SN Archive (1986): Jack Nicklaus narrates his historic Sunday back 9 to win 1986 Masters
"Maybe as fine a round as I've ever played, especially the last 10 holes.”
SN Archive (1986): Jack Nicklaus narrates his historic Sunday back 9 to win 1986 Masters originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The 2026 Masters marks the 40th anniversary of Jack Nicklaus's historic win at August at the age of 46.
This article, ' Nicklaus Ends Long Hibernation ' by Paul Attner, originally appeared in the April 21, 1986 issue of The Sporting News. AUGUSTA, Ga. —Perhaps someday, golf may produce a more poignant scene.
Until then, this will have to suffice: Jack Nicklaus, striding up the last fairway at the 1986 Masters, waving both arms joyfully in the air, the cheers from his fans growing louder and louder until it seemed the crowd would overwhelm him with its outpouring of affection. Nicklaus, 46 and without a victory in two years, was on the verge of winning a record sixth Masters by squeezing out a triumph in one of the finest, closest and most intense final rounds in the tournament's storied history. He had been written off as too old to be a legitimate contender for his 20th major championship.
Even Nicklaus himself had wondered whether he would ever make this triumphant walk again. There would be some tense moments ahead before Nicklaus could put on another green jacket, symbolic of the Masters championship. He had to close out his final round by two-putting from 40 feet to par No.
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