I’d rather be two strokes ahead going into the last day than two strokes behind. Having said that, it’s probably easier to win coming from behind. There is no fear in chasing. There is fear in being chased. Jack Nicklaus Read Quote
When I fly in a helicopter, I insist there be two sets of controls, one for me in case something happens to the pilot. I’m no expert, but I know enough to at least get the thing on the ground. Nothing scares me like the thought of not being in control. Jack Nicklaus Read Quote
All I ever wanted to do was play competitive golf against the best players in the world. Jack Nicklaus Read Quote
The long irons are the nemesis of the average golfer. I’m convinced that the underlying reason for this is that he keeps hearing how hard they are to handle. They’re not that difficult, truly. Jack Nicklaus Read Quote
I never worried about money, except that I knew that all I had to worry about was golf. As long as I could play, I was going to make money. Jack Nicklaus Read Quote
If I had one golf course, from a design standpoint, one that I really love, it would probably be Pinehurst. There’s a totally tree-lined golf course where trees are not a part of the strategy. Jack Nicklaus Read Quote
The Senior Tour is a good concept, although frankly I’m not astounded at its continued success. It gives a lot of guys an opportunity to extend their careers. Jack Nicklaus Read Quote
I love design in general, the creativity. Whether it is golf courses, my apparel line, ads we do or our business with AriZona, design is fun. Jack Nicklaus Read Quote
Writers have told me more than once that I’m a better interview in defeat than in victory, which is a compliment I am extremely proud of. Jack Nicklaus Read Quote
