Jack Nicklaus’ swing through the years 😮

Considered one of the greatest to ever play golf, check out the consistency in 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus’ swing from his amateur days in 1958 to his most recent appearance on PGA TOUR Champions in 2022.
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[@vincenzod9431]

This kid might have a future in golf.

[@Kingslayer912]

He’ll get burnt out

[@Kasanova80085]

He doesn’t have a future, but a past

[@philipprice171]

His words should be etched over the entrance of every golf club--- " when you have played to the best of your ability but still lost, shake your opponent's hand, say "well done", mean it and remain friends ". Not just a super golfer but a real sportsman.

[@davidstevens3934]

That's why he's the greatest champion of all time

[@stevesebzda570]

Yes, he played a par 3 course near me, and said "It was very tough." That was a difficult "par-3" course. (Every hole was a par-3, if I wasn't clear) Jack Nicklaus called it "tough" or "difficult," I forget. It was nice though..

[@lordfarquad1735]

It took crazy long for that swing speed to slow down, major respect

[@silverdrillpickle7596]

Absolutely 🔥

[@nickender7094]

I was watching the same thing it wasn't really until the last like 4 or 5 swings

[@matthewhamilton6098]

I read once at 60 years old he had his clubhead speed checked and it was around 118 mph

[@JoshuaHeck-to3gm]

Yes true dat

[@knowerzark]

The goat

[@luckyse7ennngaming41]

Man 😩 you can see the movement in his shoulders on the downswing become less and less mobile through the years and even still found a way to adapt. LEGEND

[@we_are498]

The snap on his left heel remained though. Awesome transition

[@Boosty-mw2fb]

Yeah for sure! the late adjustment to fix his plane in his older years is something only someone who never misses the center of the face can do. Not arguably the goat for no reason

[@OhNotJohnny]

He might have lost his follow through but that’s not where the power comes from. Jack mastered his tempo so he can still make pure contact at any age,

[@Wally17.]

Jack didn’t exactly take care of himself and care about being in peak physical condition. It’ll be interesting to see how Tiger is when he reaches Jack’s age as he’s been the complete opposite in that regard.

[@funkster007]

@@Wally17. Not really a good comparison considering Tiger's borderline crippled. Only age got to Jack.

[@PeterKeeling]

For many, it's a privilege to live so long you lose your golf swing due to old age. RIP Seve and Payne

[@PLP_305]

Father Time is undefeated. Enjoy your younger years while you can everyone!

[@ynotttt]

That’s kind of what I took out of all that. I never was thinking much about the swing.

[@edwardj3070]

yes those geezer swings are heartbreaking

[@jherl8307]

You are wrong imo. I enjoy and play better golf now at 73 than I did at 23,33,43..,,,,,My technique is better and today’s equipment is much better. Despite all my orthopedic injuries I actually have more shots in my arsenal. Only thing I’ve lost is distance and that is taken care of by playing the forward tees. Enjoying it more than ever.

[@edwardj3070]

@@jherl8307 oh yeah. You could still be improving at 73 with great attention to fitness and flexibility as well as refined technique.

[@es2056]

​@@jherl8307 Exactly my experience. I'm 66 years old and have lowest handicap of my life and I started with golf lessons at age 6. I have always loved the game, but the fact I am playing better than ever I consider it a gift from God in return for 46 years working hard and providing jobs for many, many people throughout those years sometimes at the expense of my own needs and interests.

[@GolfisnotEZ]

25 year old Jack with todays ball and equipment would be terrifying.

[@philhazel4810]

120 mph clubhead speed with a heavy steel shafted 42 inch persimmon driver moving a balata ball 300 yds was pretty good. 130 + titanium into a Pro V 😮

[@blujay9191]

@@philhazel4810 .. with a fade too f'crissakes

[@stevengujsky24]

18 Majors and 19 runner up finishes and n majors. Crazy numbers. And his swing is aesthetically underrated. His swing was near perfect.

[@ironsideeve2955]

What’s perfect?

[@chm97chm97]

I hear Hogan this,,, Hogan that... Never Jack's. Obviously greaat swing, man was powerfull and athletic.

[@toshoshi1551]

Gotta admit. The runner up stat is actually mind blowing and the one argument that Jack is the GOAT over Tiger. That being said, Tigers stats are just hard to ignore. Jack never had a season quite like Tigers 2000-2001 season.

[@brbob4934]

Jack's swing got it done. Sam Snead was perfect. Hogan was the best ballstriker. Jack was 100x better at managing the course than Sam.

[@poocrayon4588]

@@brbob4934 From what I've seen and heard Snead basically only ever drew or hit the ball straight.

[@zorthavii4930]

The way he finishes with golf club so tilted up is legendary.

[@jimmiematho8082]

High finish high trajectory.... High trajectory..... soft Landing Soft Landing .....ball stops quicker.

[@daniellesoulard5215]

One word...... GOAT

[@scubaseppy]

Some things never change.

[@anwealde]

like his head raising up!

[@josephpowelliii9169]

Great video. You can see the awesome power of his gr8 swing. He poured his entire body into it all, and still does...in his 80s. He put a hurtin' on that golf ball!!!

[@poocrayon4588]

It's impressive to see how hard he was still going after it as he aged. Inspiring really

[@pb12661]

Jack seldom gets mentioned when the talk of the "all time greatest ball strikers" comes up. But, he most certainly was!

[@andyhobaugh3104]

It really hurt my heart to see him at the masters this year. I'm afraid we don't have much more time with this great man.

[@thetruthfornow6045]

The guy was a machine and in his younger days a monster off the tee. Just watch his early swings with a metal driver at 43.5 inches and a wooden head. Listen to the sound and you'll know what I mean without actually seeing the ball flight.

[@jimmiematho8082]

He had a MacGregor persimmon wooded headed driver with a 42 inch steel shaft

[@ryancampbell4445]

He said in an interview. If he was young now and playing with modern equipment. He would be the longest hitter on tour and it wouldn't be close. I don't doubt it. He was hitting 280 in his 70's ffs lol

[@brandonday2494]

@@ryancampbell4445 Yeah in the 60's and 70's he could reach back and carry it 300+ whenever he wanted with persimmon drivers and balata balls. Pretty crazy.

[@outlander234]

​​@@ryancampbell4445 believe it. His technique is similar to one of a long drive competitors nowdays. He coils up as much as he can and then pivots on his left as he follows through thats a sign of alot power. Its what Bryson and others started doing also to get that extra power and protect their body.

[@nomation]

When I was growing up in the 60's - 80's, Jack Nicklaus was the best player and I always wanted to swing like him.

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

I did too. I had the exact same build and it worked out pretty well: I got very long off the tee and could hit high 1 irons. I don't care what anyone says--hitting the ball long and high is the greatest pleasure in golf. I stopped playing around 30, but I'd still go to the range now and then to crank long balls. Always get a little gallery and it would give me an ego boast. EVERYONE wants to hit it long. Thanks Jack. You were a great model to have as a kid: not just with the swing but how you comported yourself on and off the course.

[@kandeincarlsbad6900]

Jack Nicklaus is why I did not finish college. Rather I would head to the library and read magazines and books on Jack then head to the course and skip class. 😊

[@phillp7777]

how that turn out for ya ?

[@dtmcbride]

@@phillp7777right in the lumberyard?

[@jameskelley3320]

My favorite athlete and a role model for all people

[@wolfiemcwolf6617]

Time is relentless and savage.

[@carmine2262]

Time is undefeated

[@terrydudley6860]

We all go thru it ...just life

[@kbkb2219]

The GOAT!

[@Hammock63]

He’s 2nd best, but still a Legend.

[@kbkb2219]

Ya Bobby Jones might have been better@@Hammock63

[@red_mamba]

Tiger is but he's second

[@Chad-wu4ij]

No one even comes close to touching Nicklaus. I love TW but Not even the Tiger.

[@Jrgoldenbear]

@@Hammock6318 is more than 15

[@alankalas7509]

GREATEST OF ALL TIME

[@user-zu8qh2mb9f]

THE G.O.A.T 🐐

[@freshtendrills5969]

The GOAT.

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

The SGOAT (second greatest of all time)

[@paulmarsh8974]

​@@joeldriver-sp2rg do some research... he's still the greatest... Tiger hasn't beaten Jack's record... and never will..

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

@@paulmarsh8974 Jack played in 77 more majors than Tiger has and only has 3 more. Apparently you're the one who needs to do research.

[@freshtendrills5969]

@@nay8991 oh, so that's the measuring stick now? I think most will go with majors.

[@ag358]

@@joeldriver-sp2rg jack had 19 2nd place finished , nobody close and top 10 in majors, jack would need super binoculars to see 2nd place.

[@phillp7777]

The BEST ever. Period.

[@marshallmerritt7500]

Absolutely!

[@Kaddywompous]

Comma. Semi-colon.

[@red_mamba]

Besides Tiger yeah

[@blujay9191]

Married quite young and promised wife that he would never be gone for more than 2 weekends in a row. 5 kids and by all accounts an involved family man. His record could maybe have been even greater. The first time I went to the Memorial tournament I wrote him a letter telling him how much I enjoyed it and how beautifully run it was (having been to dozens and dozens of tournaments for comparison) but wondering why there were no 'sign boys' carryiing mini-scoreboards with the golfers since that is such a treat for the local golfing youth. He took the time to write back that he wanted to maximize the experience for not only the players but for the spectators as well. I still have that letter.

[@timothyprovost7573]

Those hips. Even at old age. Still goin for it. One of the 🐐s

[@poocrayon4588]

Yep it's actua;lly impressive that even in old age he was still really ripping it as much as he could

[@paulmarsh8974]

The GOAT...

[@georgespalding7640]

I hated to see those last few clips. Unfortunately we all get old unless the Good Lord takes us early in life.

[@GolfGuy32]

Amen man. It’s sad, but good to know we have hope in Jesus, if we believe we are born again and have eternal life.

[@sonofsalmon56]

Yeah its too bad, like my papaou always said father time is undefeated....

[@ricky-sh6fv]

​@@GolfGuy32 AMEN

[@pobodysnerfect9270]

what? i loved those clips. hes still out playing. beautiful

[@knowerzark]

Why. He’s still out there at 80 plus. Golf is good for you

[@benjaminbotley]

Can’t even begin to imagine how amazing that must have sounded in person back then

[@guineveregruntle6746]

The greatest golfer of all time.

[@natem1982]

nope

[@frankkinley6272]

​@@natem1982 18 major wins with (19) 2nd place finishes. No one is even close.

[@natem1982]

@@frankkinley6272 Yeah i was undefeated in Mario kart on nintendo 64 for 10 years but in 2023 I wouldn't even come close to speed runners.

[@dharmabeachbum6330]

Jack has been my favorite since I started watching golf in the early 70s. 18 major wins. Most second place finishes in majors. Outstanding character and steady disposition. And to this day - a great ambassador for the game. There will never be anyone like the Golden Bear.

[@dustylover100]

I will never forget the feel between persimmon wood and rubber insert against a wound balata ball. And Nicklaus could really hit it.

[@michaelmarshall7700]

G. O. A. T.. AND A GENTLEMAN WIN OR LOSE 🙏🏻

[@josephpowelliii9169]

And we can't say that about many others today....the prima donnas😂!!!!

[@stephenhodell9474]

In golf? Sure we can!!!

[@steveperry1344]

that's an incredible sequence of jack nicklaus over the years, i had to watch it a few times to take it all in. what a powerhouse when he was young.

[@bygeorge4340]

Jack was a hammer. Swing never changed. 👍

[@nicklovell3418]

A Jackhammer, perhaps?

[@add1cted2l3arning]

Left knee left foot action is wild

[@feloniousfloyd2203]

I noticed that in this video. He lifts his front foot up, bends the knee inwards and throws it down and lets it rip. With modern ball and club technology he would be hitting 400 yard drives today.

[@user-cw3sf1rs2g]

左足のカカトで地面をぽんと叩き、左足を中心に上半身が回転して行くようだ！ 今のドライバーとボールなら400ヤードは飛んで行くだろう？😅

[@feloniousfloyd2203]

@@user-cw3sf1rs2g I don’t speak Chinese, bro.

[@budlawrence4847]

Excellent! The one thing that never changes with Jack was his ability to keep his head in the box throughout the swing. So difficult but completely necessary

[@1luv876]

What a tribute, This one is priceless. One the best I seen to honor legend in sports. I Hope Jack himself gets to see this video. I bet he would be Proud. Great Video,

[@nathanlentini8001]

Now that's power. The club head speed and acceleration is unbelievable. Wow!

[@StevieSwuave]

Golf’s a lifetime sport

[@MarMaxGaming]

Gosh… it’s sad to see by the end, what a mighty man having his walk with Father Time

[@c5back9]

Still the GOAT!

[@ryanlindsay4246]

the follow thru never changed, just got a tad less emphasized in the later years. what a man, what a golfer.

[@Kenny_Mars]

I was pretty young back in the 70's but I remember Jack being the Earnhardt (Intimidator) of golf.

[@bobt5778]

Yeah he was very intense, sometime surly, during tournament play.

[@acgames2256]

Father Time is undefeated. It’d be awesome to see players of the past with the current clubs available

[@dilligafmat]

Love it, the same swing all his career. The GOAT

[@davidstevens3934]

Watching him swing when he's older makes it easier to see him keeping his back to the target until the last moment

[@blairsterling6141]

Father Time is powerful. Nobody has ever been able to conquer him.

[@Leiandmj378]

It’s so satisfying hearing the sound of the ball right in the middle of the club 😮

[@rjseneres7308]

The sound of that ball striking is just so satisfying

[@stevedavis6618]

Jack's the Best, EVER...

[@unbreakable806]

Amazing knee movement that helps his hip to turn faster then any other modern golfer.

[@jassonsw]

I can relate to the last ones, that's about it.

[@johnflorio3576]

In 1961 Jack burst the insert on his persimmon driver several times. Think about that for a minute. This is like hitting a modern titanium driver and denting the face.

[@richardharrison848]

Jack knew about Ground Reaction Forces and the left heel stamp long before we all worked it out 50 years later!

[@TGGent92]

Every swing he finishes with that nice arc of his torso and legs on the follow through. Even in old age he still does. The shoulders and hips and arms may not torque like they used to but that arc remains.

[@stephenmcqually2983]

At 58 he was in contention at The Masters

[@donarthiazi2443]

A thing of beauty. Nothing else like it

[@BHJ7115]

Just goes to show that even a terrible looking swing can be gold.

[@Murf1802]

That is amazing, in my eye his swing has stayed the same since the beginning, his Olympic Finish that kinda wraps around his head, hasn't changed ,ty I love it!!

[@DeepFriedFriar]

Bro hammers the ball in the 4th clip dear god

[@leejeongtaek]

18 wins & 19 runner-up in majors, GOAT. But his main pros are putting, especially clutch putting.

[@brianchristopher4666]

the best ever. 40 years of consistency and greatness! .. same swing, never changed

[@conroyleeross]

I love this but it also makes me sad how we all get older! How his head stays still is amazing

[@Bill-uo6cm]

I liked his swing as a teenager the most.

[@davidkei2114]

what an elegance finish !!

[@kbow57]

The goat

[@Nello353]

No one is immune from ageing.Time is relentless,it will take everything from you especially your ability and strength and it will leave you an old man with memories to comfort you.

[@steved5700]

Absolutely amazing how little his swing changed over the years. Will always be one of the all time best ball strikers 🏌️‍♂️

[@user-ok5hh7lg2x]

Those diffferent sounds over the years of the clubhead making contact with the ball - AMAZING

[@eloylopez4002]

The rhythm never changes. Immaculate.

[@kevbulaj7259]

GOAT!

[@FXDLS-ot1wq]

It’s amazing how consistent the ‘whoosh’ sound is from swing to swing.

[@beautifulsauce6207]

I could fall asleep to that sound and cadence like a lullaby

[@USMC0331]

Man can you imagine Nicholas, Jones, palmer playing with today's technology

[@raysmith7251]

it's Nicklaus...

[@IanJD71]

They didnt need technology they were just that great

[@nm6538]

Can you imagine the golfers in 1710 playing with 1960s equipment.

[@darrenjohnston7817]

So legendary. Great video.

[@ryanschultz4119]

THE 🐐!

[@seedling15-pp9tj]

Such an explosive swing!

[@user-bp6ei5uv7m]

This video took a lot of time to put together. Thanks for your work. Very interesting.

[@hambonewc]

Watch that left leg! Consistency for decades.

[@advick42]

Why is this so satisfying to watch

[@24lancelot85]

Jack and Fran Tarkenton were my first sports idols.

[@ESP500]

Image how far he would’ve hit that if modern technology when he was young. He had a pretty violent swing

[@2ovd2]

18 Majors … untouchable!!!

[@aprilrosemiranda2901]

ONE OF MY FAVES❤️🌹😎

[@tobysager5711]

The difference in the sound of the drivers is wild

[@piffpete420]

Imagine him with modern tech and fitting

[@clayearth8287]

His follow through is right on top of his head....

[@cowtailcalvin]

The foot pace never changed

[@DBrownYT]

Young Jack raked it! Huge width crashing down and through with live leg action. That type of athletic movement is what was needed if you wanted to move it with the equipment they had in those days.

[@loganmcgee18]

The flex in that first swing, damn

[@NickMcHardyGolfs]

As a 26 year old who just started teaching themself how to golf it’s exciting seeing how many decades you can play this sport without really falling off much.

[@pin_high]

Damn he was crushing it back in the day

[@EdensWayWashing]

The real GOAT

[@darthtrabia]

Legend

[@alanscott8067]

The least change of shoulder tilt from address through impact of any golfer ever measured. His record victories, runners up and 3 place finishes in his career prove why this man is the Golden Bear and GOAT🫵😎

[@AlabamaTree]

I love that 2nd swing

[@Rodogg7787]

We used to have a MacGregor factory here, & I'd always play with his clubs, the 1800s with the Graphite shafts, hit so smoothly!

[@qownsqud3207]

I love how he never changed that left heel coming off the ground

[@stewarthalliwell]

It’s a interesting video It’s shows that he was one of the great golfers

[@BestEachDay]

He was long on old equipment. Just think what a young Nicklaus could have done with today's equipment. Today's generations need to study him more. I miss him in competitive golf tremendously.

[@chrisginoc]

That’s like saying imagine how much more Tiger would have accomplished playing against those other players back the days.