Nicklaus becomes the first to successfully defend the Masters after he defeats Tommy Jacobs and 1967 champion Gay Brewer in an 18-hole playoff.

April 11, 1966 1 min read

On April 11, 1966 Nicklaus becomes the first to successfully defend the Masters after he defeats Tommy Jacobs and 1967 champion Gay Brewer in an 18-hole playoff.

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