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Jan 23, 2026 | Edition #162
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player dominated professional golf for a better part of the last century. On Golden Bear’s 86th birthday, the Black Knight penned an emotional note toward his rival and friend. Read about that, along with Justin Thomas’s comeback update, and more in today’s edition.
Let's dive in...
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Gary Player Calls Jack Nicklaus “The Greatest Gentleman” |
The Black Knight honored his rival and friend on his 86th birthday. |
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As you read above, Gary Player also called Jack Nicklaus his “greatest rival.” And that makes us curious…
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Jack Nicklaus used the same MacGregor Tommy Armour 3-wood for 37 years. Between 1958 and 1997, Golden Bear won 18 majors and 73 PGA Tour titles. The famed 3-wood was in his bag during every one of his victories. In fact, Till 1981, it had the same grip, and in 1987, Nicklaus changed the shaft after he broke it.
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