Jack Nicklaus: I lost millions building my brand

[@jameshogue1639]

My twin brother and I walked with Jack to the next hole right after he eagled the previous hole in a tournament in Naples, Fl. He was talking to us . We were asking him questions. What a thrill for us to meet him.

[@majorsmythe1]

Greatest champion ever. Greatest mind for the sport ever. This guy could hit it 300 yards with a wooden driver, steel shaft, and a balata ball !!!. Some pros cannot do that even with todays hyped up technology. Thee best ever, and a man with CLASS.

[@georgesouthwick7000]

I agree complete. Hard to imagine that not that long ago “experts” had Tiger Woods replacing him as the greatest ever. People should remember becoming the greatest ever at anything, is a marathon, not a sprint.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

I don't buy the equipment argument as there's just no way to tell...I mean by that logic we could say Bobby Jones is the goat and it's never gonna be a winnable argument (i.e., if someone comes along and wins 25 majors, the equipment argument stoll stands up)...tiger hit 320+ yard drives with late 90s equipment and spinny balls, he'd have been just fine in that era, this is tiger woods were tslking about, hes talented and hard working enough to make his game elite with any equipment.. honestly it's a good thing tiger and jack played in different eras or they would have kept beating each other and we wouodnt get to see their true greatness...not to mention jack alone ruined the major count for guys like palmer and player, imagine if you throw tiger in...I feel like the goat argument we have to look at what the players themselves can affect (tiger can't affect his competition nor his equipment just like jack couldn't affect his as im sure he dealt with a lot of the same arguments when he was coming up being compated to the legends before him) The only facts I can surmise are this... 1. They're both the best of their Era...period. and they're the two best ever. 2. Jack's a better person (altho tiger has gotten humbled latelt and frankly I don't know what I'd do with a billion dollars and porn stars throwing themselves at me at the age of 21, easy to say I'd be all class, but I was pretty stupid when I was young and I didn't have the temptations of limitless money nor endless women salivating over me), still I wouldn't want my son looking to his younger days as a role model 3. During their prime tiger was more dominant than jack...Jack was hands down the best but not by as wide a margin as tiger, when tiger won. Tiger embarrassed everyone. Ive looked at it like this jack is the greatest professional golfer to ever live, he is the most successful ever, and he stands at the top of the most sought after stat in golf (majors won)...among competitive golf he's the goat Tiger, on the other hand, is the greatest player I've ever seen...he did things thought to not be humanly possible and when his head was right and he wasn't injured, as a pure player of the game, he's the best ever...so much so the game was never played nor viewed the same since he came around In competition, Jack's the goat, on any given day on a golf course, tigers the goat as far as what he can do with the club and ball... In any sport, the goat isn't necessarily the best player of all time, he's the most successful...MJ was the goat of basketball, but honestly LeBron is probably better than him as far as what he can and the level he CAN play on...

[@azieldaly2965]

@@georgesouthwick7000"Hard to imagine", No way. Even Jack himself believed so.

[@thetruthfornow6045]

@@MarkSmithhhh good comments except tiger was more dominant because he faced stiffs in his early majors. Look it up. Jack had to beat legends who did not shrink under the spotlight. Once Tiger faced a better Phil Dustin Koepka in his mid career he stopped winning majors after 2008. He went 11 years with no majors. Then one final major. That drought cost him the king of the majors and GOAT.

[@stevefowler2112]

For those that aren't old enough to remember, Jack's business empire almost went belly up in the late 80's...I heard someone years ago compare Arnie to Jack visa vi their off course success with; Arnie played aggressively on the course and conservatively in business whereas Jack played conservative on the course and aggressively in business.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

I didn't know jack was a conservative player

[@gavanhillebold3131]

Jack ripped it big time and never blew out his knees or back. He was a machine

[@richdiana3663]

He had alot of back problems, remember he would have his back go out in an airport and lie in the middle of the corridor until it would unlock.

[@michaelcollierjr.4898]

@@richdiana3663 Sure did. Golf is rough on the body even though people from the outside lookin in don't see it.

[@ugaais]

Hip replacement

[@saturncrush]

@@michaelcollierjr.4898 Yikes.

[@Sandor68]

Jack such a great all-around guy!

[@rmlaporte57]

The Golden Bear.Jack was so fit in his College years and as a beginning Pro.When he walked the fairway and those 28" thighs he was blond and like a Golden Bear. He moved briskly and had power.And when he beat Arnold he did it with class.

[@ghostshipone]

Creepy

[@motoz30]

a wise man once told me, "don't ever feel sorry for someone who has lost millions building their brand." solid advice.

[@tfootball8704]

why?

[@werquantum]

@@tfootball8704If you have the means to lose millions building your brand, you’re probably doing ok.

[@johnnypenso9574]

GOAT. A great golfer, man, father, businessman and all around human being.

[@sbrooks904]

Never even met this man sayin this lol

[@hittitecharioteer]

Greatest golfer. An even greater human being.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

I'm curious when he was coming up, who was he the "goat" he was compared to...much like there's the tiger vs jack argument now, who was it pre tiger...when jack entered the goat category, who would have he been compared to

[@LoudounDemocrat]

Human being? No one who supports Trump can ever be considered a great human being.

[@garymcaleer6112]

Jack designed a course in my lovely town of Clifton, TN, next the Tennessee River. A lot of money invested, but few came. But it was a sweet course, even with an adjacent little airport for anyone to fly in; stay at "The Bear Inn" and relax with some fun. 'Word of mouth' never spread because of the little town of Clifton. All businesses struggle in these places that prefer quietude.

[@timothyward8564]

several years ago Tried to get some buddies to commit to driving up from SC to play the bear trace ,,work our way west to east,,but could not get any takers

[@bobzelley5100]

Hundreds of people's livelihood is due to jack . He has broad shoulders and understands the families that depend on him . Jerry garcia had spoke of similar things in a 80s interview.

[@stevefowler2112]

I heard someone say a long time ago when talking about Jack and Arnie, that Jack played conservative on the course and aggressive in business where Arnie played aggressive on the course but conservative in business.

[@stevefowler2112]

@Mark Johnsonlol...the mind is the first thing to go...haha. My wife always tells me, you only have so many stories, you just think you have a lot because you keep telling them over and over...haha

[@CobraAquinas]

@@stevefowler2112 Hey it's a new day every day lol, you keep writing, I'll keep reading.

[@rmlaporte57]

What I always loved about Mr. Nicholas was he really let his clubs do the talking for him.And his personality.The great story on the tee box with Tom wisecoff. When there was a death treat to Jack and Tom heard about it and they were in contention to possible win on Sat. morning Tom get to the tee and notices he and Jack have the exact same shirt and slacks.He tells his wife to go to the proshop and get any different colored shirt.He changes on the tee box.Crowd whistling at Toms harry chest.Jack says to Tom what the hell do you think your doing.And Tom says I don't want them to shoot the wrong guy.They laughter and both played terribly.

[@jasonfrost2487]

Man, you can't even spell his name correctly!

[@danhillgartner4741]

The #1 golfer of All-Time!

[@sappermade6012]

Image loving what you do so much you’d keep doing it into your 80’s is crazy I hate my work it sucks

[@deidmoose]

I still have no idea how Graham Bensinger is an actual interviewer. Every time I watch him, he gets more awkward. It's weird af how he's made a career out of this

[@moonlightmelodrama]

Talking about the 80s. Attended the U. S. Open in 84 at Wingfoot. Nicklaus was in a bunker practising. He appeared to be having a meeting with one of his staff. A 45 second meeting. Then Nicklaus just ignored him. Felt sorry for the staffer.

[@garymcaleer6112]

I never forgot how Jack won on the Senior's Tour.

[@JimmyJamm]

Will go down in history supporting the trump.

[@pAusten]

He's a wise man. He knows what makes a difference.

[@billedwards8249]

Best golfer ever and a first class gentleman,

[@richdiana3663]

Tiger had more talent but Jack has the better career. Being a better husband had something to do with it.

[@stevegreen9460]

the crash of 2007 / 2008 onwards....ah yes what a crash that was. life would never be the same again. 10 years no and so many still live with the haunting memories from the fall out of that shit storm

[@jpian0923]

Sarcasm?

[@stevegreen9460]

no sarcasm, only wish I was joking.

[@mattmotta859]

Hussein administration

[@anononnl]

Class personified.

[@timothyantoine5321]

Once went to an exhibition featuring Arnie and Jack . Palmer looked at a shot he was going to make and said what is that Jack 190 yards ? Jack walked up next to Palmer , put his hand on his forehead like an Indian Scout looked at Palmer and said 191 !

[@blujay9191]

Jack promised his wife and kids he would never be gone more than two weekends in a row.

[@MRVISTA-wz7vj]

Some of my happiest childhood memories are watching the PGA tour on TV in the seventies.

[@Dave-zl2ky]

When I graduated from college, I wanted to buy a Jack Nicklaus suit. They did not come in skinny guy size.

[@christopherbullock2644]

Should have looked for Johnny Carson branded stuff!

[@luckybestwash]

I heard he almost went bankrupt in the 80s. His biggest fiasco was a course called St Andrews outside nyc. The members hated his redesign.

[@somchai9033]

I bought two pairs of your shorts at Costco 😆

[@truefreedom9308]

what a class act

[@sappermade6012]

He can’t fail he’s Jack Nicklaus maybe a hiccup here and there but that’s about it

[@garthdownton8645]

God has a special place for the " fifty cent on the dollar" quote " businessmen ." This type of approach to business has no place on the planet. Someone does all the work and someone else reaps the benefits. My family fell victim to this also Jack! We never recovered! Our land development was foreclosed on and we never missed a payment or projected target! I am happy that you fought through the hard times and stayed loyal to your people as our family did. All our creditors were taken care of, my brother, recently deceased ,and I took the hit. Having nothing is easier than having something! The crooks can't take air!!!! Best wishes!!

[@CobraAquinas]

Don't let em get you down, Garth. I hope all is well, there's good people out there, and now you have an Idea of what to look for, and what loopholes to prepare for. I would hope you keep the faith.

[@kennethdias9988]

I wish I had a set of the new muria golden gear tour blades they are beautiful

[@Hof79905]

Jack 18 Tiger 15. Nuff said

[@jaykay6387]

Jack isn't a pimple on Tiger's butt. Nuff said.

[@Hof79905]

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[@jaykay6387]

@@Hof79905 Funny how all the Nicklaus fanboys always seem to forget that Tiger won 9 more regular PGA events than Nicklaus, and then pretend that doesn't matter. We'll it does. And oh, BTW, in his "spare time" Tiger won 41 European Tour events, which places him 3rd all time Behind Ballesteros and Langer. You guys can all yell 18,18,18 until you're blue in the face, Tiger is the GOAT and there is no debate.

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@jaykay6387 No debate?. Not a fan boy, although I liked and followed both. If Jack had come of age in Tiger's era, Woods would have forced Nicklaus to become a better wedge player, a better chipper and bunker player. Jack said he didn't have to be great in those areas because he was the longest, straightest player on tour, *the* best long-iron player, a great putter and clutch player who best managed his game and didn't fade under pressure. That was enough in his day to beat everyone. Jack's record in the majors is phenomenal, and not just the wins (18), but second places (19?), top 5's, top 10's, etc.

[@ttaylor758]

@@jaykay6387 Tiger's own measure of the greatest is majors won. He has said this many times

[@bena9316]

“I was talking to one of your close friends the other day...” oh yeah? Who?

[@Pronzini1]

Trump....his BFF

[@billbergendahl2629]

In my humble opinion Jack Nicklaus was better than Tiger Woods because he had better competition.

[@gaminglover8996]

that is comical. Jack did not have to compete with the best in the world near as much as Tiger. Travel was difficult and the best players around the world did not tour the PGA.

[@stephenpalmer3007]

Shame his Nicklaus/The Bear clubs were poorly designed and unattractive. The MacGregor JNP gear in the 80s/early 90s was great kit.

[@NathanaelGreer]

Stephen Palmer it was his fault

[@CMRinehart]

Yes but many people will take advantage of a nice boss.

[@CobraAquinas]

They take advantage of the mean one's too, they just do it behind their back. Always remember you can have class, character, and still not allow people to push you around. It took me many years of needless rage to figure that one out.

[@jimboslice9472]

he was great in the movie The Shining

[@moabt.frican7163]

And was pretty good in The Departed

[@CobraAquinas]

Gave me a chuckle, thanks. lol

[@murraywestenskow2896]

Who's better at their respective crafts - between those two?

[@deputydog239]

He is a very good man

[@Ranger-vv2jv]

The best golfer on and off the field. Great integrity.

[@awadia8708]

1 out of 2 isn't bad.

[@MrRufusRToyota]

Trump guy! Loser!

[@jcartwright9036]

Does anyone know, does Jack Nicklaus still make ice cream? I tried a few flavors and they were pretty darn good

[@mariovanholle7775]

Jack and Tiger ....the best ever !

[@millardfillmore3961]

Mario Van Holle Well, jack anyway . At least jack didn’t require whores, that screwed up his relationship with his wife and children as in tiger’s case, shame!!

[@sbrooks904]

Millard Fillmore what in the fuck does that have to do with his GAME?

[@CobraAquinas]

Two, absolute legends, We're lucky to have the two of them.

[@CobraAquinas]

So, now jack knows the trick then, you buy already developed courses, and refurbish. Lol, that's how it goes sometimes. He's weathered it well.

[@ottosophia4095]

What a legend.

[@courvilleg1]

Poor little Jack

[@brownbuffalo3411]

Hey look its Nick O'Leary's grandad.

[@timkillian5562]

Class Act

[@yodalukeskywalker6189]

Jack got screwed out of his company by Milstein....damn shame!

[@dannychester6697]

ABC. Another Buckeye Champion

[@zakcodom1824]

This man looks like bill belicheks brother lmao

[@trobertson1825]

Arnold Palmer made him great Arnie Army

[@rickyalfaro4417]

What a gent

[@willbergie55]

I have always believed Jack Nicklaus to be a better golfer than Tiger Woods because he had better competition.

[@person-xd3wb]

Okay.

[@chrisgibbs1615]

Rubbish

[@mikegrebe536]

@@chrisgibbs1615 Not Rubbish.

[@Pfsif]

GOAT

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Jack, seems as if he could have been a doctor

[@timothylindman3721]

Don't worry the golden bear jack we keep buying your shirts one after another plus your Arizona juice you make all that money back plus some.

[@werquantum]

I’m a fan, but he said basically nothing in this interview.

[@ZacRockwell]

What’s wrong with Graham’s voice lol it’s so hard to listen to him ask questions

[@TheBentwrist]

Probably gay.

[@johndemerse9172]

More than likely a tax evader lol

[@pablocruise678]

Just off title alone - he lost millions... don’t worry jack, with those tax cuts for the rich under your guy, you will regain that lost capital.

[@RJ1999x]

Pablo Cruise poor snowflake

[@cebayou]

Always got to be one in the crowd.

[@francispetaluma]

LOL!!!!

[@JohnJakeWilliam]

A Trump guy. 😱

[@chickey333]

An American living the American dream.

[@JohnJakeWilliam]

@@chickey333 Ok, he's living the "American dream". There's a greater dream, an eternal one, but: "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God" (Mark 10:25). Let's pray for him so he'll give away his absurd wealth. Money means nothing to our Savior. So, Jesus does not consider the "American Dream."

[@chickey333]

@@JohnJakeWilliam The Bible does not condemn wealth and neither should we. The Bible does not uphold poverty as the pathway to righteousness, nor should we. We can know that the presence or absence of money is not the way we measure God’s blessing. “Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all,” notes Proverbs 22:2. In Hebrews 11, often called the Faith Hall of Fame, you can read of heroes and martyrs, rich and poor, who made up the fabric of our Christian history. There are many more examples, but the point is this: For His purposes, God uses both rich and poor for His work on this earth, noting in 1 Samuel 2:7, “The Lord makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and He exalts.” However Mr. Nicklaus chooses to steward his money is between him and his Savior. But I wouldn't too much about it. By the time our corrupt governments get done implementing their wealth taxes and transaction taxes, capital gains confiscations and real estate forfeitures and any other creative means they can invent to rob us blind, Mr. Nicklaus will probably find himself living in a tent on the sidewalks of Columbus practicing his putts in and out of the traffic.

[@JohnJakeWilliam]

​@@chickey333 "By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that CONFESSES that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God" (1 John 4: 2-3). But why not let others know you are not ashamed to be a Christ follower by being a “light in the world?” Being an example to the WORLD. Nicklaus has been in the public life for sixty years, not a whisper about Jesus. That would be unbearable for a Christ follower.

[@chickey333]

@@JohnJakeWilliam OK well then have it your way... death to the infidel. Merciless pain and agony to the nonbeliever. But could you just start with the tax man first? Today and throughout history there have been men who have confessed Jesus is Lord and stood at pulpits preaching God to the high heavens and turned out to be nothing but wolves in sheep's clothing... and you know that. When the day comes that Mr. Nicklaus has confessed to the world that he has renounced Christ and is an apostle of the dark side in one way or another then maybe I'll feel worthy of passing judgment upon him. Until then.... nope.

[@GregShieldsOutdoors]

If Tiger breaks his record it will be the greatest day in golf history. Hope it happens soon/

[@sanansa4567]

not anymore, he is done.

[@murraywestenskow2896]

That Greatest Day - will never come. Tiger was his own worst enemy.

[@userman9301]

He s far better than Tiger fooking Woods

[@adriantwiss600]

Set Up?? No one held a gun to his head to make him behave the way he did. Sure the media had a field day but that is not surprising.

[@travisnew2652]

The scandal is way in the past tiger's been dealing with back problems but is pretty healthy now .

[@person-xd3wb]

Only in majors.

[@MrLoddyDoddy]

Doesn’t matter what anyone says, it’s all up to tiger now

[@paullittle4622]

My fuckin heart bleeds, best golfer 🏌 ever Tiger 🐯, most successful big Jack 🐻

[@celticsnation3689]

Tiger would have wiped the floor if they both played in their primes

[@DinnyGman]

Celtics Nation not a hope. Look at Jack's record before you make stupid comments like that again

[@johnnypenso9574]

Agreed. Jack would be on course and Tiger would be back in the clubhouse cleaning the floor.

[@trythinkingforachange4201]

Hey Dinny and Johnny, look at Tigers record (and his isn't done yet) Most PGA wins 1 Sam Snead 82 wins 7 majors 2 Tiger Woods 79 wins 14 majors 3 Jack Nicklaus 73 wins 18majors

[@DinnyGman]

Jack was runner up in majors 19 times. A much more consistent record in majors. That's my point. As for who Would beat who it's a moot point. With advances in technology whose to say Jack wouldn't win more. How would Tiger do with inferior equipment and a higher standard of competition (Player, Palmer, Watson) during his peak years

[@johnnypenso9574]

Try Thinking For a change 4 less majors than the GOAT. That is not news.

[@edscott4729]

A failed businessman makes his living giving CEOs advice?

[@roman14032]

"im loyal to a fault" yea......sure

[@philipvaughn1886]

Yawn, yawn. Is Jack done boring us to death.

[@dalekelly7639]

Turn the channel.

[@dinomarchioli3650]

You must be upset Tiger will never beat his records...he has him beat in terms of personal scandals.😂

[@jaykay6387]

Awww, poor, poor, Jack, he lost millions "building his brand". Let's call the "whambulance" for him! Never liked him.

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

Cause Tiger made you relevant.

[@itscork]

O. G. C'mon bro. Tiger would be the first to point out the ridiculousness of your statement.

[@mwilliams1330]

Arnie, Jack, Lee, Tom, Gary..and a slew of others created a tour Tiger could prosper on. Without them the PGA would likely have been buried on some cable channel.

[@rmlaporte57]

What I always loved about Mr. Nicholas was he really let his clubs do the talking for him.And his personality.The great story on the tee box with Tom wisecoff. When there was a death treat to Jack and Tom heard about it and they were in contention to possible win on Sat. morning Tom get to the tee and notices he and Jack have the exact same shirt and slacks.He tells his wife to go to the proshop and get any different colored shirt.He changes on the tee box.Crowd whistling at Toms harry chest.Jack says to Tom what the hell do you think your doing.And Tom says I don't want them to shoot the wrong guy.They laughter and both played terribly.

[@BG-su6gx]

GOAT