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In this April 13, 1986, file pho-
to, Jack Nicklaus watches his
putt drop for a birdie on the
17th hole during the Masters
golf tournament at Augusta
National in Augusta, Ga.
Associated Press
Nicklaus

turns 80

and remains

a part of golf's
conversations

By DOUG FERGUSON
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jack
Nicklaus turns 80 on Tues-
day, no closer to retire-
ment than when he was at
the peak of his golf career.
Never mind that he rarely
competes, and when he
does play the occasional
round of golf, he doesn't
always finish the hole. His
shoulder is sore, but that's
more from tennis.
He spends most of his time
supporting his wife, Barba-
ra, who has taken charge
of the Nicklaus Children's
Health Care Foundation.
He still has his hands in
about 10 golf courses his
company is designing.
The real measure of a golf-
ing great who has been
around for 80 years are the
conversations he keeps.
Everyone wants a piece Lillard scores 61 as Trail Blazers
of Nicklaus, and he is all
too happy to oblige. Even
though he is more Olden beat Warriors 129-124
Bear than Golden Bear,
Nicklaus remains as rele-
vant now as when he was Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard shoots a 3-point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an
winning his record 18 ma- NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
jors. Associated Press
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