Jack Nicklaus Says Golf Is ‘Just Really Not Any Fun,’ Hasn’t Swung a Club Since April

Jack Nicklaus said in a recent interview that golf is “just not really any fun” anymore due to his age because he plays so poorly, and that he has not swung a club since being an honorary starter at The Masters in April.

Nicklaus is an 18-time Major Champion, leading Tiger Woods in a record that the Big Cat will likely not reach due to his own ailments. 

At 83 years old, Nicklaus said his game is really non-existent anymore and that he does not have fun playing because he does not play well.

The Golden Bear said to the Palm Beach Post:

“I would like to go play again. I play so poorly anymore it’s just really not any fun. And I run out of golf balls. People always say they want to play how I do. Well, now they can. In fact, I don’t think want to play like I do.”

He added that he has not swung a club since April, when he was an honorary starter at The Masters, like he normally is:

60 years after winning his first Masters, Jack Nicklaus hits his ceremonial tee shot. #themasters pic.twitter.com/dsJFB7Y44D

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 6, 2023

We know that at the peak of his career, Nicklaus was dominant. His competitive spirit still lives within him, as at the 2019 Masters, he hit a bad tee shot as an Honorary Starter, and when the crowd applauded, he waved their cheers off.

We hope to see Jack back on the course before Augusta next April.

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