One of the iconic accessories of sports history is Jack Nicklaus’ wristwatch. The story of Rolex, the legendary golfer and accompanier many of his victories, had begun incidentally…

The debate about who is the best golf player of all time comes often to the fore. Tiger Woods, which emerged in the 1990s and became the number one phenomenon of golf in the internet age, is the most frequently mentioned name in this debate. Arnold Palmer, who presents a transformative effect like Tiger in the 1950s, and Jack Nicklaus, who managed to win the major tournaments of the sport 18 times, are the other figures that are often mentioned name in this debate. Particularly, the majors; his incredible performances at the Masters, British Open, US Open and PGA Championship put Nicklaus a little ahead of his competitors in terms of success.

Jack Nicklaus, who was born in Ohio in 1940, would be understood how he was talented, when he first picked up bat. Moreover, it was the right time, and the most ever glorious days of golf were approaching. The natural charisma of Arnold Palmer, who was regarded as TV’s first sports superstar, began to reach the masses. While golf was turning into both popular and lucrative pursuit, Nicklaus was the best young player in the United States. He had just made his name in amateur tournaments and, so to speak, intimidated his following rivals. As a matter of fact, he won all cups throughout his career.

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In that period, the recognition of golf was accelerating not only locally, but also on a global scale. So much so that starting from the 1960s, the actor group to be referred to as the “The Big Three” was formed; South African Gary Player also joined to Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. In an interview with Golf Digest, Nicklaus recalled those days, “We were good friends who loved each other very much, but also we were giving of our best to be best.” When it came to finishing tournaments first, Nicklaus was undoubtedly the best. He was nicknamed the Golden Bear because of his blond hair and beefy physique and would not descend from the top till the eighties.