Jack Nicklaus, also known as Golden Bear is an American retired professional golfer and golf course designer.

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Does Jack Nicklaus own Golden Bear?

In the early 1970s, Nicklaus left IMG to set up his own management agency named Golden Bear Inc. Nicklaus owns many companies, one of which is Nicklaus Golf Equipment. The company maufactures equipment in three brands: Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus Signature, and Nicklaus Premium.

The 50th anniversary of Jack Nicklaus’s first major championship victory, the 1962 U.S. Open was in 2012. To celebrate this, Golden Bear Reserve, a Bordeaux-style red blend, was released to mark this milestone.

Is Jack Nicklaus called the Golden Bear?

Jack Nicklaus is also known by his nickname, the Golden Bear.

Why is Jack Nicklaus called Golden Bear?

Nicklaus attended the Upper Arlington High School. Their nickname and mascot are both coincidentally the Golden Bears. In addition, Melbourne Age writer Don Lawrence interviewed Mark McCormack, the founder of IMG.

When McCormack described Nicklaus, Lawrence referred to the “large, strong, and blond” player, as “the Golden Bear.”

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