1972 U.S. Open, Pebble Beach: Jack Nicklaus Looks Back at His Famous 1-Iron

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United States Golf Association (USGA)

5 жыл бұрын

Jack Nicklaus reminisces about the famous tee shot he hit on the par-3 17th hole at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links that all but clinched the 1972 U.S. Open title.
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@bryanstock281 10 ай бұрын

Almost nobody can hit a 1 iron period. To hit it in that wind with water behind the green and it’s the 17th hole of a major AND you hit the F’ing pin?! I’m dead. Instant legend.

@itssoeasy5536 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect swing there. In a “Feherty” interview, Tom Watson claims this was the greatest shot he ever saw. That’s saying something indeed!

@peternolan4855 Жыл бұрын

And in ‘82 Tom had his magical shot on the same hole.

@brandonjordan2516 3 жыл бұрын

What separates legends like Jack and Tiger from everyone else is their ability to make the "Magic" shots exactly when they need them the most to win Major tournaments. I think if Tiger and Jack both played the same Major in their primes it would be about who could physically play the longest because sudden death would keep going.

@leroyrodgers6089 7 ай бұрын

Wouldn't that have been something. Lord have mercy.

@leroyrodgers6089 7 ай бұрын

We got to see that play out in Tennis and we have been blessed. I don't think we will get 2 or more GOATs in their primes at the same time like that again, let alone 3 of them.

@atomant830 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody's going to mention how Jack walked to the side with the "just how I planned it" look! His swag was as smooth as his swing.

@dougbodenhamer9391 Ай бұрын

Imo the best ever. Not only the record number of major wins, you add major second and thirds, along with his stellar ryder cup record........just amazing.

@sirdigbyminge1639 Жыл бұрын

Possibly the greatest shot ever. Jack thought that was normal.

@LanceCampeau Жыл бұрын

This shot... is why I now play with a 1 iron instead of a driver. love that club so much.

@AbadaWeeeeeeee Ай бұрын

😂

@lilbrusselsprout8261 15 күн бұрын

this guy is a masochist

@radar0412 7 ай бұрын

I hit a crisp towering 4 hybrid directly in line with the 17th pin at Pebble, and had visions of Jack's iconic 1 iron at 72 U.S. Open! It landed in the bunker. Too much backspin into the wind. Rats! I don't know if I'll ever get another chance at #17.

@bryanstock281 10 ай бұрын

When the official channel of the USGA has a video dedicated to just one shot, you know that shot is unmatchable. Everybody playing behind him should have just walked straight to the parking lot and rolled out.

@wx811 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't mention he had to make a midswing adjustment because of a gust. I remember him saying that clearly some time back. That alone makes this shot so excellent, but it was still partially luck.

@lomonso6346 Жыл бұрын

I love how he still took time to make that putt instead of just trying to tap it in.

@chetroberson8023 6 ай бұрын

He must have been ‘lucky’ to win 18 majors too!

@TMAN0603 24 күн бұрын

Think about how great Jack was during the era with bladed irons and hickory woods. No graphite shafts, no oversized drivers and putters. Amazing career.

@Cormac-jd2kx 25 күн бұрын

No high fives no clowning just a gentleman that happens to be the GOAT

@billbright100 3 жыл бұрын

Jack hit one irons better than most players hit their 7 iron.

@kamalphukan15 4 жыл бұрын

Who is here after reading the book “The Power of the Other”?

@psychlops924 4 жыл бұрын

KAMAL PHUKAN that’s literally the only place I’ve heard of this shot

@douglasnewman2299 3 жыл бұрын

I read that chapter an hour ago! Great book too!

@08jag81 5 жыл бұрын

He hit it there in the '82 US Open too, but the pin was in the back left corner.

@method341 4 жыл бұрын

should get nicklaus to commentate as a guest on some of the major broadcasts. Would be great to hear his knowledge

@blakeswansonfitness6240 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree

@scottyjohnson3120 2 жыл бұрын

He looked so nonchalant after he made the shot. That's Nicklaus for you!

@perryarrington8446 27 күн бұрын

What was Trevino's remark ? "Hell, even God can't hit a 1-iron" . But Jack sure can and into a gale-force howling wind. Greatest shot ever struck.

@paulsonj72 24 күн бұрын

It was if I were playing in a thunderstorm I’d pull out a one iron. Even god can’t hit a one iron.

@AbadaWeeeeeeee Ай бұрын

The crazy thing is the same shot would be a 6 or 7 iron for modern pros/clubs

@richardanthonygilbey 4 жыл бұрын

sweet strike

@mrgalvez11 3 жыл бұрын

Flushing a 1 iron off a tee? Piece of cake. Smacking the pin for a tap-in? Nicklaus Level Phenom.

@lilbrusselsprout8261 15 күн бұрын

I had never seen this. I burst out laughing when I saw the result. To hit that shot ,with that club, in those conditions on that hole with the lead in the US open down the stretch...absurd. Science needs to study this man's brain.

@johnneville1760 24 күн бұрын

218 yards back then is like 240 or 250 now with the improved technology

@nickl645 2 жыл бұрын

🐐

@ndn2589 3 жыл бұрын

Remember the equipment these guys had too compared to what we have

@AbadaWeeeeeeee Ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s a 6/7 iron for modern pros/clubs

@ndn2589 Ай бұрын

@@AbadaWeeeeeeee I'm talking about how far the technology has come with clubs

@peternolan4855 4 жыл бұрын

Tiger is great, nobody has played golf better than him, but Jack is the greatest of All time, his majors records qualify him as such major wins, Jack 18, Tiger 15; Majors second place, Jack 19, Tiger 7; Majors third place Jack 7, Tiger 4. The majors define the GOAT, ask Michael Jordan if winning the Houston Open is comparable to the US Open. Or for that matter ask Tiger or Jack?

@billmoyer3254 3 жыл бұрын

Tiger is done at 44...Nicklaus was still winning at 44

@dorothygale1104 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, but to amplify on the major stats: In the 24 years from Jack’s 1st major win (1962) to his last major win (1986), 96 majors were played. - As you detailed, Jack finished in the Top 3 in 46 majors (48% of the 96 majors in that time period). - Jack finished in the Top 5 in 56 majors (58% of the 96 majors). - Jack finished in the Top 10 in 73 majors (76% of those 96 majors), which is 25 and 27 more Top 10 finishes than the golfers with the 2nd & 3rd most Top 10 finishes Sam Snead (48 Top 10’s) and Tom Watson (46 Top 10’s). In the 22 years from Tiger’s 1st major win (1997) to his last major win (2019), 88 majors were played. - As you detailed, Tiger finished in the Top 3 in 26 majors (30% of the 88 majors in that period). - Tiger finished in the Top 5 in 33 majors (38% of those 88 majors). - Tiger finished in the Top 10 in 41 majors (47% of those 88 majors). As can be seen from these stats, Jack Nicklaus was far more dominant than Tiger was in the 4 tournaments that count the most and define a golfer’s legacy. Greatness is not only defined by wins in the majors, but by consistency of excellence in majors during a career. As noted above, Jack Nicklaus was on the first page of the leaderboard in an astounding 76% of all majors played in the 24 years between his 1st and last major wins. Nobody in the history of the game comes remotely close to that unbelievable accomplishment, which is a feat that will never be approached.

@JG-zt5vr Жыл бұрын

@@dorothygale1104 Jaxk had 19 runner ups in majors compared to Tigers 7. Nuf said....

@JG-zt5vr Жыл бұрын

Jack*

@yoholmes273 Ай бұрын

Bobby Jones, Jack, Tiger

@kingfish4242 3 жыл бұрын

Lee Trevino- If you are caught in a thunderstorm pull out a one iron and hold it above your head. God cannot hit a one iron :)

@yoholmes273 Ай бұрын

Lee was hit by lightning a week after making that statement 🌩

@scottsherman6889 2 жыл бұрын

And that 1-iron was a very small forged clubhead!!

@3dbadboy1 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a 1-iron but I suppose I could take out my putter and see.

@DuelingDragonsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Only god can hit a 1-iron Or Jack

@tonystopar7329 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Nicklaus is the greatest player to ever play the game. Tiger is second and maybe with his return to healthy golf he can get closer. ⛳🏌️‍♂️

@tommetcalfe2069 5 жыл бұрын

Love jack but only thing he has over tiger is majors, I think if tiger called it a day right now he’d go down as the greatest by some margin

@tonystopar7329 5 жыл бұрын

@@tommetcalfe2069 I guess you haven't seen the entirety of his whole record. Cut's made at major's, seconds at major's... and many more. Tiger is an excellent second to Mr. Nicklaus's greatness but he's not quite there.

@tommetcalfe2069 5 жыл бұрын

Quite aware. like I say I think tigers already eclipsed jack, not to mention the years tiger has left. Tigers played the greatest golf we’ve ever seen in that 12 year span. Iconic moments, no one has influenced their sport more than woods has. Nicklaus will go down with more majors but personally and I think I speak for most people here when I say Woods is the greatest this game has ever had to offer.

@tonystopar7329 5 жыл бұрын

@@tommetcalfe2069 Actually he doesn't but hey let's not let facts get in the way of a good argument. I'm not trying to take anything away from Tiger but he's factually second best except in one or two categories.

@oscarevans3966 5 жыл бұрын

Jack Nicklaus was an all time great with supreme talent, with the majors to back it up. But let's be honest, Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all time. The things he did have never been seen before. His array of shot making skills are unbelievable. This man single handedly saved a dying sport and turned the sport into a cash king empire.

@bryanstock281 Жыл бұрын

If even Tiger can’t beat Jack’s 18, who can?

@the45er 2 күн бұрын

Tiger who??

@30secondgolflessons 5 жыл бұрын

It’s almost better that it didn’t go in!

@VonikGames 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly

@almadeunrebel Жыл бұрын

fortune really does favor the brave…if he doesn’t hit that pin, the ball is off the green 🎯

@VonikGames 5 жыл бұрын

Tiger Woods 14 Majors 80 PGA Tour Wins 40 European Tour Wins Jack Nicklaus 18 Majors 73 PGA Tour Wins 9 European Tour Wins

@kahlel3349 4 жыл бұрын

Make that 15 Majors and 82 PGA Tour Wins

@pjbrown4775 4 жыл бұрын

As true as that may be it's impossible to make a fair comparison given the difference in equipment. While Tiger enjoys all the benefits of the modern age, Jack used old blades and persimmon woods most of his career. No computers or cell phones, no 460cc titanium drivers, no swing analyzers, etc.. Jack was the goat for his era.. Tiger is the goat today.

@avenshmit66 4 жыл бұрын

@@pjbrown4775 sure but Jack also didn't have to play 7600+ courses either.

@markdonnelly9117 3 жыл бұрын

Can really count the European ones as not nearly as many wgc’s that count as European back. Also a lot harder for jack to play those tournaments given how harder it would have been to travel in the 60’s early 70’s

@alexanderjefferies7740 3 жыл бұрын

@@markdonnelly9117 Partly right, as his only European tour wins counted are 9 of his majors. But also because European tournaments at the time could not cover the expenses for travel to and from Europe. For instance, Jack received $18,000 for his 1963 Masters win. For comparison Bob Charles, the winner of the '63 Open Championship, only received £1,500. If that was how much the British Open gave out, it would be even less for other European tournaments.