People will argue forever whether Jack Nicklaus was, in fact, the greatest golfer of all time. But there’s no doubt that there’s never been a player with a greater sense of sportsmanship. Witness this incident from the 1981 Masters.
Nicklaus was paired with Greg Norman in the first round. Norman was playing in his first Masters and was understandably nervous. That he was paired with the player he admired most in the world didn’t help matters, either.
On the first hole, with huge galleries lining both side of the fairway, Norman pushed his drive down the right side of the hole. As they walked down the fairway, Nicklaus put his arm on Norman’s back.
“I don’t know about you, but I’m just hoping tat by the time we reach the top of the hill, my feet will finally be on the ground,” Nicklaus said. “I’m always nervous here. Just take a deep breath, and let’s have fun out here.”
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