Jack Nicklaus once talked about The Open Championship. (Image via Getty)
Jack Nicklaus has one of the best records in the history of The Open Championship. The Golden Bear won three Open Championships in his eventful career, in 1966, 1970 and 1978. Apart from the three Claret Jugs, the legendary golfer recorded 6th or better on 17 appearances in the competition from 1963 to 1980, including seven runners-up.
Nicklaus’ outstanding consistency and success in The Open has always been a topic of discussion among golf fans. Despite being arguably the best player in the competition’s history, the ace golfer wasn’t always in praise of the event. Interestingly, the 18-time Major champion once called the event’s conditions “something of a lottery.”
Recalling his trips to the St. Andrews and Muirfield courses, Nicklaus said that the event has always presented “endless variety of mental and shot making challenges.” He even stated that British golf gradually helped him become a better shot maker.
