournament – Hole 5, 1st and 3rd round 1995
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This is surely one that will never be matched. Nicklaus made an eagle 2 on the 5th hole TWICE during the 1995 Masters.
The par 4 measured 435 yards and he holed it on the fly from 180 yards with a 5-iron in round one and then holed a 7-iron from 163 yards two days later.
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