【hl8】On this day in history, April 7, 1963, Jack Nicklaus wins first of record six Masters Tournaments
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Jack Nicklaus won his first Masters Tournament on this day in history, April 7, 1963
Nicklaus, at 23 years old, launched his unmatched Augusta legend with a one-stroke victory in the 1963 Masters. He bested a field that included golf titans Sam Snead, Gary Player and defending Masters champ Arnold Palmer.
Jack Nicklaus, just two years removed from dominating amateur golf as a student at The Ohio State University, bested a star-studded field of the game's greatest professionals to capture his first Masters Tournament title on this day in history, April 7, 1963.
